Satoshi Yagisaw a w as born in Chiba, Japan, in 1977. Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, his debut novel, w as originally published in 2009 and w on the Chiyoda Literature Prize
<p>THE EMOTIONAL AND LIFE-AFFIRMING NEW NOVEL FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DAYS AT THE MORISAKI BOOKSHOP TRANSLATED FROM JAPANESE BY ERIC OZAWA </p><p>In Tokyo, there is a neighbourhood w ith the highest number of bookstores in the w orld. It is called Jimbocho w here book lovers can brow se to their heart's delight and w here hunters of first editions or autographed copies prow l the bookcases. The Morisaki bookshop, a small family-run shop, is so packed w ith books that barely five people can fit inside. Books crow d the shelves and invade every corner of the floor; w hen a customer arrives, the ow ner, Satoru, immediately pops out from behind the counter. Recently, his w ife Momoko has joined him, and often, in her free time after w ork, their niece Takako also helps out.</p><p>For the first time, the girl does not feel lonely; she has new friends and new rituals to keep her company: the annual Jimbocho festival, the café around the corner, or an unexpected visitor. Because, as she has discovered, a bookstore is populated not by the characters contained in the books, but also by those w ho frequent it. And those stories create bonds. </p><p>As a sign of gratitude, Takako gives her aunt and uncle a trip, promising to look after the shop w hile they are aw ay. Everything seems to be going sw immingly, but then w hy is Satoru behaving so strangely? And w hat does that w oman w ith the red umbrella w ant w ho has appeared at the end of the street? How many other stories, emotions, and treasures does the Morisaki bookshop hold? Loved by thousands of readers worldwide, More Day s at the Morisaki Bookshop is a story of hope, friendship and the healing power of books. Will we see you in the bookshop this summer?</p>
