What You Are Looking for is in the Library: The uplifting, Japanese fiction multi-million copy bestseller

A simple read, written at a relaxed pace, made up of five related short (50 page) stories. A much welcome comfort read, filled with great lessons for everyday life, with likable characters who have real personal barriers to overcome. Would recommend 👍

I loved learning little snippets about Japanese life. Love the format of the book of the different chapters for each character story and their lives. To summarise each character ends up visiting the librarian who recommends them an unexpected book which changes their life in some way, it highlights the small simple things in life that bring you joy and helps the characters to see things from a different perspective. Highly enjoyable, made me smile a lot.

5 amazing stories all slightly connected. I couldn’t put this down until I’d finished it all in one weekend. As in the last story you can find yourself relating to all the people and you feel like you are there with them, I also wish I had a library like that near me! Though provoking too in how we can enjoy the every day things in life.

The book I received is the correct book; however, I specifically wanted the Christmas cover as pictured in the first image. I didn’t check the other images -my mistake - as I assumed it would be the item pictured. No issues with the book or delivery, but using the Christmas cover as the first image is misleading.

I really enjoyed this book. A book of five gentle stories that overlapped. Set in a Japanese village around a library. I would recommend this book to everyone.

I love this book. It's simple on the face of it but several of the tales really made me relate the characters to myself and my life. The writing, despite being a translation from Japanese, flows well and the characters engage. The characters interconnecting was an added nice touch.

I suppose I'm a huge fan of Japanese Fiction now! This book was such a relaxing and uplifting read and so full of hope. The book is made up of six short stories about people of different ages, each with their own unique circumstances. I think every reader will find at least one character that they can relate to. I really enjoyed making the connections between the characters as the stories eventually intertwined. I could read this book again and again and get a different message each time. Overall I found the book moving, inspirational and wholesome. Would definitely recommend.

Engaging set of loosely connected short stories. A quick read but quietly heartwarming.

This book was such a pleasant surprise. I picked it up because I’d heard so many good things about it, and I stayed because the writing was so beautiful that it completely stole my heart. It’s a deeply reflective read that reminds us how the perfect book, at just the right time, can guide us or show us thr way when we feel lost. The story follows a handful of people who, for different reasons, find themselves adrift or in need of direction. Each one is introduced to Sayuri Komachi, a librarian with an uncanny knack for recommending an unusual and unexpected book. Somehow the books she chooses always help her visitors clear their minds and see the path forward which often leads to changes that can help improve their lives. This book resonated with me in so many ways , which is why it felt so special. Reading it was both comforting and hopeful, reinforcing my belief that books can be the solution or at least the guiding light whenever I’m uncertain. It also felt like a gentle nudge to take charge of your life and reshape it if it’s not the kind of life you truly want.

The book is an easy read. It's beautifully written, so poignant. Smartly crafted stories! Truly wonderful 💯 Highly recommend this book!

Um livro excelente!! Mostra algumas reflexões durante, me ajudou a refletir minha ações e buscar soluções!

Wonderful story! It’s like a warm hug and a gentle pep talk!

I got this as a kindle E-Book. Each Chapter explores a brief look into a different ordinary person's life. They all share a thing or two in common, and use different books to start overcoming their problems. It's charming, relaxing, and overall an excellent feel-good book. The writing is great and engaging without too much action, and the characters seem like good and genuine people. I like this book and will soon be getting a physical copy to decorate my shelf, and I highly recommend it to you as I have for my friends and family.