Days at the Morisaki Bookshop
In the heart of Jimbocho, Tokyo, a charming second-hand bookstore sits
in an old wooden building. This beloved shop, filled with hundreds of
books, has been a family treasure for three generations.
Twenty-five-year-old Takako has never liked reading, despite her uncle
Satoru's pride in the Morisaki bookshop, which he has devoted himself to
since his wife, Momoko, left him five years ago. When Takako's boyfriend
unexpectedly announces his impending marriage to someone else, she
reluctantly agrees to live rent-free in the tiny room above the shop.
Seeking solace from her heartbreak, she slowly becomes enchanted by the
worlds within the book stacks. As summer transitions to autumn, Takako
and Satoru discover their shared interests and the lessons the Morisaki
bookshop imparts about life, love, and the healing power of literature.
In this touching sequel to the internationally bestselling Days at the
Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa beautifully explores the deep
connections forged through a love of books. Set again in the beloved
Bookshop and coffee shop of Tokyo's Jimbocho neighborhood, More Days at
the Morisaki Bookshop delves into the evolving bond between Takako, her
uncle Satoru, and their loyal patrons. Among the newcomers are an older
man in a tattered mouse-colored sweater and another who collects books
for the stamps bearing the authors' seals. Yagisawa highlights the
everyday relationships nurtured by a shared passion for literature. As
time passes, Satoru must decide, with Takako's help, whether to continue
running the Bookshop. This decision launches them on an emotional
journey back to their family roots, reinforcing the bookstore's
significance in the lives of individuals and within their community.