Aoyama, Michiko - What You Are Looking for is in the Library | Short Stories | Paperback

Discover the global, two-million-copy bestselling Japanese novel by Michiko Aoyama, translated into English. This uplifting and hopeful story explores the transformative power of books and libraries through the eyes of Tokyo's enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi, who possesses the unique ability to recommend the perfect book to guide visitors through life's crossroads.

This feel-good fiction is perfect for fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, offering a narrative centered on love, comfort, and personal growth found within literature.

• Uplifting Japanese fiction bestseller, recognized by Time Magazine as a Book of the Year.
• Shortlisted for the Japan Booksellers' Award.
• Features five distinct visitors to the library, each seeking guidance on life changes, career shifts, or new purpose.
• Translated into English by Alison Watts.
• An inspirational tale celebrating connection and the power of the right book recommendation.

This edition contains the complete short story collection in English translation.

• Author: Michiko Aoyama
• Translator: Alison Watts
• Binding: Paperback (Heruitgave/Reprint)
• Language: English (Original content in Japanese)
• Print Length: 272 pages
• Publication Date: June 20, 2024
• ISBN-10: 1804994138
• ISBN-13: 978-1804994139
• Dimensions: 128 x 197 x 19mm (Approx. 12.8 x 19.7 x 1.9 cm)
• Weight: 200 g

Explore how the perfect book recommendation can change a life in this highly acclaimed work of literary fiction.