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森崎書店の日々(Days at the Morisaki Bookshop) #2
Una velada en la librería Morisaki
Tokio. En Jinbocho, el barrio de librerías más grande del mundo, los días transcurren con tranquilidad. En las callejuelas alejadas del tráfico, la gente pasea curioseando entre centenares de libros, cómics, guiones de cine e incluso mapas antiguos: hay variedad para todo tipo de lectores. En la librería Morisaki, un pequeño negocio familiar, apenas caben cinco personas. Montones de libros atestan las estanterías hasta invadir todos sus rincones y, cuando el timbre sobre la puerta anuncia la llegada de un cliente, su propietario, el tío Satoru, se asoma de inmediato desde el mostrador. Recientemente su esposa, Momoko, lo ha estado ayudando, pero su sobrina Takako también lo acompaña en sus ratos libres. Para el aniversario de bodas de Satoru y Momoko, la joven les regala un viaje romántico.......
224 pages, Paperback
First published December 6, 2011
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About the author
Satoshi Yagisawa
7 books1,794 followers八木沢 里志 (Satoshi Yagisawa) was born in Chiba, Japan, in 1977. Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, his debut novel, was originally published in 2009 and won the Chiyoda Literature Prize.
千葉県生まれ。日本大学芸術学部を卒業する。2008年、『森崎書店の日々』で東京都千代田区が主催する第3回ちよだ文学賞を受賞し、デビュー。2010年、同作が菊池亜希子主演で映画化される。神田伯剌西爾によく訪れ、コーヒーを嗜む。趣味はギター。
千葉県生まれ。日本大学芸術学部を卒業する。2008年、『森崎書店の日々』で東京都千代田区が主催する第3回ちよだ文学賞を受賞し、デビュー。2010年、同作が菊池亜希子主演で映画化される。神田伯剌西爾によく訪れ、コーヒーを嗜む。趣味はギター。
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July 12, 2024
I really liked the first book, "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop #1," so I wanted to read this one too.
It’s a heartwarming story that resonates with anyone who loves books and bookshops.
I found this book better than his first one.
The story flows smoothly like water.
It's about friendships, love, people who love books, and how everything is connected somehow.
The book shows how books can bring people together and make them feel better during hard times.
It also reminds us of the special feeling of books and how being around other people who love books can help us heal.
Reading this book might inspire you to visit more bookshops.
P.S. This book is so touching, it moved me to tears. 😢😭
It’s a heartwarming story that resonates with anyone who loves books and bookshops.
I found this book better than his first one.
The story flows smoothly like water.
It's about friendships, love, people who love books, and how everything is connected somehow.
The book shows how books can bring people together and make them feel better during hard times.
It also reminds us of the special feeling of books and how being around other people who love books can help us heal.
Reading this book might inspire you to visit more bookshops.
P.S. This book is so touching, it moved me to tears. 😢😭
July 8, 2024
"Here in Tokyo’s neighborhood of secondhand bookstores is our little bookshop. It’s full of little stories. And it holds within its walls the thoughts and hopes and feelings of a great many people.”
It was wonderful to revisit Tokyo’s Jimbocho neighborhood and the Morisaki Bookshop once again, the story picks up with Takako, her uncle Satoru and Satoru’s wife Momoko who has returned to her husband after years apart. Takako is now gainfully employed in a design studio, having moved on from the events described in the previous book and is now in a new relationship. Satoru and Momoko are running the bookshop, but Takako often spends her free time at the ship and fondly remembers the time she spent living in the apartment above. The narrative follows the joys, sorrows and struggles of these characters, their friends and their customers as they go about leading their daily lives.
But when tragedy strikes, it is up to Takako to remind her uncle how important the bookstore is to everyone around them and how their love for books and reading can help them through the most difficult of times.
“When I’m sad, I read. I can go on reading for hours. Reading quiets the turmoil I feel inside and brings me peace. Because when I'm immersed in the world of a book, no one can get hurt,”
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa (translated by Eric Ozawa) is a short and simple yet emotionally moving story that revolves around themes of family, love, grief, healing and personal growth, and the of course, the magical power of books and bookstores. Whereas the previous novel focused on Takako’s journey as she dealt with heartbreak and disappointment, the second book in the series revolves around the interpersonal dynamics between people in Takako’s life and the role the Morisaki Bookstore plays in their lives. The pacing is on the slower side and despite the slightly stilted writing, I thought that the story flowed well. I loved the setting and thought that the characters were well thought out. I found the quirky characters amusing and enjoyed the literary references. There were a few subplots that were left unexplored and I certainly hope we get the opportunity to meet these characters again. I wish we had learned more about the neighborhood and the second-hand book business, but this does not detract from my overall experience.
“People forget all kinds of things. They live by forgetting. Yet our thoughts endure, the way waves leave traces in the sand.”
Though this is the second in a series, this book can be read as a standalone.
Many thanks to Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for the digital review copy via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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It was wonderful to revisit Tokyo’s Jimbocho neighborhood and the Morisaki Bookshop once again, the story picks up with Takako, her uncle Satoru and Satoru’s wife Momoko who has returned to her husband after years apart. Takako is now gainfully employed in a design studio, having moved on from the events described in the previous book and is now in a new relationship. Satoru and Momoko are running the bookshop, but Takako often spends her free time at the ship and fondly remembers the time she spent living in the apartment above. The narrative follows the joys, sorrows and struggles of these characters, their friends and their customers as they go about leading their daily lives.
But when tragedy strikes, it is up to Takako to remind her uncle how important the bookstore is to everyone around them and how their love for books and reading can help them through the most difficult of times.
