Susan Momoko Hingley
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For fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this charming Japanese novel shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a reader's life.
What are you looking for?
This is the famous question routinely asked by Tokyo’s most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. Like most librarians, Komachi has read every book lining her shelves—but she also has the unique ability to read the souls of her library guests. For anyone...
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Find balance and peace in every moment Life is ephemeral and ever-changing; in Japan, it's called ukiyo-"floating world." How can we adapt to its fluctuations without being overcome? The answer is nagomi: a philosophy of balance-and the secret to a harmonious life. Neuroscientist Ken Mogi shares wisdom from Japanese history and culture to explain how nagomi can help you: - have happy relationships with loved ones who disagree - engage with the natural...