For our final book club read of 2023, we read “Days At the Morisaki Bookshop” by Satoshi Yagisawa, and it was the perfect book to end on. It’s sweet, comforting, and a testament to the power of reading. We loved the book’s setting in the Jimbocho district of Tokyo, a cozy neighborhood known for its multitude of second hand bookshops, the oddball but loveable characters, and the simple yet effective writing that managed to convey so much emotion!
Whilst this book turned out to be different than we both expected, it was still such a heartwarming read as it evaded cliches and remained enjoyably realistic.
Wishing you all a happy New Year!
