What You Are Looking for is in the Library

Brought to you by Penguin.The heartwarming Japanese bestseller for fans of Matt Haig, Fredrik Backman and THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS'Library. What a nice-sounding word. So comforting. I feel like I'm a student again. Library ... Am I allowed to borrow books?''What are you looking for?' asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. She is no ordinary librarian. Naturally, she has read every book on her shelf, but she also has the unique ability to read the souls of anyone who walks through her door. Sensing exactly what they're looking for in life, she provides just the book recommendation they never knew they needed to help them find it.Every borrower in her library is at a different crossroads, from the restless retail assistant - can she ever get out of a dead-end job? - to the juggling new mother who dreams of becoming a magazine editor, and the meticulous accountant who yearns to own an antique store. The surprise book Komachi lends to each will have transformative consequences.Magical and uplifting, What You Are Looking for is in the Library is about the wondrousness of libraries and the power of books for change. Highlighting all the tiny comforts of being alive, it is a story that no reader will ever forget.(c)2023 Michiko Aoyama (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Brought to you by Penguin.The heartwarming Japanese bestseller for fans of Matt Haig, Fredrik Backman and THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS'Library. What a nice-sounding word. So comforting. I feel like I'm a student again. Library ... Am I allowed to borrow books?''What are you looking for?' asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. She is no ordinary librarian. Naturally, she has read every book on her shelf, but she also has the unique ability to read the souls of anyone who walks through her door. Sensing exactly what they're looking for in life, she provides just the book recommendation they never knew they needed to help them find it.Every borrower in her library is at a different crossroads, from the restless retail assistant - can she ever get out of a dead-end job? - to the juggling new mother who dreams of becoming a magazine editor, and the meticulous accountant who yearns to own an antique store. The surprise book Komachi lends to each will have transformative consequences.Magical and uplifting, What You Are Looking for is in the Library is about the wondrousness of libraries and the power of books for change. Highlighting all the tiny comforts of being alive, it is a story that no reader will ever forget.(c)2023 Michiko Aoyama (P)2023 Penguin Audio

A TOP TEN TIMES BESTSELLER A TIME BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD 'An undeniable page-turner.' New York Times 'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries.' Irish Times 'I adored this uplifting, hopeful novel.' Daily Mail The internationally bestselling Japanese novel about the life-changing power of books, kindness and second chances. What are you looking for? That is the question Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian asks everyone who walks through her doors. Because Sayuri Komachi is no ordinary librarian. With an uncanny gift for sensing what people truly need, she recommends exactly the right book, together with a tiny handmade felted charm. At first, her choices seem surprising. Soon, they begin to change lives. Among those seeking her help are: • A restless retail assistant searching for a more meaningful future. • A working mother trying to rebuild her career after maternity leave. • A conscientious accountant dreaming of opening an antique shop. • A talented young manga artist who has lost his confidence. • A newly retired salaryman searching for a new sense of purpose. Each arrives looking for a book. Each leaves with hope, fresh possibilities and the courage to begin a new chapter. Warm, wise and quietly uplifting, WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY is a celebration of books, libraries, kindness and community, and a reminder that sometimes the story you need most is the one you never expected to find. ________ Perfect for readers of The Midnight Library , Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and We'll Prescribe You a Cat , and for anyone who believes in the power of the right book at the right time. 'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone.' Mail on Sunday *****'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book.' Reader review *****'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted.' Reader review *****'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life.' Reader review