“When I’m sad, I read. I can go on reading for hours. Reading quiets the turmoil I feel inside and brings me peace. Because when I'm immersed in the world of a book, no one can get hurt,”
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa (translated by Eric Ozawa) is a short and simple yet emotionally moving story that revolves around themes of family, love, grief, healing and personal growth, and the of course, the magical power of books and bookstores. Whereas the previous novel focused on Takako’s journey as she dealt with heartbreak and disappointment, the second book in the series revolves around the interpersonal dynamics between people in Takako’s life and the role the Morisaki Bookstore plays in their lives. The pacing is on the slower side and despite the slightly stilted writing, I thought that the story flowed well. I loved the setting and thought that the characters were well thought out. I found the quirky characters amusing and enjoyed the literary references. There were a few subplots that were left unexplored and I certainly hope we get the opportunity to meet these characters again. I wish we had learned more about the neighborhood and the second-hand book business, but this does not detract from my overall experience.
“People forget all kinds of things. They live by forgetting. Yet our thoughts endure, the way waves leave traces in the sand.”
Though this is the second in a series, this book can be read as a standalone.
Many thanks to Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for the digital review copy via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Connect with me! ✏ Instagram ✏ My Blog ✏ The StoryGraph
December 30, 2023
Hace algún tiempo, huyendo del dolor que le provocó una decepción amorosa, Takako acabó refugiada en la librería de su tío Satoru, ubicada en el pintoresco Jimbocho, el barrio de librerías más grande del mundo. Los días que Takako pasó en la librería Morisaki tuvieron un efecto sanador en ella. Meses después, la vida de Takako ha cambiado completamente, tanto en lo personal como en lo profesional, sin embargo, siempre saca tiempo de su vida para pasar por Jimbocho y no despegarse ni de su peculiar tío Satoru, ni de su encantadora tía Momoko, ni de la cálida librería Morisaki.
“Una velada en la librería Morisaki” es la segunda parte de “Mis días en la librería Morisaki” y lo primero que quiero decir de esta obra es que para sacarle todo el jugo es necesario leer la primera entrega. Lo digo porque ya he visto mucha opinión tipo “no es necesario leer el primero”, y para nada es así. Para poder entender los sentimientos de los personajes, sus acciones y el lugar en el que se encuentran en relación a otros personajes, es necesario haber leído el primero. Las cosas siempre se deben de leer en orden, es así.
Aunque el primer libro me gustó mucho, ciertas cositas me desencantaron un poco en su conjunto. Por poner algunos ejemplos, me pareció especialmente corto y el recurso de la librería y el amor por los libros no terminaba de explotarse tanto como a mí me hubiera gustado. Sin embargo el segundo, repitiendo todo lo bueno del primero, es bastante más largo y habla mucho de libros y autores. Además, por si fuera poco, es infinitamente más emotivo que el anterior y al autor introduce nuevas tramas que enriquecen mucho la historia.
Lo que más me gusta de Satoshi Yagisawa es que forma parte de esos autores japoneses que saben calentar el corazón del lector con muy poquito. Mientras leía “Una velada en la librería Morísaki” todo el tiempo despertaba en mí esa nostalgia feliz que me provocan estas típicas historias japonesas cálidas y afables, a veces incluso teniendo un tono triste, que siempre me lo hacen sentir como en casa. Eso es lo que he encontrado con este autor, algo que se siente como tu hogar, como ya me ha pasado con otras autoras como Banana Yoshimito, Kazumi Yumoto o Hiromi Kawakami, cuyas historias te te llevan de la mano a un lugar al que vas a disfrutar, como si estuvieras dando un paseo agradable por un parque en pleno otoño o un dándote un baño en la playa en caluroso día de verano.
El autor consigue crear una atmósfera confortable y relajada en torno a esa destartalada librería a rebosar de libros pese a su pequeño tamaño, consiguiendo que el lector se transporte y perciba la librería con los cinco sentidos, pudiendo, incluso, olerla. Quizás esto solo lo entendamos a los que nos encanta ir a librerías de segunda mano y pasar horas y horas mirando libros, pero de verdad que el libro consigue esa magia. Otra cosa que me ha gustado mucho son las curiosidades que Satoru le cuenta a Takako sobre la vida de algunos autores japoneses. Me encantaría leer un libro lleno de este tipo de curiosidades.
Lo que sí me ha faltado es ver un poco más del personaje de Momoko, me he quedado con las ganas de conocerla mejor, y creo que era algo que la trama pedía a gritos. También me han chirriado algunas actitudes y comentarios que tenían los personajes femeninos cuando se relacionaban entre ellos y, sobre todo, en relación a los masculinos, cosa que achaco directamente al hecho de que el autor es un hombre, ya que en historias similares escritas por mujeres nunca he sentido irreal como estas se relacionan con respecto a los hombres. Parece más bien el caso de un hombre hablando a través de sus personajes femeninos, sobre como cree o quiere que sean estas, más que como son de verdad. Pero bueno, no he querido darle mucha importancia porque son momentos muy aislados.
Para finalizar, diré que no me importaría en absoluto que el autor le diera por escribir una tercera parte, la leería con mucho gusto, porque si solo pudiéramos elegir una adejtivo para definir "Una velada en la librería Morisaki", este sería confortable. A ver si la editorial se anima a traer más cositas de Satoshi Yagisawa.
“Una velada en la librería Morisaki” es la segunda parte de “Mis días en la librería Morisaki” y lo primero que quiero decir de esta obra es que para sacarle todo el jugo es necesario leer la primera entrega. Lo digo porque ya he visto mucha opinión tipo “no es necesario leer el primero”, y para nada es así. Para poder entender los sentimientos de los personajes, sus acciones y el lugar en el que se encuentran en relación a otros personajes, es necesario haber leído el primero. Las cosas siempre se deben de leer en orden, es así.
Aunque el primer libro me gustó mucho, ciertas cositas me desencantaron un poco en su conjunto. Por poner algunos ejemplos, me pareció especialmente corto y el recurso de la librería y el amor por los libros no terminaba de explotarse tanto como a mí me hubiera gustado. Sin embargo el segundo, repitiendo todo lo bueno del primero, es bastante más largo y habla mucho de libros y autores. Además, por si fuera poco, es infinitamente más emotivo que el anterior y al autor introduce nuevas tramas que enriquecen mucho la historia.
