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evakarolina's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Infertility, Abortion, and Miscarriage
sakisreads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This kept appearing on BookTok so I knew I’d have to try it 🥹
This book truly encapsulates the human experience. Going through some hard times and being able to rely on your family and loved ones is truly reflected and it is so sweet 🥰 I really liked Takako’s growth as well; going from being timid to extremely expressive (a little more Momoko and Satoru!) was lovely to witness!
Also LOVE the nod to Takako’s potential queerness? 🏳️🌈 Happy to see it in a book from a while back. We all knew Wada was going to be her new love though, he just sounded great! 😊
An easy read if you’re looking for something funny and wholesome. I definitely needed this light read. 4 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨
This book truly encapsulates the human experience. Going through some hard times and being able to rely on your family and loved ones is truly reflected and it is so sweet 🥰 I really liked Takako’s growth as well; going from being timid to extremely expressive (a little more Momoko and Satoru!) was lovely to witness!
An easy read if you’re looking for something funny and wholesome. I definitely needed this light read. 4 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Grief, and Infertility
rupanjali's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Child death, Terminal illness, and Abortion
Minor: Pregnancy and Cancer
prism_'s review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Grief, Infertility, and Child death
Minor: Terminal illness and Infidelity
paddy_chh's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Calm and compelling, a wholesome story about close family bonds and finding joy in the small things in life. Simplistic on first glance but filled with subtle wisdom and life advice the more you look under the surface.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage
princessdeia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is a heartwarming story about Takako, a young woman who moves into the tiny room above her eccentric uncle's bookshop after her boyfriend breaks up with her. As Takako gets lost in the stacks of books, she discovers new worlds and learns about life, love, and the healing power of books.
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is a delightful, exquisitely crafted, and deeply touching novel that will captivate fans of the Before The Coffee Gets Cold series, and those who have experienced the mending of a broken heart.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
Minor: Abortion
aleilvandrea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Pregnancy, Cancer, Infertility, and Alcohol
hayley_mariep's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy
nialiversuch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Grief
Minor: Infertility, Child death, Abortion, Terminal illness, and Infidelity
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Translated from Japanese, Days At The Morisaki Bookshop was charming, warm hug of a book that I really enjoyed. Though it’s only 160 pages long, it managed to pack a rather powerful punch thanks to it’s slice-of-life style narrative, endearing characters and tender exploration of family, reconnection, and the therapeutic power of books— and perfect for settling down with on a chilly autumn evening.
It follows a young woman, Takako who moves into her uncle’s secondhand bookshop, after quitting her job and spiralling into depression from the devastating news of her boyfriend’s betrayal and subsequent engagement.
But with an uncle like Satoru, who’s childlike enthusiasm for both books and the community he calls home, Takako slowly begins to get back on track —making new friends and rediscovering the joy of life through books, the empathy they inspire and the bookish people who love them.
This is the perfect read for bibliophiles who love quick, cosy stories that celebrate the importance of connection—and most importantly, the almost life changing feeling of discovering a good book.
The addictively soothing style of writing was soo incredibly enjoyable, which I have credit to translator Eric Ozawa for , as he brought Satoshi Yagisawa’s brilliant story to life soo beautifully, which isn’t always the case for a lot of translated works. The descriptions of Jimbocho were quite vivid, and the characters we meet there (like notable fave, Sabu) were rather delightful in their quirkiness.
Overall, this was a fun, heartfelt and entertaining read that has me eager to get my hands on an English translation of the sequel.
Though, do check content warnings as it does touch upon sensitive topics such as infertility, miscarriage and terminal illness.
Though, do check content warnings as it does touch upon sensitive topics such as infertility, miscarriage and terminal illness.
Also, a massive thank you to Abigail Walton and Bonnier Books for the finished copy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Infertility
Moderate: Terminal illness
Minor: Child death and Cancer