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Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
- Narrated by: Rosa Escoda
- Length: 8 hrs
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Summary
WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICK
WOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH
iPaper TOP FICTION PICK
There 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 – and the healing power of books.
Critic reviews
'An incredibly exciting debut novel. At once gentle and invigorating. I devoured it' Sarah Crossan, author of Here is the Beehive
'An absolutely charming novel that all bookworms will adore' Red
'A balm for the soul and a glorious love letter to books and reading' iPaper
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- AB
- 04-02-24
Comforting and heartwarming
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It exudes comfort, tranquility, and warmth. The narratives and characters beautifully convey the message that personal happiness and life fulfillment are not bound by societal norms. While the idea may seem commonplace, the book serves as a poignant reminder that many tend to overlook.
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- Marc Laniado
- 08-02-24
Wrong Accent
Although the story was quietly enjoyable, as an audible experience its essence was lost almost entirely by the narrator’s a British accent.
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- Spider123
- 15-05-24
Gentle Listen
I enjoyed listening to the gentle considerate nature of this story and the interesting characters
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- Gabz
- 06-06-24
Slice of life adventure in the world of bookshops and books in general
A beautiful love letter to books, bookshops and the necessity of taking a breather from taking life too seriously.
Its a bit of an acquired taste, very Far East Asian in type, because you don't really have slice-of-life as a Western genre. I'm glad it did get the publicity and the translation for the Western market, though, because this entire book feels like a warm hug. A cosy moment in a cosy place where you can settle down and watch life go by for a little while.
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- Kat P
- 03-01-24
Amazing
It was an easy to listen to book but it kept me thinking about the characters after I stopped listening.
Loved the book and hope the author does another book.
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- Emma
- 09-11-23
The ultimate comfort reading for booklovers!
I loved this book and am going to purchase the paper version to reread some favourite passages.
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- Neil
- 28-06-24
I wanted to like it ...
... but I just can't. Nothing much happens, every apparent new lead in the story trails into philosophical meandering, there seems to be no forward momentum. I wonder if some of the wooden-ness of the tone comes from the English translation? Maybe there are cultural references I am missing ... but I just cannot finish this. The narrator is good, but I suspect the story is hamstrung by an awkward translation.
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- kofo
- 31-01-24
Can describe how comforting this book was
I truly enjoyed this book and especially in winter the idea of a warm book shop was really comforting
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- VICTORIA CASWELL
- 04-02-24
A very real story.
A book that feels like reading a slice of nonfiction, with characters that feel warm and real this book is such a cosy read for a cold winter's day.
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- Zulekha Saqib
- 13-01-24
A heartwarming story.
A cute read about the healing power of books interwoven with gentle philosophies on living a good life.
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