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A inexplicável livraria da cerejeira
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Uma ilustradora que acabou de perder a mãe. Um ex-maquinista lutando contra o esquecimento de suas lembranças. Duas irmãs gêmeas prestes a se separarem pela primeira vez na vida. Um escritor com bloqueio criativo e uma fã que aguarda ansiosamente seu novo livro.
E uma livraria inexplicável, coordenada por uma jovem enigmática e sua gatinha, pronta para receber todos eles.
Durante a breve e delicada temporada das flores de cerejeira, uma pequena livraria surge como por encanto, e desaparece tão silenciosamente quanto apareceu. Todos são bem-vindos à inexplicável livraria, mas nem todos conseguem encontrá-la.
Escondido entre ramos floridos e um aroma suave de café recém-passado, o local acolhe aqueles que carregam feridas que o tempo ainda não conseguiu curar. Mas há um detalhe curioso: a livraria só se torna visível para quem estiver lendo um trecho de um livro, no exato momento em que Sakura, a jovem e enigmática dona da loja, lê as mesmas linhas em voz alta para sua gata tricolor de olhar atento, Koubako.
Diferentes visitantes chegam à livraria, cada um trazendo um livro que, de alguma forma, espelha sua própria história e aconselha sobre como seguir em frente.
E uma livraria inexplicável, coordenada por uma jovem enigmática e sua gatinha, pronta para receber todos eles.
Durante a breve e delicada temporada das flores de cerejeira, uma pequena livraria surge como por encanto, e desaparece tão silenciosamente quanto apareceu. Todos são bem-vindos à inexplicável livraria, mas nem todos conseguem encontrá-la.
Escondido entre ramos floridos e um aroma suave de café recém-passado, o local acolhe aqueles que carregam feridas que o tempo ainda não conseguiu curar. Mas há um detalhe curioso: a livraria só se torna visível para quem estiver lendo um trecho de um livro, no exato momento em que Sakura, a jovem e enigmática dona da loja, lê as mesmas linhas em voz alta para sua gata tricolor de olhar atento, Koubako.
Diferentes visitantes chegam à livraria, cada um trazendo um livro que, de alguma forma, espelha sua própria história e aconselha sobre como seguir em frente.
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 28, 2025
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Takuya Asakura
9 books67 followersBorn in Sapporo in 1966, Takuya Asakura graduated from the University of Tokyo. He won the first 'This Mystery is Amazing!' Grand Prize in 2002 for Yokkakan no Kiseki (The Miracle of Four Days), which was subsequently made into a film and sold over 1.3 million copies.
Takuya is also a translator and translated Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library from English into Japanese.
Takuya is also a translator and translated Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library from English into Japanese.
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October 5, 2025
I was unprepared for the amount of tears I shed while reading this book. The story was incredibly touching, weaving a narrative that was both heartbreakingly sad and surprisingly comforting. I felt a deep connection to all the characters and their individual stories, each one pulling at my heartstrings—some more than others.
This collection of tales comes together in a beautiful way in the final story, where the interconnectedness of each narrative is revealed. I particularly appreciated how the author took the time to explain the origins of the bookshop, as the backstory behind its creation is profoundly moving. Even as I reflect on it now, it evokes a deep sense of sorrow that almost brings me to tears again.
I absolutely adored how the cat in the story played such an integral role, almost as if she were the true boss of the bookshop. Her presence added a unique charm and warmth to the narrative that made it all the more memorable.
At its core, this book is about death, but more importantly, it's about the healing process that follows the loss of someone dear to you. It explores themes of regret, the unspoken words left behind, and the relief that can come from reconnecting with that person in your memories or in spirit, finally allowing you to let go of lingering regrets. The narrative beautifully illustrates that while the journey of healing looks different for everyone, the destination—a place of understanding and peace—is the same for all.
Ultimately, this book left me with a bittersweet feeling; it made me cry but also delivered a sense of comfort. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a read that feels like a warm embrace while you allow yourself to cry, simply because you need to. It’s a story about love, hope, and the miraculous ways we can find solace in our grief.
This collection of tales comes together in a beautiful way in the final story, where the interconnectedness of each narrative is revealed. I particularly appreciated how the author took the time to explain the origins of the bookshop, as the backstory behind its creation is profoundly moving. Even as I reflect on it now, it evokes a deep sense of sorrow that almost brings me to tears again.
I absolutely adored how the cat in the story played such an integral role, almost as if she were the true boss of the bookshop. Her presence added a unique charm and warmth to the narrative that made it all the more memorable.
