A review by tokiberry
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
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. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁the book consists of five short stories featuring the perspective of different characters dealing with internal struggles or dilemmas that people experience at some point in their lives.

the stories range from a sales assistant in their twenties to a retired man in his sixties. each story is different, but each visits the same Community House Library, where they meet the librarian, Mrs. Komachi, to whom they each ask for book recommendations. but when she asks, “What are you looking for?”, they respond by sharing their innermost struggles and feelings. Mrs. Komachi then provides them with a list of recommendations along with an extra book that is thought-provoking with surprising insights, and with a handmade felt gift.⟢₊⊹

‧⋆. ☁️ ˚ ❝ There are so many things to do, but I won’t make the excuse that I have no time anymore. Instead, I will think about what I can do with the time I have. One day is going to become tomorrow. ❞


i believe this is one of those books that you must read at least once in your life. it's insightful and delves into the uncertainties of life and the perpetual questioning of the choices we make. this makes me think about how it was really up to us whether we surrendered ourselves to sink into life’s unpredictability or seize the reins and forge our own path.

‧₊˚🍃 ⋅ ❝ You may say that it was the book, but it’s how you read a book that is most valuable, rather than any power it might have itself. ❞


so now ask yourself… what are you looking for?

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⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ ⋅ pre-read: hope this book gets me out of this slump ｡⁠*ﾟ