Lo que más me gusta de Satoshi Yagisawa es que forma parte de esos autores japoneses que saben calentar el corazón del lector con muy poquito. Mientras leía “Una velada en la librería Morísaki” todo el tiempo despertaba en mí esa nostalgia feliz que me provocan estas típicas historias japonesas cálidas y afables, a veces incluso teniendo un tono triste, que siempre me lo hacen sentir como en casa. Eso es lo que he encontrado con este autor, algo que se siente como tu hogar, como ya me ha pasado con otras autoras como Banana Yoshimito, Kazumi Yumoto o Hiromi Kawakami, cuyas historias te te llevan de la mano a un lugar al que vas a disfrutar, como si estuvieras dando un paseo agradable por un parque en pleno otoño o un dándote un baño en la playa en caluroso día de verano.
El autor consigue crear una atmósfera confortable y relajada en torno a esa destartalada librería a rebosar de libros pese a su pequeño tamaño, consiguiendo que el lector se transporte y perciba la librería con los cinco sentidos, pudiendo, incluso, olerla. Quizás esto solo lo entendamos a los que nos encanta ir a librerías de segunda mano y pasar horas y horas mirando libros, pero de verdad que el libro consigue esa magia. Otra cosa que me ha gustado mucho son las curiosidades que Satoru le cuenta a Takako sobre la vida de algunos autores japoneses. Me encantaría leer un libro lleno de este tipo de curiosidades.
Lo que sí me ha faltado es ver un poco más del personaje de Momoko, me he quedado con las ganas de conocerla mejor, y creo que era algo que la trama pedía a gritos. También me han chirriado algunas actitudes y comentarios que tenían los personajes femeninos cuando se relacionaban entre ellos y, sobre todo, en relación a los masculinos, cosa que achaco directamente al hecho de que el autor es un hombre, ya que en historias similares escritas por mujeres nunca he sentido irreal como estas se relacionan con respecto a los hombres. Parece más bien el caso de un hombre hablando a través de sus personajes femeninos, sobre como cree o quiere que sean estas, más que como son de verdad. Pero bueno, no he querido darle mucha importancia porque son momentos muy aislados.
Para finalizar, diré que no me importaría en absoluto que el autor le diera por escribir una tercera parte, la leería con mucho gusto, porque si solo pudiéramos elegir una adejtivo para definir "Una velada en la librería Morisaki", este sería confortable. A ver si la editorial se anima a traer más cositas de Satoshi Yagisawa.
September 30, 2025
Read this one immediately after you read the first book because you will love this book much more and will make you cry more!
I love the writing, the translation and the unforgettable characters.
The melancholy. The sadness. The grief and loss.
The writing is so well balanced and it’s difficult to find a book written so well handling all these topics.
I love the writing, the translation and the unforgettable characters.
The melancholy. The sadness. The grief and loss.
The writing is so well balanced and it’s difficult to find a book written so well handling all these topics.
July 14, 2024
2/5 STARS
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop was published last year 2023 and being a book about bookshops, everybody was reading it. So, I did too. In that period, I had read quite a few books about books, so in comparison this one did not measure up. But, I still enjoyed reading it and felt like a regular customer browsing books in a cozy corner of the bookstore occasionally having conversations with all the eccentric characters.
And now, just in another year, we have a sequel. There are books where nothing happens but you are still moved. And, then there are books where actually nothing happens at any level whatsoever. This book was in the latter category for me. Simply the absence of content in the story was astounding. Why even write a sequel if you don’t have a story to tell? Did the author wanted to cash in on his previous book’s recent success? Did he not want to be out of the limelight? I honestly cannot think of a reason why the sequel had to be published right away when the story was a watered down version of maybe 20 pages of content.
This book, on an iota of surface level tries to talk about grief, escapism, individuality, trauma and perspectives. But, the part of the story leading up to these themes is written in a disjoined manner with the profound epiphany lasting only a paragraph. And, it is always called out, so you don’t really get a chance to read between the lines. Even if it wasn’t called out, you wouldn’t be able to understand what the hell was going on.
Now, I love subtleness in stories. I love reading about tender emotions. I love reading about the fragility of relationships. I love reading about how fictional characters overcome their grief. But every single aspect of these themes felt forced in this book. It felt like the author was not sure what to write about, and since everyone is writing about grief, he combined that to a half-baked story. It just didn’t work for me and certainly did not measure up to any of the cozy bookish translated books I have read.
Full Review: Mindscape in Words
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop was published last year 2023 and being a book about bookshops, everybody was reading it. So, I did too. In that period, I had read quite a few books about books, so in comparison this one did not measure up. But, I still enjoyed reading it and felt like a regular customer browsing books in a cozy corner of the bookstore occasionally having conversations with all the eccentric characters.
And now, just in another year, we have a sequel. There are books where nothing happens but you are still moved. And, then there are books where actually nothing happens at any level whatsoever. This book was in the latter category for me. Simply the absence of content in the story was astounding. Why even write a sequel if you don’t have a story to tell? Did the author wanted to cash in on his previous book’s recent success? Did he not want to be out of the limelight? I honestly cannot think of a reason why the sequel had to be published right away when the story was a watered down version of maybe 20 pages of content.
This book, on an iota of surface level tries to talk about grief, escapism, individuality, trauma and perspectives. But, the part of the story leading up to these themes is written in a disjoined manner with the profound epiphany lasting only a paragraph. And, it is always called out, so you don’t really get a chance to read between the lines. Even if it wasn’t called out, you wouldn’t be able to understand what the hell was going on.
Now, I love subtleness in stories. I love reading about tender emotions. I love reading about the fragility of relationships. I love reading about how fictional characters overcome their grief. But every single aspect of these themes felt forced in this book. It felt like the author was not sure what to write about, and since everyone is writing about grief, he combined that to a half-baked story. It just didn’t work for me and certainly did not measure up to any of the cozy bookish translated books I have read.
