Before Your Memory Fades

The touching novel Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot, explores the age-old question of what one would do if they could travel back in time. The novel is full of heart and emotion and follows the stories of lost souls who hope to take advantage of the cafe's time-travelling offer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The captivating million-copy bestselling series, "Before Your Memory Fades," penned by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and expertly translated by Geoffrey Trousselot, delves into the timeless ponderance: what would you do if you had the ability to journey back in time? Moreover, who would you desire to encounter, perhaps for one final rendezvous?

Nestled on the hillside of Mount Hakodate in northern Japan, Café Donna Donna is renowned for its breathtaking vistas overlooking Hakodate port. However, that's just the beginning of this extraordinary establishment's offerings. Café Donna Donna grants its patrons the extraordinary opportunity to traverse through time.

Drawing from the author's previous works, including "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" and "Tales from the Café," this heartfelt tale unfolds, showcasing the plight of lost souls seeking to seize the café's time-traveling offer. Among the familiar faces, readers will encounter:

The daughter who harbors resentment towards her deceased parents for leaving her orphaned.

The comedian who yearns for his beloved and their shared dreams.

The younger sister consumed by overwhelming grief.

The young man who realizes his love for his childhood friend too late.

"Before Your Memory Fades" is a testament to Kawaguchi's signature wistful storytelling, brimming with heart and emotion.

For those who have enjoyed the previous installments in the series, set within the charming Tokyo café Funiculi Funicula, be sure to catch up on "Before the Coffee Gets Cold," "Tales from the Café," and "Before We Say Goodbye."

Pre-order Book 5, "Before We Forget Kindness," now to continue your enchanting journey through time and the captivating world of Café Donna Donna!

Weight: 196g
Dimension: 132 x 197 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035032402