Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum is a heartfelt Korean novel about love, literature, and finding one’s purpose. The story follows 28-year-old Jihoon, who leaves his high-pressure office job in Seoul to start fresh as the owner of a cozy bookshop in the quaint neighborhood of Hyunam-dong.
Amid the quiet rhythm of running the shop, Jihoon encounters a colorful array of visitors, each with their own stories and struggles. As he navigates his new life, Jihoon discovers the transformative power of books, the beauty of community, and the courage it takes to pursue one’s dreams. Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop is a beautifully written ode to second chances and the magic of stories.
A Celebration of Literature and Community
The book highlights the joy of reading and the profound connections formed through shared love for stories.
Inspiring Tale of Self-Discovery
Jihoon’s journey of leaving behind societal expectations to follow his passion resonates with readers seeking meaning and change.
Richly Drawn Characters and Setting
Hwang Bo-reum creates an immersive atmosphere filled with relatable characters and the charm of a cozy bookshop.
- "Books are not just words on paper they are portals to lives we never imagined."
Translation (Sinhala): "පොත් යනු කඩදාසියේ පිටත පමණක් නොව, අප කවදාහරි සිතන්නට තරම් ආකර්ෂණීය ජීවිතවලට පිවිසුම් වේ."
Translation (Tamil): "நூல்கள் வெறும் காகிதத்தில் எழுத்துக்கள் அல்ல—நாம் கற்பனைக்குப் புறம்பான வாழ்க்கைக்கான நுழைவாயில்கள் ஆகும்."
- "Sometimes, you have to get lost to find where you truly belong."
- "Every book holds a story, and every story holds a lesson."
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About the Book
Title: Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
Author: Hwang Bo-reum
ISBN: 9781526662286
Publisher: HarperVia
Published Year: 2023
Number of Pages: 320
Binding: Paperback