Full Review: Mindscape in Words
July 18, 2023
Non si fa così, proprio no. Chiaramente mi ero salvato dalle lacrime nel primo volume semplicemente per versarle tutte con questo.
Devo dire che rispetto al primo libro, questo risulta un po’ lento nella prima parte, ma superata la metà prende il volo e non riesci più a staccarti.
Il modo in cui riesce a raccontare delle vicende del tutto ordinarie, trasmettendo una serie infinita di emozioni è sconvolgente.
Devo dire che rispetto al primo libro, questo risulta un po’ lento nella prima parte, ma superata la metà prende il volo e non riesci più a staccarti.
Il modo in cui riesce a raccontare delle vicende del tutto ordinarie, trasmettendo una serie infinita di emozioni è sconvolgente.
May 17, 2025
I think I liked this one even more than the first. It had more of an emotional impact and made me feel more for the characters especially in the second half. It was nice to return to the Morisaki Bookshop and see what was going on a few years after the events of book one. I would love it if he wrote more books in this series!
April 18, 2025
"'I'm not the kind of person who can be loved.'"
I love books. I love books about books. I love Japan. I love books about Japan. Are you sensing a theme?
That's not to say translated Japanese literature always works for me. It doesn't. But there is something pervasive and familiar about it that sometimes hits just right.
Takako works at her Uncle Satoru's bookshop. He is a little grumpy. He has hemorrhoids. He has a donut pillow called Roy. I'm not entirely sure why this is so amusing to me, but now you must know, too.
It's a bit slice of life, which doesn't always work for me, but this did. It is equal parts happy, sad, and whatever else you want to feel. While I didn't cry, I felt all the things.
-1 Takako marries her stupid, useless boyfriend
🥃 Take a shot every time I read a book about a bookstore set in Japan
🥃 Take a shot every time Takako does something stupid for her boyfriend, e.g. cleans his apartment
📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Perennial
I love books. I love books about books. I love Japan. I love books about Japan. Are you sensing a theme?
That's not to say translated Japanese literature always works for me. It doesn't. But there is something pervasive and familiar about it that sometimes hits just right.
Takako works at her Uncle Satoru's bookshop. He is a little grumpy. He has hemorrhoids. He has a donut pillow called Roy. I'm not entirely sure why this is so amusing to me, but now you must know, too.
It's a bit slice of life, which doesn't always work for me, but this did. It is equal parts happy, sad, and whatever else you want to feel. While I didn't cry, I felt all the things.
-1 Takako marries her stupid, useless boyfriend
🥃 Take a shot every time I read a book about a bookstore set in Japan
🥃 Take a shot every time Takako does something stupid for her boyfriend, e.g. cleans his apartment
📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Perennial
April 4, 2024
I love revisiting the characters of the Morisaki Bookshop. These books are slow and gentle and they seem very simple until you stumble upon a profound passage. This installment seemed to float along for a good while before something actually happened. Normally, I'm fine with that, but this time, the narrative felt a little disjointed. Maybe I just wanted Takako to spend more time in the bookstore.
February 29, 2024
I love book about book, bOOk, bOOK, BOOk, and BOOKSTORE!
As we can see from the previous book, Takako finally had solved her struggle and find a new life for her since she met so many people at Morisaki Bookshop. So, what do you think if Takako has more days at Morisaki Bookshop. What is she gonna face now? What is she gonna learn about?
Well for some people this is INDEED a light reading with plain plot BUT I learn so much from this book. To know who you are, what do you want to be in the future, how to deal with grief and sadness, and how to accept people who come to our life with their all flaws.
I do not think I'll argue for the minor details in this book, cause every single time a book makes me cry. That is a five stars book for me. I also do not mind if there was more books about Morisaki Bookshop again!
Thank You Harper Perennial to send me this Advance Reader Copy as an exchange for honest review<3
As we can see from the previous book, Takako finally had solved her struggle and find a new life for her since she met so many people at Morisaki Bookshop. So, what do you think if Takako has more days at Morisaki Bookshop. What is she gonna face now? What is she gonna learn about?
Well for some people this is INDEED a light reading with plain plot BUT I learn so much from this book. To know who you are, what do you want to be in the future, how to deal with grief and sadness, and how to accept people who come to our life with their all flaws.
"When I am sad, I read. I can go on reading for hours. Reading quiets the turmoil I feel inside and brings me peace. Because when I'm immersed in the world of a book, no one can get hurt,"
I do not think I'll argue for the minor details in this book, cause every single time a book makes me cry. That is a five stars book for me. I also do not mind if there was more books about Morisaki Bookshop again!
Thank You Harper Perennial to send me this Advance Reader Copy as an exchange for honest review<3
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September 15, 2024
Just finished it!(03:56)
What a great sequel it is for the previous book.
I loved this one more than the previous one.
What happened in this book touched my heart and soul.
During the last seasons, I carried a huge lump in my chest and throat, I couldn't hold it and wept over it.
It was a great experience reading these two books by Yagisawa.🤍
P.S.
What happened to Momoko, I had the same experience of it. So, I could identify with Uncle Satoru and Takako for experiencing such a heartbreaking thing happening for the beloved ones.
What a great sequel it is for the previous book.
I loved this one more than the previous one.
What happened in this book touched my heart and soul.
During the last seasons, I carried a huge lump in my chest and throat, I couldn't hold it and wept over it.
It was a great experience reading these two books by Yagisawa.🤍
P.S.
What happened to Momoko, I had the same experience of it. So, I could identify with Uncle Satoru and Takako for experiencing such a heartbreaking thing happening for the beloved ones.
March 24, 2025
Rounding up to 4, but it lacked some of the charm and magic of the first one. Rounding up from 3.5 to 4.
August 1, 2025
I'm glad this is my first read of the year, there is so much warmth in this book it reminds me of a movie called 'little forest', reading about books is totally a different kind of enjoyment because you can easily find yourself through the main character and relate to the story, i really loved how peacefull and comforting the stories were. but i enjoyed the first book more...
