{"product_id":"the-bookshop-woman-9781914240775","title":"The Bookshop Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Bookshop Woman is a love story about books and the joy of reading. It follows Nanako Hanada, a separated woman living in Tokyo, who manages a struggling bookstore. When she joins an online meet-up site, she offers strangers the book that will change their life in exchange for a meeting. Through her encounters, Nanako discovers self-discovery, connection, and the power of books to heal. \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: 06 June 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Octopus Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNanako Hanada's life has reached an all-time low. Recently separated from her husband, she is forced to live in cramped capsule hotels, visit internet cafes, and work on the floors of bookshops. Her job as the manager of the eccentric Village Vanguard bookstore in Tokyo is not doing well, and sales are dwindling. As Nanako's world falls apart, the only thing that keeps her alive is her love for books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, everything changes when Nanako joins an online meet-up site that offers 30 minutes with someone she will never meet again. Describing herself as a sexy bookseller, she offers strangers the book that will change their lives in exchange for a meeting. Over the course of the following year, Nanako meets hundreds of people, some of whom have ulterior motives beyond just a book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bookshop Woman is a poignant and soul-soothing story that delves into the self-discovery of a bookseller. It offers a glimpse into the world of bookselling in Japan, showcasing the quirky side of Tokyo and its inhabitants. Through her experiences, Nanako learns to connect with others and find herself. The book also celebrates the joy of reading, emphasizing the transformative power of books to help us forge connections and lead us to ourselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Nanako delves deeper into the world of bookselling, she discovers that books can be more than just objects on a shelf. They hold the power to transport us to different worlds, evoke emotions, and broaden our perspectives. Through her interactions with customers and her own personal journey, Nanako learns to appreciate the beauty of climbing into a book, free diving into its pages, and then resurfacing on the last page, ready to breathe a different kind of air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bookshop Woman is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of literature to inspire and transform. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a book, or anyone who is searching for a way to connect with others and find meaning in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 340g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144 x 224 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781914240775\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nanako Hanada","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46207676547322,"sku":"9781914240775","price":12.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1717756513056_book.jpg?v=1717958034","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-bookshop-woman-9781914240775","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}