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Once the movie crosses the 3 million mark, the production company will say something like, this movie has captivated more than 4 million viewers. And people will say, “Ooh I heard this film has attracted more than 4 million viewers already, shall we watch it too?“

4.5/5 🌟

Set within the comforting walls of a bookstore, this quaint and heartwarming book artfully intertwines the lives of its characters as they grapple with societal pressures and personal struggles. Through the healing power of friendship, they discover solace, joy, and a newfound appreciation for mundane life. A delightful read for anyone seeking to appreciate the little things in life. ❤️

I picked this up solely based on a random TikTok review, and I am far from disappointed. It's not a style I'd usually read, and the story is less than action-packed, but it's sweet and thoughtful and was just a great, reflective book. Highly recommend. #15-2024

There seem to be a string of translated books from Asia featuring bookstore/library settings and I am here for it! This one is from Korea, where Yeongju has opened a bookshop after quitting her job but doesn‘t quite know how to make it a success. It focuses on a few characters in and around the shop, their backstories and relationships. I really liked this! It‘s not twee or saccharine in the slightest.

Where did all this snow come from?! 😱❄️❄️❄️

Picked this for #foodandlit as it‘s set in South Korea and it‘s the second book I read this year that was set in Asia and teaches the power of changing your mindset. I liked it even though it took me longer to finish it than I thought it would.

This is a quiet book that meanders through the lives of a bookstore owner, the store‘s employees, & its customers. In exploring their lives, the book delves into the world of independent bookstores, from all 3 perspectives, while also offering a mediation on community, meaning, happiness, purpose, & belonging. If you‘re looking for a fast-paced, narrative driven story this isn‘t it. But if you‘re happy to wander along, it‘s great. I enjoyed it.

I miss making half blurry Kindle app posts with quotes that are sort of interesting.

Silence settled comfortably between them. Yeongju enjoyed these quiet moments.

Started this South Korean best seller now available in translation last night and 22 pages in, it's a delightful story about the power of books to heal, inspire, connect, provide comfort and more...it is also very quotable and gives you lots to think about.

Random tiny detail, but I love the little dog-walker strolling through the book!

#firstlinefridays

This was a very cute and cozy book. It could be too optimistic at times but I really enjoyed all the quotes about books shaping us.

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Starting the week off with a trip to the bookstore because why not. Tagged book is a bestseller in South Korea (recently translated). Other two books are Japanese mysteries/thrillers (also in translation).

I was so excited for this month's #foodandlit2024 because I love Korean food. We went to our favorite Korean BBQ and stuffed ourselves.

I also started the tagged book today.
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A soft pick for me. The underlying story is charming, but for me it read as a series of essays about the importance of a work-life balance - which is of course important, but it felt a little repetitive at times.

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#Readaway2024
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Not gonna lie, Suengwoo seems like my kind of person!

All set for a bit of reading time….

So excited to read from @thewallflower0707 ‘s list for this year‘s #AuldLangSpine! These are the three I plan to read in January (Libby-willing). I‘m especially excited for the tagged book. I‘m a sucker for books about fellow book lovers. Thanks again, @monalyisha for another great match! 💗📚🎊

What an absolutely charming novel. So many messages that so many of us need to read/hear. My only complaint is that the Hyunam-Dong Bookstore doesn‘t exist because I want to visit. I hope this is the first of many novels for Hwang Bo-Reum.

FINALLY, a Japanese/Korean Translation that did not give me any icky feelings due to sexism & misogyny. This book is centered around a bookstore and it‘s workers. It‘s extremely cozy and also talks about current Korean & worldwide problems. A perfect read for the Winter!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️,5/5

Cozy book for a cozy night

These bookcovers know what they're doing 😄🍜🐈🐈‍⬛📚

There was only one thing on her mind. ‘I must start a bookshop‘.

Bk3 of my October #BookMail is this translated Korean novel. I saw “bookshop” and couldn‘t resist! Yeongju is burned out. With a high flying career, marriage & busy life in Seoul, she gives it all up & opens a bookshop. For the first months, all she does is cry but the long hours in the shop give her time to think about what makes a great bookstore & she starts to organise author events & turns it into a much loved part of the neighbourhood.