{"product_id":"9781804994139","title":"What You Are Looking for is in the Library (by Michiko Aoyama)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA TOP TEN TIMES BESTSELLERA TIME BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD'An undeniable page-turner.' New York Times'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries.' Irish Times'I adored this uplifting, hopeful novel.' Daily MailThe internationally bestselling Japanese novel about the life-changing power of books, kindness and second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are you looking for?That is the question Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian asks everyone who walks through her doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Sayuri Komachi is no ordinary librarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an uncanny gift for sensing what people truly need, she recommends exactly the right book, together with a tiny handmade felted charm. At first, her choices seem surprising. Soon, they begin to change lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those seeking her help are:• A restless retail assistant searching for a more meaningful future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A working mother trying to rebuild her career after maternity leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A conscientious accountant dreaming of opening an antique shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A talented young manga artist who has lost his confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A newly retired salaryman searching for a new sense of purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach arrives looking for a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach leaves with hope, fresh possibilities and the courage to begin a new chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm, wise and quietly uplifting, WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY is a celebration of books, libraries, kindness and community, and a reminder that sometimes the story you need most is the one you never expected to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of The Midnight Library, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and We'll Prescribe You a Cat, and for anyone who believes in the power of the right book at the right time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone.' Mail on Sunday*****'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book.' Reader review*****'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted.' Reader review*****'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transworld Publishers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49483085381859,"sku":"9781804994139","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1701\/6275\/files\/9781804994139.jpg?v=1785569599","url":"https:\/\/www.harbourbookshop.pro\/products\/9781804994139","provider":"The Harbour Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}