Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
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Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
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Narrated by:
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Rosa Escoda
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Written by:
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Hwang Bo-reum
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Shanna Tan - translator
About this listen
Bloomsbury presents Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum, read by Rosa Escoda.
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'An absolutely charming novel that all bookworms will adore' Red
'A balm for the soul and a glorious love letter to books and reading' iPaper
There was only one thing on her mind.
'I must start a bookshop.'
Yeongju did everything she was supposed to, go to university, marry a decent man, get a respectable job. Then it all fell apart. Burned out, Yeongju abandons her old life, quits her high-flying career, and follows her dream. She opens a bookshop.
In a quaint neighbourhood in Seoul, surrounded by books, Yeongju and her customers take refuge. From the lonely barista to the unhappily married coffee roaster, and the writer who sees something special in Yeongju – they all have disappointments in their past. The Hyunam-dong Bookshop becomes the place where they all learn how to truly live.
A heart-warming story about finding comfort and acceptance in your life – and the healing power of books.
'Delightful, reflective and heart-warming' Woman's Weekly
‘Profound and healing … a beautiful story at its heart’ Woman & Home
'An incredibly exciting debut novel. At once gentle and invigorating. I devoured it' Sarah Crossan, author of Here is the Beehive
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- Asraf
- 31-12-23
An enjoyable and captivating story
My first audible book. Went into looking at the name and cover. Came out of it with flooded thoughts and feelings. Been a while a story has had this effect on me. Do give it a read. It’s worth every word.
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- Neeti
- 26-08-24
A warm hug
It’s a book that will compel you to slow down- while reading as well as in life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-10-24
Heart warming!
Definitely worth a read. The characters are all so warm and positive that by the time the book ends you feel as if you know them all, like friends.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-11-24
The vibe the pace is just the most cosy .
loved the comfort it provided to so many us. It was enriching for the soul and heart. It's helped gain perspective on various things in life
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- Soumya
- 06-02-24
The message is perfect for this generation and that’s what we need to slow down
It was a good and comforting listen. To know that burnout and anxiety is what most people are facing everyday gives the actual reflection of today’s society. The message is clear that if we ignore the signals that our body is sending us, we are in deep trouble
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- Aravindhan Ramesh
- 16-08-24
An absolute favourite
A perfect read that makes take a step back and breathe in this fast paced world I would say. And I loved it because there was a book shop involved. And it also made me wonder why even though reading books was one of the most favourite things in life, never did I think of owning or opening a bookshop. And that made me wonder how biased and poorly informed we are when it comes to choosing our professions. The book also talks of how we are mostly living to meet the expectations of the society and how that burns us out after a point.
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- Darshan
- 28-11-24
A small step forward each day
Its more than just description of the way of functioning of bookshop. It has a plot and development for each character. Each character is connected to one another. All have one thing in common. They all take a step forward in their life.
Easy and soothing to listen.
Particularly pleased with last chapter and authors note.
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- Anjani
- 29-04-24
The peace that comes with this book
I have never felt so peaceful while reading a book without any angst.. for a debut author, i feel this is best book and i wish to read more from her❤️
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- Sharmistha
- 12-06-24
Soothing
it's a kind of book which you read to feel cozy and soothing while daydreaming of your own bookshop.
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- Rajitha
- 13-12-24
My best book of 2024.
Everything about this one was perfect. The story, the characters, the writing, the flow, and the narrator just brought it all together.
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