Description

Welcome to Soyangri Book Kitchen, where a woman leaves her busy life in Seoul to open a bookshop cafe in the countryside where guests can stay overnight – and find their footing again.

A warm hug of novel, full of gentle escapism and community, perfect for fans of Days at the Morisaki Bookshop.

Readers love it

‘You feel your anxieties melt away . . . The perfect cosy read’ *****
‘A heartwarming and soothing journey’ *****
‘One of the best books I’ve read in a while… A beautiful book’ *****
‘A must read for anyone at a crossroads in their life’ *****
‘This book held my heart… profoundly deep and inspiring’ *****
‘Perfect for fans of cosy fiction with heart and delicious detail’ *****

In a peaceful village in the countryside, Yoojin has left behind the stresses of her city life in Seoul and created a book lovers’ paradise, a sanctuary for weary souls just like herself. With its book-filled shelves and wafts of delicious food from the cafe, Soyangri Book Kitchen offers its guests a true escape: the warm embrace of an overnight bookstay.

Over one year, as the seasons change, seven people at a turning point in their lives find their way to Yoojin’s door. Among them are a singer grappling with an identity crisis, a promising lawyer confronted with a daunting medical diagnosis, and a young musical director whose dreams have been stifled. As they arrive in Soyangri, each of them will find their life subtly transformed by the magic of its books and the kindness of its people.

Publisher Review

A heartwarming and soothing journey… ideal for those who need a respite from the chaos of contemporary life — 5* reader review One of the best books I’ve read in a while… A beautiful book — 5* reader review A must read for anyone at a crossroads in their life — 5* reader review This book held my heart… profoundly deep and inspiring — 5* reader review Perfect for fans of cosy fiction with heart and delicious detail — 5* reader review Your feel your anxieties melt away… By the end, I actually felt really inspired and hopeful, like I grew with all the characters — 4* reader review An inspiring story of overcoming life’s struggles and finding peace and happiness through the love of books — 4* reader review If you enjoyed Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Yeonnam-Dong’s Smiley Laundromat, this one will be right up your street — 4.5* reader review