September 26, 2023
O wiele bardziej podobała mi się ta część. Przemiła lektura.
August 2, 2024
*2.75 stars
June 18, 2024
4.25 ⭐
A differenza del primo libro questo l'ho apprezzato di più! L'avventura della nostra protagonista alla libreria Morisaki continua e le atmosfere cozy che ci hanno accompagnato durante il primo romanzo vengono alternate ad atmosfere più malinconiche.
Il tema del lutto viene sfiorato ma comunque rimane una costante per tutto il libro insieme a quello della rinascita, già accennato nel volume precedente.
Mi sono emozionata con alcuni passaggi del libro e sorriso con altri; nel complesso considero questo romanzo come "dolceamaro".
A differenza del primo libro questo l'ho apprezzato di più! L'avventura della nostra protagonista alla libreria Morisaki continua e le atmosfere cozy che ci hanno accompagnato durante il primo romanzo vengono alternate ad atmosfere più malinconiche.
Il tema del lutto viene sfiorato ma comunque rimane una costante per tutto il libro insieme a quello della rinascita, già accennato nel volume precedente.
Mi sono emozionata con alcuni passaggi del libro e sorriso con altri; nel complesso considero questo romanzo come "dolceamaro".
August 8, 2024
Poate datorită subiectului, dar acest volum m-a impresionat ceva mai mult decât primul... Au autorii japonezi o artă a lor, de a folosi cuvinte simple și puține pentru a-ți smulge inima din piept și a o călca în picioare. 🙂 Mi-a plăcut foarte mult varianta audio de pe Voxa, și chiar am impresia că dacă aș fi parcurs duologia asta pe hârtie nu ar fi avut același efect asupra mea cum l-a avut varianta audio. Recomand, așadar, să le ascultați. Ce să mai zic, am regăsit același farmec al anticariatului Morisaki, al cartierului plin de miros de cărți și cafea, și m-am bucurat să văd adâncirea relației dintre Takako, Satoru și Momoko. 🥺
October 12, 2024
این جلد رو بیشتر از جلد قبلی دوست داشتم و پایان شیرینی بر این مجموعه دوجلدی کوتاه و دلنشین بود.
تاکاکو که در جلد قبلی در پی شکست عشقی ساکن طبقه بالای کتابفروشی موریساکی میشه که صاحبش داییشه، این بار شغل و زندگی و رابطهش رو سروسامون داده و حالا هر هفته به کتابفروشی و داییش سر میزنه.
اما یه اتفاق مرتبط با زنداییش رخ میده که نقطهعطف داستانه و یه پایان واقعگرایانه درباره وقایع زندگی؛ اتفاقی که به تلخی میزنه. اما تلخی هم بخشی از زندگیه و کنار اومدن باهاش، پایانی بر این داستانه.
تاکاکو که در جلد قبلی در پی شکست عشقی ساکن طبقه بالای کتابفروشی موریساکی میشه که صاحبش داییشه، این بار شغل و زندگی و رابطهش رو سروسامون داده و حالا هر هفته به کتابفروشی و داییش سر میزنه.
اما یه اتفاق مرتبط با زنداییش رخ میده که نقطهعطف داستانه و یه پایان واقعگرایانه درباره وقایع زندگی؛ اتفاقی که به تلخی میزنه. اما تلخی هم بخشی از زندگیه و کنار اومدن باهاش، پایانی بر این داستانه.
May 5, 2024
A bit disappointed. I was expecting more from this book. I feel like it was rushed, without essence, but it was nice to go back at Morisaki’s bookstore for a bit
November 3, 2024
« Cuando me entra la tristeza, leo un libro. Horas y horas. Si estoy leyendo, mi corazón se va calmando poco a poco y recupero la estabilidad. Por mucho que me implique en el universo del libro, no puedo hacer hacer daño a nadie, y eso me tranquiliza. »
October 27, 2024
Mi-a plăcut mai mult decât volumul I. Personajele sunt mai bine conturate, acțiunile lor și întâmplările prin care trec îl fac pe cititor să fie mult mai implicat, iar ultimul sfert al cărții este foarte emoționant. Eu am ascultat cartea pe Voxa, la fel cum am făcut cu primul volum, și mi-a plăcut mult, mult.
Din păcate, nu o puteți citi dacă nu ați parcurs volumul I. Dar subliniez că pentru mine volumul II a fost mult mai bun. 😊
Din păcate, nu o puteți citi dacă nu ați parcurs volumul I. Dar subliniez că pentru mine volumul II a fost mult mai bun. 😊
March 1, 2024
I love bookshops and stories of bookshops and if you do as well then you are sure to enjoy More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop! I did not read Days at the Morisaki Bookshop first but I don’t think it is a must to enjoy this one. At its core More Days…. is a heartfelt simple story about the everyday lives of a Japanese family centered around a small neighborhood bookshop that Uncle Satoru owns and operates with the help of his wife Momoko and his niece Takako. It expands on the lives of characters introduced in the first book and how they are dealing with challenges faced in the past and also how they are meeting new challenges in the present. Their story is told with warmth and I enjoyed the opportunity to get a glimpse of life in a Japanese neighborhood and the culture of that country. It was a satisfying story and I would like to thank NetGalley and Harper Perennial for the chance to read the advanced copy.
