Hot Chocolate on Thursday

Tokyonun en esrarengiz kütüphanecisi Sayuri Komaci tarafindan sik sik sorulan ünlü soru Ne ariyorsun Cogu kütüphaneci gibi Sayuri de raflarindaki tüm kitaplari okumus. Ama onu bilge kütüphaneci yapan sey bu degil; Sayuri kendisine kitap danisanlarin ruhlarini okuyabiliyor. Verdigi her sürpriz kitap tavsiyesiyle insanlara yeni dünyalarin kapilarini araliyor, onlari nazikce hayattaki amaclarina dogru yönlendiriyor.Isinden bikmis genc bir kadin, eskici dükkani acma hayalleri kuran bir muhasebeci, kariyeri ve ailesi arasinda sikisip kalmis bir anne, kendisini tikanmis hisseden bir sanatci, emekli olduktan sonra amacini kaybeden bir adam... Hayatlarinin dönüm noktasindaki bu bes insan, Sayuri ve onun tavsiyesi sayesinde beklenmedik kisisel birer yolculuga cikiyor; aradiklari cevaplarin aslinda hep yani baslarinda, bir kitabin sayfalari arasinda sakli oldugunu fark ediyor.Iki milyondan fazla okura ulasan Aradigin Sey Kütüphanede Sakli, edebiyatin ve insan baglarinin muazzam gücünü̈ hatirlatiyor. Cikmaza girmis ve bir parca ilhama ihtiyac duyan herkes icin iyilestirici bir hikaye. Bastan sona keyifle okuyacaginiz bu kitap, her seyin mümkün olabilecegini hissettiriyor. Daily MailBir tutam tuhaflikla tatlandirilmis cagdas bir Tokyo hikayesi. Icinize dokunacak. Japan TimesTIME ve WASHINGTON POST Yilin En Iyi Kitabi Seckilerinde

Ein Café unter Kirschbäumen. Ein magischer Ort. Eine Einladung an das Leben.Das Café Marble liegt an einem kleinen Fluss im Schatten der Kirschbäume in einem Vorort von Tokio. Mit seinen wenigen Tischen aus unbehandeltem Holz ist es eine Oase der Ruhe. Hier arbeitet der junge Wataru, der stets einen klugen Rat für seine Gäste hat. Heimlich schwärmt er für die junge Frau, die jeden Donnerstag bei ihm eine Tasse heißen Kakao trinkt. Jede Woche sitzt sie an ihrem Stammplatz und schreibt Briefe. Manchmal hat sie dabei ein Lächeln im Gesicht, manchmal eine Träne. Wataru würde gerne mehr von ihr erfahren. Er empfängt aber auch noch weitere Gäste. Sie alle kommen, um in dem Café einen Moment innezuhalten. Und die meisten Besucher brauchen mehr als nur eine heiße Schokolade, um ihrem Leben eine neue Wendung zu verleihen.'Ein inspirierendes Buch für alle Sinnsuchenden.' Gala

Michiko Aoyama's second novel in English, now in paperback: THE HEALING HIPPO OF HINODE PARK<BR>_____________<BR>For readers who believe small moments can change everything<BR><BR>THE GLOBAL BESTSELLER<BR><BR>Volume 1 in the Marble Cafe series. By the multi-million-copy bestselling author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY for fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD<BR>_________________<BR><BR>Readers adore HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY:<BR>'Slipped into my heart and warmed me, just like a cup of cocoa' *****<BR>'I definitely recommend this book!' *****<BR>'Thursday is the beginning of the second half of the week. I felt restored reading this' *****<BR>'Reminds you that everyone is living their own daily joy and pain. Heartwarming' *****<BR>'This made me realise how we magically influence each other's lives without realising it' *****<BR>___________<BR><BR>Across a bridge, by some cherry blossom lies the Marble Cafe where a woman writes in a notebook and a young waiter prepares her favourite hot drink. Both wonder about each other and about the lives of 12 customers and staff who frequent this charming little cafe behind the trees ....<BR><BR>Taking a walk along the river, cooking the best tamagoyaki, ordering hot chocolate, forgetting to remove our nail polish... The small, everyday acts that we do can offer unexpected encounters and ultimately change a life.<BR><BR>HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY connects twelve slice-of-life moments that open and close with a woman ordering her regular hot chocolate at the mysterious Marble Cafe.<BR><BR>What happens in between will touch and swell your heart, as readers connect with a community of untold unfolding lives.<BR>_________<BR>Have you tried the uplifting THE HEALING HIPPO OF HINODE PARK also by Michiko Aoyama?

