Mika In Real Life

Name: Mika In Real Life
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405951708
Price: 26.0 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

The Uplifting Good Morning America Book Club Pick 2022

By Emiko Jean

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.9

( 10,516 ratings, 1,603 reviews)

Summary

In Mika In Real Life by Emiko Jean, the protagonist, Mika Suzuki, is faced with a life-altering situation when her daughter, whom she had given up for adoption, unexpectedly contacts her. As Mika strives to impress her daughter by fabricating a seemingly perfect life, she embarks on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and navigates the complexities of identity, motherhood, and personal growth. This touching narrative explores the challenges and beauty found in the intersections of past decisions and future aspirations.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Mika In Real Life. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories that explore complex relationships, personal growth, and the search for identity. It offers a deep dive into the emotional journey of reconnecting with family and the surprises life can bring, all wrapped in a contemporary and heartfelt narrative.

Mika In Real Life

Description

When Mika Suzuki reunites with the daughter she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago, can she convince her to stay?

At 35, Mika Suzuki is struggling. She's been fired (again). Her last relationship went up in flames. Her fervently traditional mother is perpetually disappointed in her. And now, she's had a phone call from sixteen-year-old Penny Calvin, the baby she reluctantly placed for adoption when she was just a teenager herself.

Mika is desperate to meet her. But she barely feels like she can take care of herself. Is she ready to show Penny who her mother really is?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mika In Real Life by Emiko Jean has been praised as a heartwarming and humorous exploration of themes like identity, motherhood, and second chances. Critics admire its blend of humour and poignancy, likening it to works by Maria Semple, and highlighting its touching portrayal of the bond between mothers and daughters. Reviewers have found the novel both uplifting and emotional, with many enjoying its ability to oscillate between laughter and tears, applauding its endearing and life-affirming narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405951708

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

Collections

Emiko Jean Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Emiko Jean is the author of Tokyo Ever After, which was the Reese Witherspoon YA pick for July and a NYT bestseller. When she's not writing, she is reading. Most of her friends are imaginary. Before she became a writer she was an entomologist (fancy name for bug catcher), a candle maker, a florist, and most recently a teacher. She lives in Washington with her husband and children (unruly twins). She loves the rain. Mika in Real Life is her first adult novel.

Also by Emiko Jean

View all

The Next Girl

By Emiko Jean

Paperback

$24⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$26⁰⁰~~

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
Pre-order

Love Me Tomorrow

By Emiko Jean

Paperback

$22⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Pre-order
Out 27 Jan 2026