Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
Paperback Published on: 04/07/2024
Price: £9.99
Bookseller Reviews
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The cosy bookshop book that hits you right into your soul.
I don't read much literary fiction but this was just incredible.
This book resonated with me on a molecular level. Most likely due to me being a booksel... READ MORE
A Book Lover’s Dream
This is such a lovely, comforting read. It is perfect for those who have worked in a bookshop or just enjoy spending time within one.
Rather than having a... READ MORE
the joys of books
Thank you to the publishers for the early copy of this book.
This was such a lovely lovely book, and it was such a joy to read! It’s a nice calm book, fo... READ MORE
The perfect cosy day book choice
Hunker down with a cosy blanket, fluffy warm socks, a hot mug of tea, and curl up on the sofa with this book. It’s calm, soothing, and gently nourishing. A... READ MORE
the perfect cosy read
I absolutely adored this. This book single handedly reaffirmed my faith in my vocation. A book about community and togetherness, it reminded me that bookst... READ MORE
A Crossroad Book
I find the stories in this book fascinating for many reasons. While it might be silly for me to say that this book made me think, because every book does, ... READ MORE
A cosy, comforting read
Yeongju is getting through a difficult phase in her life. Her relationships have tested her and now she wants to escape to the relative safety of a booksho... READ MORE
Gentle, thought-provoking and pure bookish joy.
This is a beautiful novel for bookworms to escape into. It is both wonderfully cosy as well as leading the reader to methodically assess societal norms and... READ MORE
A beautiful, wise novel.
This is another one of those books which is just food for the soul, and I absolutely loved it! It’s so insightful and thought provoking, whilst also feelin... READ MORE
A Beautiful, Comforting Tale
Thank you to Bloomsbury for sending me a copy of this book.
This book is an absolute balm for the soul. I think it is the perfect gift for anyone that ... READ MORE
New Comfort Books
What can I say about this book other than it is entirely fulfilling but left me wanting more the entire time? This was an amazing read, I enjoyed every mom... READ MORE
Introductory course in bookselling!
such a lovely cosy read, which was extra engaging as a bookseller and left me chuckling at some of the passages about how humbling this can be at the start... READ MORE
Philosophical echoes
As a bookseller, I was really looking forward to reading this. I’d already read Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and was expecting something similar but I was... READ MORE
A perfect book for all book lovers
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop is such a wonderful, heart-warming, comforting and cosy read that will fill the reader with joy whilst championing the ... READ MORE
A stunning read
An inspiring and gentle tale of people finding refuge in a bookshop. The owner, who fled a marriage and wanted to follow her childhood dream of opening her... READ MORE
Hopeful and heartwarming
This has been such a peaceful and comforting read. This is the perfect book for whoever is struggling to give a meaning to their life. I also absolutely lo... READ MORE
Just a lovely, gentle read
Thank you to the publishers for an advance reading copy
I chose to read this in the cosy in between period after Christmas. I found it to be the perfect ... READ MORE
Synopsis
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.
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.
A heart-warming story about finding comfort and acceptance in your life – and the healing power of books.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- ISBN: 9781526662286
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mm
- Weight: 228g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allWelcome to your new favourite book
This book is perfect for every type of reader, (maybe not the thrilling kind of readers though) However, reading this is like coming home after a long day ... READ MORE
Cosy and thoughtful
A wonderful read. I knew that this would be a book for me but I couldn’t expect how much I enjoyed it. A heart warming tale of a community centered around ... READ MORE
Gorgeous Read!
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy, this is a lovely gentle read.
I think it will be loved by booksellers and everyone who understands... READ MORE
very slow
I wanted to love this. Bookshop and books? What's not too like? But I found it very slow and I didn't connect with the characters. I think I had high expec... READ MORE
Heartwarming
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop is a heartwarming and magical read conveying the importance of books and bookshops. There’s no real drama, it’s just a ... READ MORE
Painfully saccharine
I found Welcome… a difficult book to want to pursue. Painfully slow at times and written meanderingly around the dull lives of dull characters who never fe... READ MORE
A Lighthearted, whimsy and warm novel
"Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop" is a lighthearted, whimsy and warm novel. The book explores the profound impact that books and bookstores can have on... READ MORE
A cute comfort read!
"Books are not meant to remain in your mind, but in your heart."
Thank you to the publishers for sending me a proof-copy! I absolutely loved the book an... READ MORE
Loved the message and atmosphere
Cosy book, really enjoyed the characters; a good reminder to stop and assess why we do things and what drives our motivations.
A different life
What a good book. Well written (translated) with lots of interesting characters. Moved along quite quickly with well painted scenes. The hardest par... READ MORE
Gentle musing on the purpose of life
Yeongju has lived her life according to convention but after stress caused her to rethink she got divorced and opened a bookshop in a residential area of S... READ MORE
It’s not you it’s me
I really struggled with this novel and it’s been passed on to a friend after about 60 pages.
I don’t know if I couldn’t click with the culture or the char... READ MORE
Not for me alas
I just couldn’t get into this book - despite being on a transatlantic flight. I eventually gave up since it was really too simplistic and I didn’t relate ... READ MORE
Comfort read
An enjoyable read from start to finish. Loved each of the characters and the parts they played played
This is a novel that is tender and thought-provoking without being sappy, especially when you are at a point in your life where you want to change everything.
‘’It’s going to smell a little - of night air and books. If you don’t mind, you’re welcome inside.’’
We readers often say that books have the power to m... READ MORE
Wholesome
Wonderful read if you enjoy slow-paced books, it’s quite healing and wholesome.
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