What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
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What You Are Looking For Is in the Library

Written by Michiko Aoyama
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A TIME BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA WASHINGTON POST BEST FEEL GOOD BOOK OF 2023For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, a charming, internationally bestselling Japanese novel about how the perfect book recommendation can change a readers’ life.What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo’s most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it.A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother tries to overcome demotion at work after maternity leave, a conscientious accountant yearns to open an antique store, a recently retired salaryman searches for newfound purpose.In Komachi’s unique book recommendations they will find just what they need to achieve their dreams. What You Are Looking For Is in the Library is about the magic of libraries and the discovery of connection. This inspirational tale shows how, by listening to our hearts, seizing opportunity and reaching out, we too can fulfill our lifelong dreams. Which book will you recommend?

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    ISBN
    9781335005625
    Publication Date
    September 5, 2023
    Publisher
    Hanover Square Press
    Original Publication Date
    November 9, 2020
    Page Count
    304
    Audience
    Adult

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