At its core, this book is about death, but more importantly, it's about the healing process that follows the loss of someone dear to you. It explores themes of regret, the unspoken words left behind, and the relief that can come from reconnecting with that person in your memories or in spirit, finally allowing you to let go of lingering regrets. The narrative beautifully illustrates that while the journey of healing looks different for everyone, the destination—a place of understanding and peace—is the same for all.
Ultimately, this book left me with a bittersweet feeling; it made me cry but also delivered a sense of comfort. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a read that feels like a warm embrace while you allow yourself to cry, simply because you need to. It’s a story about love, hope, and the miraculous ways we can find solace in our grief.
September 4, 2025
"A book is a door to the unknown; it warmly welcomes those who step inside and transports them to all sorts of times and places."
4.5⭐ - This book somehow broke me apart and also healed me at the same time!!!😭✨ It's such a beautiful read that explores the love for books and the impact they can have on one's life, while also showing us how deep the connections can be when reading is shared with loved ones.
We follow our four main characters, each grieving someone dear to them and struggling to cope with everyday life. They begin to find the answers they seek and a sense of closure when they stumble upon a magical bookshop that only appears during the cherry blossom season. The catch? You can enter it only when you're reading the exact same book and the same line as the bookshop's hostess, who runs the place with her calico cat🐈🌸✨
What to expect -
🌸 A heartwarming read with four beautiful stories
🌸 Magical realism - a cozy little bookshop that connects you to your loved ones
🌸 An adorable animal companion (yes, the cat!!)
🌸 Stories of grief, loss & love
🌸 The power of ink on paper📚 😌✨
First of all, I absolutely loved the descriptions of the seasons & the magical bookshop throughout this book. They created such a whimsical atmosphere that captured my heart and made me feel warm and cozy (even though the themes explored were anything but cozy). The bookshop, designed in a traditional Japanese style, has wooden interiors and floor-to-ceiling shelves lined with countless books (the dream, right?!!😍😌). The hostess serves you warm coffee and chats with you about books, which absolutely gave me my dream bookclub vibes - cozy, serene and filled with people you love!!!! But you can't just stumble upon this place whenever you want - you need to be reading the same book as the hostess & also needs to be searching for answers in your life - only then you can enter.
Each story explores a different kind of relationship and the grief that lingers after loss - whether of a mother, a wife, a childhood friend, & even one's own sense of self. The pain they endure & the emptiness left behind was agonizing to witness, and I think we can all relate to that in some way. Yet it also serves as a reminder of the most important thing in life - to enjoy the little moments, & truly live with our loved ones, instead of regretting later. Cuz what is life without the memories (good & bad) that remain when the people we love are gone?
Also, the author beautifully highlights how books are gateways into other worlds, and how deeply they can shape our lives. That idea touched my heart and made me wonder if, someday, my loved ones will remember me through the books I loved and talk about, long after I'm gone. And as readers, we all have vivid memories of the books we've shared with our favourite people - down to the last detail, and it's something the author highlights here, which took me on a nostalgic journey back to when I first picked up fiction at the age of 10 or 12💗✨
That said, this book might not be for everyone. If you prefer complex or layered writing, this may feel too simplistic & straightforward, as you don't have to rack your brain to understand things here. Instead, it's the kind of book best enjoyed with a cup of warm tea/coffee by your side, while you muse about your past, your future, your loved ones and the importance of truly living.
Also the main reason this book hit me so hard is because I recently lost my grandmother & a few months before, my Krish🐶, and this book felt like it was speaking to me, consoling me & reminding me know that there's hope in future that we'd unite with them, and urging me to keep living without regrets, cuz they'd want nothing but happiness for me. Even though I'd still be missing them dearly and in every moment of my life, I realised that I have so many beautiful memories with them, and that a part of them will always be alive within me.
Overall, if you're looking for a story that touches your soul and makes you reflect on life while reliving your own memories, you need to read this.
Also huge thanks to Harper Collins UK/One More Chapter for the ARC through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
4.5⭐ - This book somehow broke me apart and also healed me at the same time!!!😭✨ It's such a beautiful read that explores the love for books and the impact they can have on one's life, while also showing us how deep the connections can be when reading is shared with loved ones.
