The Amberglow Candy Store

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The Amberglow Candy Store is a charming fable-like novel in translation about half-fox shopkeeper Kogetsu, who learns life and emotional lessons through his interactions with the customers in his shop. It is perfect for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold. This delightful book of linked... Read More
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The Amberglow Candy Store

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The Amberglow Candy Store is a charming fable-like novel in translation about half-fox shopkeeper Kogetsu, who learns life and emotional lessons through his interactions with the customers in his shop. It is perfect for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold.

This delightful book of linked stories adds a sprinkle of cosy fantasy and a fable-like touch. The story takes place in the magical Amberglow Candy Store located in the Night Alley.

Readers are introduced to Kogetsu, the half-fox shopkeeper, whose magical wagashi sweets from his shop on Gloaming Lane promise to change his customers' lives for the better.

The narrative follows an array of characters from various walks of life through their encounters with Kogetsu. Throughout these interactions, Kogetsu learns significant life lessons and gradually reveals his own backstory.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241733455

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Hiyoko Kurisu was born in Ibaraki Prefecture. She is the author of several novels and light novels, and her debut Confectionary Senpai's Delicious Recipes won the Special Award of Starts Publishing's 'Become a Novelist' Prize. Her most recent book was The Twilight Post Office in the Night Alley, which is the sequel to The Amberglow Candy Store in the Night Alley.

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