What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

Name : What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

Author : Michiko Aoyama

Book Format : Paperback

Edition : 10 August 2023

Genre : Literature & Fiction

ISBN : 9780857529121

Language : English

Pages : 201-300 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Doubleday

Sub Genre : Contemporary Fiction Novels Books

What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama is a heartwarming and uplifting collection of five interconnected stories set in a community library in Tokyo. The novel explores the transformative of books and the magic of libraries, as five individuals from different walks of life visit the library seeking change and find themselves transformed through unexpected book recommendations and a mysterious librarian named Sayuri Komachi.

The five protagonists include Tomoka, a young woman working in retail; Ryo, a 35-year-old man longing to open his own shop; Natsumi, a middle-aged mother; Hiroya, an unemployed young man; and Masao, a recent retiree. Despite their differences, they are all seeking a change in their lives, and their journeys intersect at the community library.

Sayuri Komachi, the librarian, is a captivating character who recommends books that not only address their immediate needs but also inspire them to think differently about their situations. Along with each book recommendation, she gifts each patron a felted object that becomes meaningful in their personal journey.

The novel highlights the importance of finding meaning in one's work and the value of librarians and libraries in our lives. It is a celebration of the of books and the role they play in shaping our perspectives and driving us to make changes. The book is beautifully translate

Country of Origin : India