A TOP TEN TIMES BESTSELLER A TIME BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD 'An undeniable page-turner.' New York Times 'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries.' Irish Times 'I adored this uplifting, hopeful novel.' Daily Mail The internationally bestselling Japanese novel about the life-changing power of books, kindness and second chances. What are you looking for? That is the question Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian asks everyone who walks through her doors. Because Sayuri Komachi is no ordinary librarian. With an uncanny gift for sensing what people truly need, she recommends exactly the right book, together with a tiny handmade felted charm. At first, her choices seem surprising. Soon, they begin to change lives. Among those seeking her help are: • A restless retail assistant searching for a more meaningful future. • A working mother trying to rebuild her career after maternity leave. • A conscientious accountant dreaming of opening an antique shop. • A talented young manga artist who has lost his confidence. • A newly retired salaryman searching for a new sense of purpose. Each arrives looking for a book. Each leaves with hope, fresh possibilities and the courage to begin a new chapter. Warm, wise and quietly uplifting, WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY is a celebration of books, libraries, kindness and community, and a reminder that sometimes the story you need most is the one you never expected to find. ________ Perfect for readers of The Midnight Library , Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and We'll Prescribe You a Cat , and for anyone who believes in the power of the right book at the right time. 'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone.' Mail on Sunday *****'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book.' Reader review *****'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted.' Reader review *****'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life.' Reader review

THE BESTSELLING JAPANESE NOVEL For fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this feel-good Japanese book shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a life. 'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ... A joy from start to finish' Daily Mail 'It made me laugh and cry. It made me feel comforted and warm inside' 5***** Reader review 'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries' Irish Times _________________ What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. But she is no ordinary librarian. Sensing exactly what someone is searching for in life, she provides just the book recommendation to help them find it. In this uplifting book, we meet five visitors to the library, each at a different crossroads: - The restless retail assistant eager to pick up new skills - The mother faced with a demotion at work after maternity leave - The conscientious accountant who yearns to open an antique store - The gifted young manga artist in search of motivation - The recently retired salaryman on a quest for newfound purpose Can she help them find what they are looking for? Already loved by thousands of readers all over the world, What You Are Looking For is in the Library is an inspirational tale of love, life, and the comfort that can be found in good book. Which book will you recommend? _________________ SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD 'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book' 5***** Reader review 'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone' Mail on Sunday 'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life' 5***** Reader review

THE BESTSELLING JAPANESE NOVEL For fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this feel-good Japanese book shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a life. 'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ... A joy from start to finish' Daily Mail 'It made me laugh and cry. It made me feel comforted and warm inside' 5***** Reader review 'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries' Irish Times _________________ What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. But she is no ordinary librarian. Sensing exactly what someone is searching for in life, she provides just the book recommendation to help them find it. In this uplifting book, we meet five visitors to the library, each at a different crossroads: - The restless retail assistant eager to pick up new skills - The mother faced with a demotion at work after maternity leave - The conscientious accountant who yearns to open an antique store - The gifted young manga artist in search of motivation - The recently retired salaryman on a quest for newfound purpose Can she help them find what they are looking for? Already loved by thousands of readers all over the world, What You Are Looking For is in the Library is an inspirational tale of love, life, and the comfort that can be found in good book. Which book will you recommend? _________________ SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD 'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book' 5***** Reader review 'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone' Mail on Sunday 'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life' 5***** Reader review

For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold , a charming, internationally bestselling Japanese novel about how the perfect book recommendation can change a readers' life. What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it. A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother tries to overcome demotion at work after maternity leave, a conscientious accountant yearns to open an antique store, a recently retired salaryman searches for newfound purpose. In Komachi's unique book recommendations they will find just what they need to achieve their dreams. What You Are Looking For Is in the Library is about the magic of libraries and the discovery of connection. This inspirational tale shows how, by listening to our hearts, seizing opportunity and reaching out, we too can fulfill our lifelong dreams. Which book will you recommend?

For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold , a charming, internationally bestselling Japanese novel about how the perfect book recommendation can change a readers' life. What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it. A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother tries to overcome demotion at work after maternity leave, a conscientious accountant yearns to open an antique store, a recently retired salaryman searches for newfound purpose. In Komachi's unique book recommendations they will find just what they need to achieve their dreams. What You Are Looking For Is in the Library is about the magic of libraries and the discovery of connection. This inspirational tale shows how, by listening to our hearts, seizing opportunity and reaching out, we too can fulfill our lifelong dreams. Which book will you recommend?