January 21, 2024
Czysta miłość, mam nadzieje, ze powstaną kolejne części🥹
December 17, 2023
3,5
Segona part de la famosíssima “Els meus dies a la llibreria Morisaki”. Penjo avui aquesta ressenya perquè encara queden uns dies per Nadal i crec que és un bon llibre per regalar a persones que ja hagin llegit el primer. Mateix estil senzill i cuqui; una història que no sorprèn gaire, sense una trama forta però molt agradable de llegir💞
📚Ens retrobem amb la Takako, amb la llibreria del seu oncle i amb tots els personatges que apareixien a “Els meus dies a la llibreria Morisaki”. La història comença un temps després, i jo crec que no cal haver llegit el primer per gaudir el segon, perquè tot es posa en context. “Amics i llibres a Jinbōchō” és més dur que el primer, però ja us dic que tot està explicat amb delicadesa i, encara que tracti temes durs, no és d’aquells que fan mal. En el meu cas, vaig deixar caure alguna llàgrima amb el final, però podria dir el mateix dels últims 5 llibres que he llegit així que validesa 0💁🏼♀️
No puc dir que Satoshi Yagisawa sigui un dels meus autors japonesos preferits, però sí que definitivament és un autor que recomano per començar a llegir literatura japonesa🧚🏼♀️
Segona part de la famosíssima “Els meus dies a la llibreria Morisaki”. Penjo avui aquesta ressenya perquè encara queden uns dies per Nadal i crec que és un bon llibre per regalar a persones que ja hagin llegit el primer. Mateix estil senzill i cuqui; una història que no sorprèn gaire, sense una trama forta però molt agradable de llegir💞
📚Ens retrobem amb la Takako, amb la llibreria del seu oncle i amb tots els personatges que apareixien a “Els meus dies a la llibreria Morisaki”. La història comença un temps després, i jo crec que no cal haver llegit el primer per gaudir el segon, perquè tot es posa en context. “Amics i llibres a Jinbōchō” és més dur que el primer, però ja us dic que tot està explicat amb delicadesa i, encara que tracti temes durs, no és d’aquells que fan mal. En el meu cas, vaig deixar caure alguna llàgrima amb el final, però podria dir el mateix dels últims 5 llibres que he llegit així que validesa 0💁🏼♀️
No puc dir que Satoshi Yagisawa sigui un dels meus autors japonesos preferits, però sí que definitivament és un autor que recomano per començar a llegir literatura japonesa🧚🏼♀️
October 15, 2025
3.5⭐
the last 30% were brutal!
I want to keep this short and simple. So, I liked this book less than the first one. However, that doesn't mean this book wasn't great; I really loved it, and it was very emotional, which was something I was not expecting because the first one was not as emotional, or not in the same way this one was, if that make any sense?
I also want to say that in the last 30% I was crying tears of sadness and anguish. That was not really necessary Mr. Yagisawa! (the author).
the last 30% were brutal!
I want to keep this short and simple. So, I liked this book less than the first one. However, that doesn't mean this book wasn't great; I really loved it, and it was very emotional, which was something I was not expecting because the first one was not as emotional, or not in the same way this one was, if that make any sense?
I also want to say that in the last 30% I was crying tears of sadness and anguish. That was not really necessary Mr. Yagisawa! (the author).
August 18, 2024
Morisaki Bookshop is a place that I wished existed. It probably is but in a different appearance and name in Jimbocho. There are maybe existed even in place I live, who knows. But what I know that these people that adorned the Morisaki Bookshop, Takako, Satoru and Momoko are the people whom love and cherished the bookshop and their loves transferred across the pages of ths book. Delving back into the life of these characters from the first book, we continue with the evolving relationship and romance between Takako and Wada, fixing the relationship between husband & wife, Satoru and Momoko and the sudden crack in friendship of Takano and Tomo. Rather than the exploration of the struggles and heartbreaks experienced by Takako in the first book and how she came to reading as a space for her recovery, reading becomes a comfort and help her from her depression. This time around, it focused a lot on the inner struggle of these characters in expressing their emotion, for Takako its the fear of saying whats on her mind as she had been hurt before, for Tome whom are afraid to be loved as she think she doesnt deserve it and for Satoru whom always keep his feelings in check of not wanting to let Momoko sad.
I would lie if I say I love this book more than the first one but I will be a liar if i say i dont like it. In the end, what I felt about this book is certainly less than what Im feeling for the Days at Morisaki Bookshop. The first book is what I called a book for the book lovers, for those who can relate being a reader, a space you felt like you are appreciated, knowing thats how you feel being a book lover. The sequel is not as great as the first one but I still appreciate the continuation of the story, of seeing the growth of them but at the same time, I was so heartbroken by the second half that I knew I still like the book despite how slow the first half is. I wasnt expecting to cry but i did and its because i do feel attached to the characters in here and I cared for each of them so the story hits every emotional fiber in me 🥺.
Huge thanks to Edelweiss Book and Harper Perennial, Times Reads and Pansing Distribution for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
I would lie if I say I love this book more than the first one but I will be a liar if i say i dont like it. In the end, what I felt about this book is certainly less than what Im feeling for the Days at Morisaki Bookshop. The first book is what I called a book for the book lovers, for those who can relate being a reader, a space you felt like you are appreciated, knowing thats how you feel being a book lover. The sequel is not as great as the first one but I still appreciate the continuation of the story, of seeing the growth of them but at the same time, I was so heartbroken by the second half that I knew I still like the book despite how slow the first half is. I wasnt expecting to cry but i did and its because i do feel attached to the characters in here and I cared for each of them so the story hits every emotional fiber in me 🥺.
Huge thanks to Edelweiss Book and Harper Perennial, Times Reads and Pansing Distribution for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
October 6, 2023
3,5 ⭐️. Ta część podobała mi się bardziej, niż pierwsza. Jak się człowiek przyzwyczai do tego, jak rozmawiają ze sobą bohaterowie 🥴 to jest naprawdę przyjemna książka. Powiedziałabym, że to taka japońska cozy historia i ustawiła ją na półce obok „Zanim wystygnie kawa”. No i dostajemy trochę smaczków o japońskiej przedwojennej literaturze.
January 6, 2025
4.25 stars!
July 27, 2024
A Bittersweet Symphony of Books and Life
There's something magical about returning to a beloved literary world. Like reuniting with old friends, it's comforting and exciting all at once. That's exactly how I felt diving into Satoshi Yagisawa's "More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop," the sequel to his charming debut "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop." This follow-up invites us back to the cozy confines of a secondhand bookstore in Tokyo's Jimbocho district, where well-worn volumes and quirky characters await.
