PRE-ORDER: The Bookshop Woman by Nanako Hanada (HC)

A love story to climbing all the way down a book's rope, free diving to its bottom, and then resurfacing at its close, ready to breathe a different kind of air.

Nanako Hanada's life is in crisis. Recently separated from her husband, living in youth hostels and internet cafes, her work is going no better. Book sales at the eccentric Village Vanguard bookstore in Tokyo, which Nanako manages, are dwindling. Fallen out of love in all aspects of her life, Nanako realises how narrow her life has become, with no friends outside of her colleagues, and no hobbies apart from reading and arranging books.

That's when Nanako, in a bid to inject some excitement into her life, joins a meet-up site where people meet for 30-minute bursts to find romance, build a network, or just share ideas. She describes herself as a sexy bookseller who will give you a personalised book recommendation. In the year that follows, Nanako meets an eclectic range of strangers, some of whom wanted more than just a book, others she became real friends with.

Written with a subtle but sharp sense of humour, The Bookshop Woman is a heart-warming book about a bookseller's self-discovery. It offers a glimpse into bookselling in Japan and the quirky side of Tokyo and its people. Books, once again, offer inspiration and serve as channels for human communication.

REVIEWS

"An irresistible treat for all bibliophiles." ― WATERSTONES

"This book celebrates the power of literature to spark meaningful conversations and build deep connections." ― Frontline

"A unique and inspirational book about books and bookselling. A deeply personal and passionate biography about the joys of bookselling, life in Japan and finding a place in this modern world. Fascinating insight into some aspects of Japanese culture. The authors story resonated with me on many levels. It's very beautiful, very honest, and very good. I can't recommend it highly enough. Please give this book a read. If you like books you will love this one." ― James, Waterstones Canterbury

PRODUCT DETAILS
Hardcover Edition
Publisher: Brazen
ISBN: 978-1914240775
Pages: 224