Yeon Somin The Healing Season of Pottery

A heart warming hug of a novel about the rejuvenating power of pottery, for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold and Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop. She rubbed the spoiled clay with her fingertips. Like a wound as it heals, the traces faded, and had soon vanished completely, as if they’d never been there at all. Burnt out by her newswriting job, Jungmin abruptly quits; she’s worked tirelessly for years and she needs to make a change. Now, after months of hibernation, it’s time to put her life back together. Venturing out into the streets near Seoul, she stumbles upon the Soyo pottery workshop. Drawn in by its light and warmth, and the smell of clay and coffee, Jungmin feels something unfurl within her... Here, everyone has a story to share, and as the seasons change, Jungmin returns to herself. Pot by pot, plate by plate, Jungmin discovers that as her hands become busier, her mind becomes calmer, and her heart opens up like never before. From a rising talent, this is a gentle, uplifting story of new friends and old practices, of finding community, and of what happens when you finally slow down in this fast-paced world. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: 'I adored this book, the characters are so charming and engaging . . . like a hug in a book , comforting and exudes a warmth through the care shown in crafting this story' 'You will be captured by this beautiful book ' 'A warm, lingering hug of a book with a cast of gorgeous characters that completely stole my heart. I can't recommend this one enough' 'A lovely, comforting read but also a bit different' 'A heartfelt, heartwarming, cosy tale of the importance of slowing down and taking your time. It's a story of healing, love and of finding your one, true authentic self. A beautiful, warm embrace ' 'Loved this story. I began pottery classes while reading it and it reflected how I felt about my new hobby. Calming!'