Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop: The heart-warming Korean sensation
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**AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICKWOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTHiPaper TOP FICTION PICK''An absolutely charming novel that all bookworms will adore'' Red''A balm for the soul and a glorious love letter to books and reading'' iPaperThere was only one thing on her mind.''I must start a bookshop.''Yeongju did everything she was supposed to, go to university, marry a decent man, get a respectable job. Then it all fell apart. Burned out, Yeongju abandons her old life, quits her high-flying career, and follows her dream. She opens a bookshop.In a quaint neighbourhood in Seoul, surrounded by books, Yeongju and her customers take refuge. From the lonely barista to the unhappily married coffee roaster, and the writer who sees something special in Yeongju - they all have disappointments in their past. The Hyunam-dong Bookshop becomes the place where they all learn how to truly live.A heart-warming story about finding comfort and acceptance in your life
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"In Korea, this book’s genre is described as “healing fiction” which contrasts to the western fiction’s “book you cannot put down” speed that often is required to reach the best sellers list. This book intentionally slows down time in its short chapters that reads from various characters’ views. It’s not a book to be enjoyed on the tube journey to work as the book requires peace and space to enjoy fully—but instead, I recommend this as an excellent warming evening book with a cup of tea. Similar "
"In a Nutshell: An ode to books and the power they have on us. A bit too optimistic and preachy at times, but if you can handle slow-paced, character-oriented fiction focussed on an indie bookstore and the characters within, this Korean translation is a good option.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Story Synopsis:Yeong-ju has abandoned her old life, which involved doing all things as dictated by her family and the society, and followed her dreams by setting up a bookshop in an old-fashioned neighbourho"
"I’m a bit sad to be giving this three stars. “Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop” is a bit of a love letter to readers, book clubs, reviewers, bookstores, and authors. It follows Yeong-ju, a South Korean woman who wants to get back to reading and opens a bookstore in Hyunam-dong, and things progress from there: to becoming a better reader, choosing which books to highlight, starting a bookclub, doing Q&As with authors… It’s also a very light, feel-good novel that I think many people may enjoy.T"
"Um ótimo livro para as pessoas que estão perdidas e em busca de um sentido."
"Annyeonghaseyo! Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop!Yeongju's dream is to open a bookshop.The characters in the novel face personal challenges like loneliness, career doubts, and family issues.The book captures the spirit of a close-knit neighbourhood.The book celebrates the power of second chances, friendship, and the magic of books.This is a lighthearted book that will absolutely delight you."
