A review by pastacoffeeandbooks
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

inspiring medium-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? N/A

4.25

Have you ever had one of those rainy days where you rush to make your coffee, then settle by the window with your warm cup and a good book? That’s exactly how reading this felt.

25 year old Takako’s life takes a turn after she quits her chaotic job upon discovering her boyfriend’s engagement to a coworker. Her uncle Satoru offers her to stay at his secondhand bookstore. With nowhere else to turn, she reluctantly accepts her uncle's offer to stay and help out at his bookshop, feeling it's her only option. Just like most of us, she uses sleeping as her coping mechanism, her uncle, Saturo encourages her to get out, meet people, and dive into some good books.

I connected with Takako on such a huge level, and with the initial chapters, you'll understand if you like her or not and if you do, this is going to feel like a hug.

The character growth? Fascinating. The whole experience? Comforting, cozy vibes all the way. Picture a girl falling in love with books—it’s nostalgic and heartfelt. At times it did get hard for me to read but that's because I was forced to face the problem I was avoiding, iykyk.

I'm officially in love with Japanese books or let's say books with Japanese street settings, and now I’m craving more!