{"product_id":"before-the-coffee-gets-cold-9781035032280","title":"Before the Coffee Gets Cold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBefore the Coffee Gets Cold is a million-copy bestselling series that explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? In the series, a cafe in Tokyo offers customers the chance to travel back in time to confront the man who left them, receive a letter from their husband, see their sister, and meet their daughter. The journey into the past comes with risks, such as sitting in a particular seat, not leaving the cafe, and returning to the present before the coffee gets cold. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe captivating million-copy bestselling series is now available in a stunning collectible hardback format, making it an ideal gift for book enthusiasts. Toshikazu Kawaguchis poignant and thought-provoking novel, Before the Coffee Gets Cold, has been skillfully translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot. This captivating tale delves into the age-old question: what would you do if you had the opportunity to travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, perhaps for one last time?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNestled in a small back alley in Tokyo, a café has been serving meticulously brewed coffee for over a century. However, this coffee shop offers its patrons a truly unique experience: the chance to journey back in time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Before the Coffee Gets Cold, we meet four visitors, each with their own compelling reasons for seeking the café's time-traveling service. They hope to confront the man who left them, receive a letter from their husband whose memory is fading due to early-onset Alzheimer's, see their sister one last time, and meet the daughter they never had the chance to know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the journey into the past comes with its own set of challenges. Customers must sit in a specific seat, remain within the confines of the café, and ensure that they return to the present before their coffee gets cold. Failure to adhere to these rules could have disastrous consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel explores the complexities of human relationships, the power of memory, and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with loved ones. It is a heartfelt and emotional journey that will leave readers reflecting on their own lives and the choices they have made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore the Coffee Gets Cold is a must-read for anyone who loves literature, history, and the wonders of time travel. It is a testament to the talent of Toshikazu Kawaguchi and the enduring power of storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have enjoyed the first installment in the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, be sure to check out the other two books in the series: Tales from the Cafe and Before Your Memory Fades. Both novels continue the heartwarming and captivating stories of the characters we met in Before the Coffee Gets Cold, and will leave you eagerly anticipating the final installment in the series, Before We Say Goodbye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, why wait? Start your journey into the past with Before the Coffee Gets Cold today and experience the magic of storytelling like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 296g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 206 x 137 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781035032280\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshikazu Kawaguchi","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44638697390330,"sku":"9781035032280","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697214719032_book.jpg?v=1697392794","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/before-the-coffee-gets-cold-9781035032280","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}