Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

150 Pages, Published In 2000

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Days at Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa is a heartwarming Japanese novella about healing and self-discovery through the magic of books. When a 25-year-old woman loses her boyfriend and falls into deep depression, her eccentric uncle offers her a place to stay in his cramped bookshop in Jimbocho, Japan’s famous book town. Surrounded by literature, she slowly rediscovers herself through books and unexpected connections. Felt deeply and loved many characters. Comforting and reflective.