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.<BR><BR>In this story, Sayuri Komachi is a librarian who recommends books and gives gifts to people. She helps them find what they are really looking for in life. The books and gifts are special for each person. They show them that life might not always be easy, but it can still be wonderful.<BR><BR>Our Penguin Readers books include:<BR>- Simple text (CEFR-levelled)- Pictures to help you understand the story- Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English<BR>With the print book, you can get even more help online:<BR>- Read the book online- Listen to the book being read out loud- Get lesson plans for teachers- Find answers to check your understandingNote: online resources not available with the eBook.

Sometimes a fresh start begins with a familiar face ...From one of Japan's most beloved contemporary novelists, with more than 3 million copies sold worldwide.<BR>The heart-warming second novel in the Marble Café series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY.<BR><BR>Perfect for readers of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD, WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT and DAYS AT THE MORISAKI BOOKSHOP.<BR><BR>_______<BR>Hidden among the cherry trees in a quiet corner of Tokyo, Café Marble is a place of warmth, kindness and second chances.<BR>Throughout the week, customers drift through its doors in search of comfort. But Mondays are special. Each week, the café's enigmatic owner hosts a tea tasting, inviting guests to slow down, savour a bowl of carefully prepared matcha, and discover that life's answers can sometimes be found in life's simplest rituals.<BR>Across twelve interconnected stories spanning the seasons, we meet people at turning points in their lives: a woman who must learn to change her outlook, a couple whose relationship is under strain, an artist searching for lost inspiration, and a young woman trying to free herself from the weight of family expectations. Drawn together by Café Marble's quiet magic, each finds unexpected connection, hope and the courage to begin again.<BR>Watching over them all is a mysterious white cat, whose gentle observations remind us that even the smallest encounters can transform a life.<BR>Tender, uplifting and full of quiet wisdom, MATCHA ON MONDAY is a celebration of friendship, community and the healing power of everyday moments, all beginning with a single cup of matcha.<BR>Readers around the world have fallen in love with MATCHA ON MONDAY:<BR>'These words resonate in my heart.' *****<BR>'I felt the depth of each relationship and burst into tears several times.' *****<BR>'A miraculous story that shows the importance of seeing life from a different perspective.' *****<BR>'The perfect companion to HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY.' *****<BR>'It has the same comforting feeling as drinking a warm bowl of matcha.' *****<BR>

The enchanting new novel by the multimillion-copy bestselling author of What You Are Looking For Is in the Library, about five strangers who each seek comfort from a healing hippo ride.Nestled at the bottom of a five-story apartment block in the community of Advance Hill is the children's playground in Hinode Park. If you look to the side, standing on stubby legs, is a hippo. Its upturned eyes give it a teary look, yet for decades, its quiet power has sustained the hearts of one community. According to urban legend, if you touch the exact part of the hippo where you have an ailment or wound, you will see swift signs of recovery. Meet the apartment residents who each find their way to Kabahiko: - Kanato, who hopes in vain to recover the stellar marks he once scored; - Sawa, a new mother with no friends, wishes to be able to communicate as she once did when she was an award-winning retail assistant; - Chiharu, off work as a wedding-planner, longs to listen better for the happiness of others; - Yuya avoids sports day with a fake injury, only to find he really is in pain; - Kazuhiko, despite his fading eyes, seeks to see life's everyday wonder.A quietly powerful story of hope, friendship and connection, Michiko Aoyama's beloved bestseller is a celebration of everyday encounters. Its subtle portrayal of the magic of community will lodge itself in every reader's heart as the eclectic cast of characters find healing in their lives—though they may not always find it in the ways they expect.