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What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
A NovelBy Michiko AoyamaNarrated by Hanako Footman, Susan Momoko Hingley, Kenichiro Thomson, Winson Ting, Shiro KawaiLength7h 19m
About this audiobook
For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, a charming, internationally bestselling Japanese novel about how the perfect book recommendation can change a readers’ life.
What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo’s most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it.
A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother tries to overcome demotion at work after maternity leave, a conscientious accountant yearns to open an antique store, a recently retired salaryman searches for newfound purpose.
In Komachi’s unique book recommendations they will find just what they need to achieve their dreams. What You Are Looking For Is in the Library is about the magic of libraries and the discovery of connection. This inspirational tale shows how, by listening to our hearts, seizing opportunity and reaching out, we too can fulfill our lifelong dreams. Which book will you recommend?
For more by Michiko Aoyama, look for:
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library Illustrated Edition
Matcha on Monday
Hot Chocolate on Thursday
The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (156.7K)
Includes Goodreads, StoryGraph, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreFantasy, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byHanako Footman, Susan Momoko Hingley, Kenichiro Thomson, Winson Ting, Shiro Kawai
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateSep 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
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