Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa is a tender literary novel that celebrates community, healing, and the magic of books in everyday life.
Giant’s Bread by Agatha Christie (writing as Mary Westmacott) is a deeply moving novel of love, ambition, and destiny. First published in 1930, this beautifully crafted work showcases Christie's talent beyond crime fiction. Published by Harper Collins, this novel is a must-read for those who appreciate psychological drama, romance, and human emotion.
From Han Kang, the internationally acclaimed author of The Vegetarian and The White Book, comes Greek Lessons, a beautifully lyrical novel about language, loss, and human connection. Published by Penguin Publications, this deeply moving story follows two people—a woman who has lost her voice and a man who is losing his sight—brought together by their shared struggle with language and identity.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a seminal classic exploring colonialism, morality, and the fragile boundaries of civilization, now republished by Penguin Select Classic.
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney is a quietly devastating and deeply human novel about two brothers navigating grief, intimacy, and identity in the wake of personal loss.
James by Percival Everett is a remarkable and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity, family, and the search for belonging. Published by Pan MacMillan (Picador), this gripping narrative delves into the nuances of human relationships and the emotional depth of its characters. A must-read for lovers of literary fiction that tackles profound themes with sensitivity and insight.
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami is a hypnotic novel of self-discovery and metaphysical mystery, written with the author’s signature surreal brilliance.
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 is a landmark novel by Cho Nam-Joo that explores the everyday sexism faced by women, told through the life of one seemingly ordinary woman in contemporary Korea.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a smart, spirited novel about a trailblazing chemist who challenges gender norms with wit, heart, and scientific savvy in 1960s America.
Step into the nostalgic charm of Letters From The Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop by Kenji Ueda – a tender, beautifully written novel about the enduring power of letters, human connection, and forgotten stories. Published by Manilla Press, this emotionally rich story invites readers to slow down and savor the quiet magic of handwritten words.
