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020			_a9781786584960
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100			_aSatoshi Yagisawa _925073
245			_aWith love from the Morisaki Bookshop _c/ Satoshi Yagisawa
260			_aManilla Press _bLondon _c2024
300			_a150 pages, 167 pages ; 23 cm.
500			_aIncludes: Days at the Morisaki Bookshop Original publication: 2023; More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop Original publication: 2024 Original Japanese publication: Shogakukan, 2010, 2011
520			_aThis stunning hardback brings together two beloved novels—Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop—originally published in Japan by Shogakukan (2010, 2011) and later in English (2023, 2024). Nestled within a single volume, these stories weave a tender tale of healing, connection, and the quiet magic of books, set against the backdrop of a ramshackle bookshop in Tokyo’s Jimbocho district. At the heart of the narrative is Takako, a 25-year-old woman, lost and heartbroken, who accepts her eccentric, optimistic uncle Satoru’s offer to live in an apartment above his second-hand bookshop. Her only task? To keep the shop open when he’s away. Hidden in a quiet corner of an old wooden building, the Morisaki Bookshop is a booklover’s paradise, its crowded shelves brimming with hundreds of preloved volumes. Here, amid the dust and pages, Takako begins to mend her flagging spirits, finding solace and inspiration in the books that surround her. Joined by her uncle and his wife—who harbors a mysterious secret—these three unlikely companions navigate life’s complexities within the shop’s walls. Over the course of the two novels, Takako evolves from a dependent figure into an independent woman, securing a job and her own path three years later. Meanwhile, Satoru reconciles with his wife, subtly reshaping their family dynamic. Through their shared experiences, Takako and her uncle uncover their similarities and differences, learning profound lessons about life, love, and the healing power of literature. This edition celebrates the bookshop’s understated role as a catalyst for change, blending quiet introspection with relational shifts. Exploring themes of personal growth, autonomy, and the redemptive power of connection, these stories offer a soothing balm for the soul—a testament to how even the most unassuming places can transform lives. A must-have for collectors and book lovers alike, this volume is as beautiful on the outside as the stories are within.
650		0	_aJapanese Literature _912858
650		0	_aSelf-discovery _922783
650		0	_aFamily relationships _vfiction
650		0	_aYoung women _vFiction _924099
653			_aBookstores -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Fiction
700			_aOzawa, Eric _etranslator _925074
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