We follow our four main characters, each grieving someone dear to them and struggling to cope with everyday life. They begin to find the answers they seek and a sense of closure when they stumble upon a magical bookshop that only appears during the cherry blossom season. The catch? You can enter it only when you're reading the exact same book and the same line as the bookshop's hostess, who runs the place with her calico cat🐈🌸✨
What to expect -
🌸 A heartwarming read with four beautiful stories
🌸 Magical realism - a cozy little bookshop that connects you to your loved ones
🌸 An adorable animal companion (yes, the cat!!)
🌸 Stories of grief, loss & love
🌸 The power of ink on paper📚 😌✨
First of all, I absolutely loved the descriptions of the seasons & the magical bookshop throughout this book. They created such a whimsical atmosphere that captured my heart and made me feel warm and cozy (even though the themes explored were anything but cozy). The bookshop, designed in a traditional Japanese style, has wooden interiors and floor-to-ceiling shelves lined with countless books (the dream, right?!!😍😌). The hostess serves you warm coffee and chats with you about books, which absolutely gave me my dream bookclub vibes - cozy, serene and filled with people you love!!!! But you can't just stumble upon this place whenever you want - you need to be reading the same book as the hostess & also needs to be searching for answers in your life - only then you can enter.
Each story explores a different kind of relationship and the grief that lingers after loss - whether of a mother, a wife, a childhood friend, & even one's own sense of self. The pain they endure & the emptiness left behind was agonizing to witness, and I think we can all relate to that in some way. Yet it also serves as a reminder of the most important thing in life - to enjoy the little moments, & truly live with our loved ones, instead of regretting later. Cuz what is life without the memories (good & bad) that remain when the people we love are gone?
Also, the author beautifully highlights how books are gateways into other worlds, and how deeply they can shape our lives. That idea touched my heart and made me wonder if, someday, my loved ones will remember me through the books I loved and talk about, long after I'm gone. And as readers, we all have vivid memories of the books we've shared with our favourite people - down to the last detail, and it's something the author highlights here, which took me on a nostalgic journey back to when I first picked up fiction at the age of 10 or 12💗✨
That said, this book might not be for everyone. If you prefer complex or layered writing, this may feel too simplistic & straightforward, as you don't have to rack your brain to understand things here. Instead, it's the kind of book best enjoyed with a cup of warm tea/coffee by your side, while you muse about your past, your future, your loved ones and the importance of truly living.
Also the main reason this book hit me so hard is because I recently lost my grandmother & a few months before, my Krish🐶, and this book felt like it was speaking to me, consoling me & reminding me know that there's hope in future that we'd unite with them, and urging me to keep living without regrets, cuz they'd want nothing but happiness for me. Even though I'd still be missing them dearly and in every moment of my life, I realised that I have so many beautiful memories with them, and that a part of them will always be alive within me.
Overall, if you're looking for a story that touches your soul and makes you reflect on life while reliving your own memories, you need to read this.
Also huge thanks to Harper Collins UK/One More Chapter for the ARC through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
November 30, 2025
The name of the bookshop is Sakura.
A young girl lives and works there and
Kobako, a calico cat with a long fur coat, lives there too.
It's a traditional wooden building, hidden by a wheeping cherry tree, with white flowers at the top, passing through different shades of pink, until they're red at the bottom, the gentle breeze mixing them all together in an eerie, calming, beautiful landscape.
The music always playing inside is Ravel's Bolero.
There are books everywhere, even in the small tables, lots of cherry branches on the walls and the wonderful smell of good coffee.
The connection between the shop and the real world is made by books.
If you're reading the same passage from the the same book, on the same day at exactly the same time as the girl, you can see the bookshop and get in. Not forgetting it has to be a sunny spring one, beneath the blossoms in full bloom!
That's the case in three of the stories where the characters grieving the loss of a dearly departed are given the chance of a small miracle: hearing their voices and seeing scenes from their past long forgotten and moving on with their lives.
The 4th story is more important.
A missing person, a wife and a mother, and the character Kozue, daugther of the writer Kasuhiko Tonami, who is unable to finish his current book, the sadness being so overwhelming.
If that happens the bookshop and its inhabitants will forever fade away.
With the help of another small miracle and Kozue, he writes "A Shop Named Sakura" that will be read and loved all around the world.
Words and human imagination are very powerful and a book is always a door open to another world!
A young girl lives and works there and
Kobako, a calico cat with a long fur coat, lives there too.
It's a traditional wooden building, hidden by a wheeping cherry tree, with white flowers at the top, passing through different shades of pink, until they're red at the bottom, the gentle breeze mixing them all together in an eerie, calming, beautiful landscape.
