Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction
Paperback Published on: 04/07/2024
RRP £9.99
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Bookseller Reviews
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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
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
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
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: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- ISBN: 9781526662286
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
Customer Reviews
View allA 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
Welcome 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
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