This reader tells the story of Sayuri Komachi, Tokyo’s intriguing librarian. She specializes in helping visitors who are looking for something meaningful. With her unique gift, she can recommend exactly the right book to help people find what they truly seek.
Five visitors meet her, each at a different crossroads in their life:
- The restless shop assistant who wants to learn new skills
- The mother who faces a devaluation at work after her maternity leave
- The meticulous accountant who dreams of an antique shop
- The talented manga artist who is looking for motivation
- The recently retired office worker who pursues a new life’s purpose
The storytelling power of this novel helps them discover what they really need. The beautiful edition features sprayed book edges, colored endpapers, and ten magnificent full-page illustrations.
Tropics
- 📚 Books about books
- 📖 Magical library
- 🌱 Self-discovery
- 🤝 Connected lives
- 📛 Healing journey
- ☕ Feelgood fiction