In his bestselling novel, Satoshi Yagisawa tells the story of a young woman who, through the healing power of books, finds her way back to life and to new friendships — with effortless charm and not a word wasted.
Twenty-five-year-old Takako has a job, an apartment in Tokyo, and a steady boyfriend. Then one evening he joyfully announces that he's getting married — to someone else. Blindsided and heartbroken, she retreats into herself and quits her job. When her uncle offers her the chance to he...
