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Soyangri Book Kitchen

Kim Jee Hye author Shanna Tan translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Publishing:11th Jun '26

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 11th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Soyangri Book Kitchen cover

Welcome to Soyangri Book Kitchen, where a woman leaves her busy life in Seoul to open a bookshop café in the countryside where guests can stay overnight.

An irresistible, escapist and cosy read, perfect for fans of Days at the Morisaki Bookshop.

Readers love it:
‘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 café, 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.

Translated by SHANNA TAN

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

ISBN: 9781529933987

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 15mm

Weight: 200g

208 pages