Les Spécialités de la boulangerie de minuit

by Noriko Onuma, Myriam Ayachi (Translator), Kanako Kuno (Illustrator)

222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2025

Reviews

[Achouak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Une histoire qui serait mieux à regarder en film ou en série qu’à lire, mais qui reste un joli passe-temps

[Lou-Anne Valli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Curieusement, je ne m’attendais pas du tout à une histoire comme celle-ci. Elle est sympa mais elle ne correspond pas vraiment au résumé du livre, malgré tout agréable à lire.

[Misha Ram · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have such a deep love for Asian literature. I always find these stories comforting, filled with warmth and gentleness.

This novel revolves around a rather unusual bakery that opens at 11 p.m. and closes at 9 a.m. If you are searching for a place of refuge, this is the perfect sanctuary — you are always served exactly what you truly need, even without asking for it.

The story begins with the arrival of Nozomi, the younger sister of Yosuke’s late wife. Yosuke is one of the bakery’s owners, alongside his partner Hiroki. Nozomi seeks shelter after yet another disappearance of her mother. As the story unfolds, a beautiful bond gradually forms between the three of them. Of course, the customers also play an essential role, each bringing their own vulnerabilities and personal struggles, shaping the rhythm and emotional depth of the story.

As with many novels of this genre, I was completely charmed by the story and deeply attached to every character.