A letter of admiration and love for books. Good Housekeeping

Welcome to the bookstore in Hionam-dong was a welcome break from the more difficult books on the unread list – the perfect book to read curled up in a comfortable armchair with a cup of coffee on a lazy Sunday. Readers Digest

A hymn to the power of books and community. Illinois News-Gazette

A story that accepts and embraces the sensitive side of ourselves. The Observer

Thoughts on reading, community, happiness, and the meaning of work offer pleasant moments of reflection. Bo-reum successfully creates the feeling that you are spending an afternoon in a beloved bookstore. Publishers Weekly

This understated novel makes you wonder what a successful and fulfilling life looks like. Booklist

In a quiet corner of Seoul, Bo-reum explores how reading can help each of us give voice to our feelings, concerns, and dreams. Kirkus Reviews

Yongju gives voice to the author’s message about the healing power of reading. Washington Independent Review of Books