A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-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? Yes

4.0

I don't usually like short story collections but this was a breath of fresh air and well-tied together concepts, with of course the main thing being books and libraries.

I didn't know what I was expecting when I started reading it but I found it charming and heartwarming to read about such different people from many walks of life, struggling with their own issues. It wouldn't be wrong to say that everything can be solved by the right book but more than that I guess you need a librarian who knows what would be right for you.

I also really liked the emphasis on how books are interpreted by people in different ways, if a book meant something to you it's not because the librarian knew exactly what to recommend, it's because you found your own meaning in it.

I'm not going to bother with a comprehensive review here but let's just say I love all the cozy translated literature surrounding books coming from Asian cultures these days <3
More of these books please!