The Book Report Episode #37
Episode #36
What you are looking for is in the library. By Michiko Aoyama
The Book
This was initially published in Japan in 2020 by Poplar Publishing Co LTD. With the help of Alison Watts, the book was translated in 2023 and then published by Double Day. An imprint of Transworld Publishers. Which is run by Penguin Random House UK.
The book has 252 pages, including bio and references.
What Did I Think
There is a library in a community centre that provides courses for people of all ages. But If you are facing questions about your life, and you are unsure of how to continue. Maybe you can receive the help you need from the head librarian. Remember what you want is not important. The want is a stepping stone to what you truthfully need, and Ms Komachi will set you on the right path. She will also present you with a felting gift.
The book is a series of five stories of individuals from all walks of life. Set during the same period, each person is going through their specific problems. Their life somehow ends up at the community library and a new start begins even if they do not realise it, at the time. They have questions and need help but all will be answered as they continue and understand that maybe, just maybe, something in their life needs to change and understand. So then they can evolve and move forward towards the dreams they want their life to pursue.
Help Yourself
This book, for me, was a bit of an eye-opener. Yes, it’s true. There are hundreds and hundreds of how-to improve and change your life books. You could probably do this, and achieve anything you want. But I haven’t read anything that does this in such a subtle but obvious way, as a story. And I kind of like it. The way the protagonist has to make up their mind first. Before working out how to move forward but without first understanding that they are part of the problem.
So get up! See the world from this side of the coin, and see and maybe learn what you can do next.
I didn’t know what to expect from this book. I thought it was going to be just one big story. This is, kind of, true. But one big story helping individual stories come to fruition.
Would I Recommend
This is a book I would highly recommend. If you enjoy the development of characters from unknowing, unsure, or lost hope. This will be great for you. Even though there isn’t really. But what seems to be a little hint of magic.
Please, I insist. Give this book a try.
Would you like to purchase your very own copy?
You could try these online stores: Amazon UK/USA. Waterstones. AbeBooks UK/ USA, Barnes and Noble and eBay UK/ USA.
Alternatively, you could try your local bookshop or even your local library.
