Every Day I Read by Hwang Bo-Reum

From the author of the International Bestseller Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a heartfelt invitation to slow down, turn inward, and celebrate the quiet, profound joy of reading.

Why do we read? What do we hope to carry with us when we close the cover and return to the world? These are the kinds of questions that feel right at home on a rainy afternoon in a bookshop by the sea — and they’re exactly the questions at the heart of this beautiful collection of essays.

In Every Day I Read, Hwang Bo-reum reflects on what it truly means to live a life shaped by books. She moves beyond the familiar “what should I read next?” and ventures into richer territory: the relationship between reading and writing, the magic of wandering a bookstore with no particular destination, the courage it takes to step outside your favorite genre, and the strange, wonderful experience of falling in love with a fictional character.

This is a book about books — but more than that, it’s a quiet manifesto for a life lived with intention and curiosity, far outside the noise of hustle culture.

• 53 thoughtful, beautifully written essays on the reading life
• A treasure trove of book recommendations woven naturally throughout
• Perfect for lifelong readers and those just finding their way to the page

Whether you’re browsing our shelves on a foggy Maine morning or discovering us from somewhere far away, this is the kind of book we’d press into your hands without hesitation. A gem for every reader who believes books are more than entertainment — they’re a way of being.

Additional information