Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

Some books feel like a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. This is one of them.

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is the wise and charming international bestseller—and hit Japanese film—about a young woman who loses everything, only to slowly, gently find herself again.

Twenty-five-year-old Takako thinks she has her life figured out. Then her boyfriend casually announces he’s marrying someone else. Just like that, her world tips over. She loses her job, her friends, her footing. In the depths of it all, she gets an unexpected call from her eccentric uncle Satoru, who runs a secondhand bookshop tucked into Jimbocho, Tokyo’s famous book district.

Reluctantly, Takako moves into the tiny room above the shop. It’s meant to be temporary. But surrounded by stacks of Japanese literature, the hum of a nearby coffee shop, and a cast of quietly kind strangers, she begins to discover a passion she never knew she had—and a version of herself worth cheering for.

This is a story about heartbreak and second chances. About family, unlikely friendships, and the particular comfort only a good book can offer. If you’ve ever taken shelter among the shelves on a hard day, you’ll feel right at home here.

Beautifully translated by Eric Ozawa, it’s a slim, tender read—perfect for slipping into your bag before a walk along the Marginal Way, or for lingering over long after the last page.

Come find it on our shelves. We think it might just become a favorite.

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