I'll admit, I approached this book with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. Could it possibly live up to the quiet charm of its predecessor? Would it fall into the trap of rehashing old plot points? I needn't have worried. Yagisawa has crafted a sequel that feels both familiar and fresh, expanding on themes of love, loss, and the power of literature to heal and connect us.
A Bookshop's Beating Heart
We return to find Takako, our protagonist from the first book, in a much better place. No longer the heartbroken, directionless young woman seeking refuge above her uncle's shop, she's now confidently pursuing a career in design while still lending a hand at the Morisaki Bookshop. Her relationship with books has deepened, and it's a joy to see her enthusiasm for literature blossom.
But the real heart of this story belongs to Takako's aunt and uncle, Momoko and Satoru. Their reunion at the end of the previous book hinted at unresolved tensions, and Yagisawa doesn't shy away from exploring the complexities of their relationship. We learn more about their history, the reasons for their separation, and the delicate process of rebuilding trust. It's a nuanced portrayal of a long-term partnership, with all its joys and struggles.
The bookshop itself remains a character in its own right. Yagisawa's descriptions of its cramped aisles and towering shelves are so vivid you can almost smell the musty paper and feel the creak of old floorboards underfoot. The shop is more than just a setting; it's a refuge, a meeting place, and a repository of stories both on and off the page.
A Cast of Bibliophiles
One of the great pleasures of this book is its colorful cast of supporting characters. There's Sabu, the garrulous regular customer whose mysterious occupation remains a running joke. Tomo, the shy librarian with a painful past, adds depth to the story as she struggles to open her heart. And let's not forget Takano, the awkward but earnest coffee shop employee pining for Tomo's affection.
These characters, along with a host of eccentric book collectors and fellow shopkeepers, create a rich tapestry of Jimbocho life. Their interactions are by turns funny, touching, and thought-provoking. Yagisawa has a knack for revealing profound truths through seemingly mundane conversations about books and life.
I found myself particularly drawn to the "paper bag man," a silent, shabbily-dressed customer who buys expensive books despite his apparent poverty. His story, when finally revealed, is a poignant reminder not to judge others by appearances. It's these little vignettes and character studies that give the novel its heart.
Love Among the Bookshelves
Of course, no bookshop novel would be complete without a dash of romance. Takako's relationship with Wada, a fellow book lover she met in the first novel, develops in fits and starts. Their fumbling attempts at deepening their connection feel achingly real. Anyone who's ever struggled to articulate their feelings or worried about the future of a new relationship will find much to relate to here.
But it's not just young love that Yagisawa explores. The enduring bond between Satoru and Momoko forms the emotional core of the story. Their relationship, tested by time and circumstance, serves as a counterpoint to Takako and Wada's budding romance. It's a reminder that love, like a well-worn book, can become more precious with age.
The Shadow of Loss
For all its warmth and humor, "More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" doesn't shy away from heavier themes. The specter of illness and mortality looms large in the latter half of the novel. Without giving too much away, Yagisawa handles these difficult subjects with grace and sensitivity. He shows how literature can offer solace in times of grief, and how shared love of books can forge connections that transcend even death.
There's a particularly moving scene where Takako and her uncle, overwhelmed by sorrow, find catharsis in simply crying together in the bookshop late at night. It's a raw, honest moment that felt almost too intimate to witness. Yet it's in these vulnerable moments that the characters, and the reader, find strength and healing.
A Love Letter to Literature
At its core, this novel is a celebration of the transformative power of reading. Yagisawa name-drops an impressive array of authors, from classics like Natsume Soseki to more obscure Japanese writers. Each mention feels organic to the story, often tied to a character's emotional state or a pivotal moment in their life.
I found myself jotting down titles to look up later, intrigued by the tantalizing descriptions. There's a wonderful scene where Takako and her friends search for a mythical book that may not even exist, perfectly capturing the thrill of the hunt that every bibliophile knows well.
But you don't need to be a literary scholar to appreciate this book. Yagisawa's enthusiasm for reading is infectious, and he has a gift for explaining why certain books resonate without ever sounding pretentious. It's the kind of novel that makes you want to immediately pick up another book when you finish it.
A Bittersweet Farewell
As the novel drew to a close, I found myself both satisfied and a little melancholy. Yagisawa wraps up the various plotlines with skill, offering resolution without tying everything up too neatly. There's a sense of life continuing beyond the last page, of stories still unfolding in that little corner of Jimbocho.
I closed the book feeling like I'd just spent a few pleasant hours browsing a beloved bookshop, chatting with the regulars and maybe discovering a new favorite author. It's a testament to Yagisawa's skill that he can create such a vivid, immersive world in relatively few pages.
Final Thoughts
"More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" is that rare sequel that not only lives up to its predecessor but expands and deepens the original story in meaningful ways. It's a love letter to books, to the people who cherish them, and to the connections we forge through shared stories.
Fans of gentle, character-driven fiction will find much to enjoy here. It pairs well with other bookshop-centric novels like Gabrielle Zevin's "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" or Jenny Colgan's "The Bookshop on the Corner," though Yagisawa's style is distinctly Japanese in its attention to small details and moments of quiet reflection.
Is it a perfect novel? No. The pacing can be languid at times, and some readers might find the literary references overwhelming. But for those who love books about books, who believe in the power of stories to heal and connect us, "More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" is a quiet triumph. It's the literary equivalent of a warm cup of tea on a rainy day – comforting, restorative, and deeply satisfying.
As I reluctantly say goodbye to the Morisaki Bookshop and its denizens, I can't help but hope that Yagisawa might invite us back for a third visit someday. Until then, I'll be cherishing this book and, like Takako, seeking out new literary adventures of my own.
