Hyunam-Dong Kitabevi

**AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**<BR>WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICK<BR> WOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH <BR> iPaper TOP FICTION PICK<BR><BR>'An absolutely charming novel that all bookworms will adore' Red<BR><BR>'A balm for the soul and a glorious love letter to books and reading' iPaper<BR><BR>There was only one thing on her mind.<BR><BR>'I must start a bookshop.'<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>A heart-warming story about finding comfort and acceptance in your life - and the healing power of books.<BR><BR>'Delightful, reflective and heart-warming' Woman's Weekly<BR><BR>'Profound and healing . a beautiful story at its heart' Woman & Home <BR><BR>'An incredibly exciting debut novel. At once gentle and invigorating. I devoured it' Sarah Crossan, author of Here is the Beehive <BR><BR>Reader Reviews:<BR><BR>'Love love love this book! Cosy, heart warming, wholesome...Will be recommending this to everyone. It makes me smile when I think about it!' <BR><BR>'Such a beautiful book, I adored the story and characters, The writing style was gorgeous. 100% recommend.'<BR><BR>'A love letter to books, bookshops and all who love them'<BR><BR>'Such a warm and cosy read! Was completely here for it...and the appreciation for books was magical'<BR><BR>'A heart-warming cosy read that makes you think about how important it is to be happy, and that we can all find a place to call 'home'.'

From the internationally bestselling author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a warm and reflective collection of essays about reading, language and life.<BR><BR>Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure?<BR><BR>Rarely do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the joy of reading. But in this gentle, philosophical collection celebrating books, reading and language, Hwang Bo-reum doesn't just tell us, but shows us what living a life immersed in reading means. <BR><BR>Every Day I Read provides many quiet moments for introspection and reflection, encourages book-lovers to explore what reading means to each of us. While this is a book about books, at its heart is an attitude to life, one outside capitalism and climbing the corporate ladder. Readers and non-readers will take away something from it, including a treasure trove of book recommendations blended seamlessly within.