Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

Name: Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526662286
Price: 21.0 NZD
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The heart-warming Korean sensation

By Hwang Bo-reum

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WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICK WOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH iPaper TOP FICTION PICK Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum is a magical tale of new beginnings and the healing power of books. The novel follows the life of... Read More

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Lizzy's Pick

For a book club we read Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum and it's a great example of the healing fiction genre - a novel about a woman who owns a bookshop and the people who visit as well as those who work there. Some people in the book club were frustrated by "nothing happening" but I think these books are a bit like that, a little slice of life where things move slower and people change in small and subtle ways (no big huge revelations, just quiet realizations).

It's a beautifully calm and peaceful book, and it's a reminder that we can all take those little steps towards the life we truly want.

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WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICK

WOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH

iPaper TOP FICTION PICK

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum is a magical tale of new beginnings and the healing power of books. The novel follows the life of Yeongju, a woman who seemingly had it all—a university degree, a respectable job, and a good marriage. But when her life unexpectedly crumbles, Yeongju must find a way to rebuild and rediscover herself. Deciding to leave her corporate career behind, she takes a brave leap of faith and opens a charming bookshop in a quaint neighbourhood in Seoul.

As customers pass through the doors of Yeongju's bookshop, they each bring their own stories of heartache and disillusionment. From a lonely barista to an unhappily married coffee roaster, the shop naturally becomes a refuge for those seeking solace and understanding. Among them is a writer who sees something special in Yeongju and becomes one of her most ardent supporters. Together, these characters find comfort and acceptance, learning to live fully through the connections they form with each other and the books that fill the shelves.

The Hyunam-dong Bookshop is more than just a place to buy books; it is a haven where lives are transformed. Through Yeongju's eyes, readers experience a heart-warming journey that highlights the profound impact of community and the joys of following one's passion.

'A balm for the soul and a glorious love letter to books and reading' iPaper

'An absolutely charming novel that all bookworms will adore' Red

'Delightful, reflective and heart-warming' Woman's Weekly

'Profound and healing … a beautiful story at its heart' Woman & Home

'An incredibly exciting debut novel. At once gentle and invigorating. I devoured it.' Sarah Crossan, author of Here is the Beehive

Reader Reviews:

'Love love love this book! Cosy, heart-warming, wholesome...Will be recommending this to everyone. It makes me smile when I think about it!'

'Such a beautiful book, I adored the story and characters. The writing style was gorgeous. 100% recommend.'

'A love letter to books, bookshops and all who love them.'

'Such a warm and cosy read! Was completely here for it...and the appreciation for books was magical.'

'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".'

A heart-warming story about finding comfort and acceptance in your life – and the healing power of books.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526662286

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Contributors:

Translated by Shanna Tan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

HWANG BO-REUM studied Computer Science and worked as a software engineer in Seoul, before leaving to become a writer. She is the author of several essay collections; I Read Every Day, I Tried Kickboxing for the First Time and This Distance is Perfect. Welcome to The Hyunam-dong Bookshop is her first novel, and was a bestseller in South Korea. SHANNA TAN is a Singaporean translator working from Korean, Chinese and Japanese into English. She was selected for two emerging literary translator mentorships in 2022, where she was mentored by Anton Hur and Julia Sanches. Her prose translations have appeared in The Southern Review, The Common, Azalea: Journal of Korean Literature & Culture and more.

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