There's something magical about returning to a beloved literary world. Like reuniting with old friends, it's comforting and exciting all at once. That's exactly how I felt diving into Satoshi Yagisawa's "More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop," the sequel to his charming debut "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop." This follow-up invites us back to the cozy confines of a secondhand bookstore in Tokyo's Jimbocho district, where well-worn volumes and quirky characters await.
I'll admit, I approached this book with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. Could it possibly live up to the quiet charm of its predecessor? Would it fall into the trap of rehashing old plot points? I needn't have worried. Yagisawa has crafted a sequel that feels both familiar and fresh, expanding on themes of love, loss, and the power of literature to heal and connect us.
A Bookshop's Beating Heart
We return to find Takako, our protagonist from the first book, in a much better place. No longer the heartbroken, directionless young woman seeking refuge above her uncle's shop, she's now confidently pursuing a career in design while still lending a hand at the Morisaki Bookshop. Her relationship with books has deepened, and it's a joy to see her enthusiasm for literature blossom.
But the real heart of this story belongs to Takako's aunt and uncle, Momoko and Satoru. Their reunion at the end of the previous book hinted at unresolved tensions, and Yagisawa doesn't shy away from exploring the complexities of their relationship. We learn more about their history, the reasons for their separation, and the delicate process of rebuilding trust. It's a nuanced portrayal of a long-term partnership, with all its joys and struggles.
The bookshop itself remains a character in its own right. Yagisawa's descriptions of its cramped aisles and towering shelves are so vivid you can almost smell the musty paper and feel the creak of old floorboards underfoot. The shop is more than just a setting; it's a refuge, a meeting place, and a repository of stories both on and off the page.
A Cast of Bibliophiles
One of the great pleasures of this book is its colorful cast of supporting characters. There's Sabu, the garrulous regular customer whose mysterious occupation remains a running joke. Tomo, the shy librarian with a painful past, adds depth to the story as she struggles to open her heart. And let's not forget Takano, the awkward but earnest coffee shop employee pining for Tomo's affection.
These characters, along with a host of eccentric book collectors and fellow shopkeepers, create a rich tapestry of Jimbocho life. Their interactions are by turns funny, touching, and thought-provoking. Yagisawa has a knack for revealing profound truths through seemingly mundane conversations about books and life.
I found myself particularly drawn to the "paper bag man," a silent, shabbily-dressed customer who buys expensive books despite his apparent poverty. His story, when finally revealed, is a poignant reminder not to judge others by appearances. It's these little vignettes and character studies that give the novel its heart.
Love Among the Bookshelves
Of course, no bookshop novel would be complete without a dash of romance. Takako's relationship with Wada, a fellow book lover she met in the first novel, develops in fits and starts. Their fumbling attempts at deepening their connection feel achingly real. Anyone who's ever struggled to articulate their feelings or worried about the future of a new relationship will find much to relate to here.
But it's not just young love that Yagisawa explores. The enduring bond between Satoru and Momoko forms the emotional core of the story. Their relationship, tested by time and circumstance, serves as a counterpoint to Takako and Wada's budding romance. It's a reminder that love, like a well-worn book, can become more precious with age.
The Shadow of Loss
For all its warmth and humor, "More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" doesn't shy away from heavier themes. The specter of illness and mortality looms large in the latter half of the novel. Without giving too much away, Yagisawa handles these difficult subjects with grace and sensitivity. He shows how literature can offer solace in times of grief, and how shared love of books can forge connections that transcend even death.
There's a particularly moving scene where Takako and her uncle, overwhelmed by sorrow, find catharsis in simply crying together in the bookshop late at night. It's a raw, honest moment that felt almost too intimate to witness. Yet it's in these vulnerable moments that the characters, and the reader, find strength and healing.
A Love Letter to Literature
At its core, this novel is a celebration of the transformative power of reading. Yagisawa name-drops an impressive array of authors, from classics like Natsume Soseki to more obscure Japanese writers. Each mention feels organic to the story, often tied to a character's emotional state or a pivotal moment in their life.
I found myself jotting down titles to look up later, intrigued by the tantalizing descriptions. There's a wonderful scene where Takako and her friends search for a mythical book that may not even exist, perfectly capturing the thrill of the hunt that every bibliophile knows well.
But you don't need to be a literary scholar to appreciate this book. Yagisawa's enthusiasm for reading is infectious, and he has a gift for explaining why certain books resonate without ever sounding pretentious. It's the kind of novel that makes you want to immediately pick up another book when you finish it.
A Bittersweet Farewell
As the novel drew to a close, I found myself both satisfied and a little melancholy. Yagisawa wraps up the various plotlines with skill, offering resolution without tying everything up too neatly. There's a sense of life continuing beyond the last page, of stories still unfolding in that little corner of Jimbocho.
I closed the book feeling like I'd just spent a few pleasant hours browsing a beloved bookshop, chatting with the regulars and maybe discovering a new favorite author. It's a testament to Yagisawa's skill that he can create such a vivid, immersive world in relatively few pages.
Final Thoughts
"More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" is that rare sequel that not only lives up to its predecessor but expands and deepens the original story in meaningful ways. It's a love letter to books, to the people who cherish them, and to the connections we forge through shared stories.
Fans of gentle, character-driven fiction will find much to enjoy here. It pairs well with other bookshop-centric novels like Gabrielle Zevin's "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" or Jenny Colgan's "The Bookshop on the Corner," though Yagisawa's style is distinctly Japanese in its attention to small details and moments of quiet reflection.
Is it a perfect novel? No. The pacing can be languid at times, and some readers might find the literary references overwhelming. But for those who love books about books, who believe in the power of stories to heal and connect us, "More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" is a quiet triumph. It's the literary equivalent of a warm cup of tea on a rainy day – comforting, restorative, and deeply satisfying.
As I reluctantly say goodbye to the Morisaki Bookshop and its denizens, I can't help but hope that Yagisawa might invite us back for a third visit someday. Until then, I'll be cherishing this book and, like Takako, seeking out new literary adventures of my own.
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