The music always playing inside is Ravel's Bolero.
There are books everywhere, even in the small tables, lots of cherry branches on the walls and the wonderful smell of good coffee.
The connection between the shop and the real world is made by books.
If you're reading the same passage from the the same book, on the same day at exactly the same time as the girl, you can see the bookshop and get in. Not forgetting it has to be a sunny spring one, beneath the blossoms in full bloom!
That's the case in three of the stories where the characters grieving the loss of a dearly departed are given the chance of a small miracle: hearing their voices and seeing scenes from their past long forgotten and moving on with their lives.
The 4th story is more important.
A missing person, a wife and a mother, and the character Kozue, daugther of the writer Kasuhiko Tonami, who is unable to finish his current book, the sadness being so overwhelming.
If that happens the bookshop and its inhabitants will forever fade away.
With the help of another small miracle and Kozue, he writes "A Shop Named Sakura" that will be read and loved all around the world.
Words and human imagination are very powerful and a book is always a door open to another world!
October 3, 2025
I've chosen to read The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop for its beautiful cover.
To be aware this is not your usual bookshop: people get into it to be reminded of their lost memories, diving into the books they loved.
"There's no need for you to be so afraid of forgetting. Once created, memories and words will never be erased. Even if you forget yourself completely, that will never mean that you did not exist. You see, when a tree falls in a forest, and no one is there to hear it, it will still make a sound."
I loved some episodes more than others, but them all were written by Takuya Asakura with such a graceful tone that reached istantly my heart and soul.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for kindly giving me an advanced copy of this book to read.
August 8, 2025
The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop's gorgeous cover pulled in the readers with its charming illustrations of a classic bookstore with blossoming huge pink cherry blossom trees with its vibrant colors and the adorable calico cat made the book feels inviting. When you saw the cover, you will immediately feels like you are transported into a time of no worries and warmth to be felt. And that's exactly what the book is. With magical fantasy slice of life approach which had been a perfect recipe for a healing book, the stories focused on relationships, the connections between humans and their past and present merged together. This book is for those who love books as its a book haven for readers where in order for the bookshop to appear to that person in need, they need to read the same book on the same passage at the same time during the cherry blossom season in the morning with the girl owner of the bookshop. Sakura is the name of this special bookshop filled with tons of books, they served coffee and there is a calico cat named Kobako that seemed to be the guardian of the store
Each of the stories followed different characters, from a daughter grieving the loss of her mother & her regrets of not knowing her mother better, an elderly man suffering from Alzheimers wishing to remember his wife that passed away, twin sisters that kept secret from each other & wishing to share them, a young woman meeting with the girl in the pinafore & the wish for the story to be written by her father as an author. As the story goes, there were some heartwarming moments of rediscovering the connections we have with our family, the warmth and memories we wished we can share and the desire to be with them. The books connected these characters to the girl in the bookshop ranged from fairytale stories to children stories from Little Prince, Kenji Miyazawa, Peter Pan and those were so nice to read. The setting was beautifully done too
But to be honest, this felt too simplistic for me since I feel like the magic of the bookshop wasn't explored as well as I thought it would be. There were some rushed moments & on surface level of the memories being shown, with the wish we can get better understanding of these people. They were short stories but left very little impact to me
Thank you Times Reads for the review copy
Each of the stories followed different characters, from a daughter grieving the loss of her mother & her regrets of not knowing her mother better, an elderly man suffering from Alzheimers wishing to remember his wife that passed away, twin sisters that kept secret from each other & wishing to share them, a young woman meeting with the girl in the pinafore & the wish for the story to be written by her father as an author. As the story goes, there were some heartwarming moments of rediscovering the connections we have with our family, the warmth and memories we wished we can share and the desire to be with them. The books connected these characters to the girl in the bookshop ranged from fairytale stories to children stories from Little Prince, Kenji Miyazawa, Peter Pan and those were so nice to read. The setting was beautifully done too
But to be honest, this felt too simplistic for me since I feel like the magic of the bookshop wasn't explored as well as I thought it would be. There were some rushed moments & on surface level of the memories being shown, with the wish we can get better understanding of these people. They were short stories but left very little impact to me
Thank you Times Reads for the review copy
October 4, 2025
I wasn’t sure how I felt about it for about half of the book but it ended up surprising me.
I loved how the Sakura shop stood as a sort of gateway for people who are in need of guidance in their life, things they might not even know they needed or wanted.
I loved the relationship between Sakura and Kobako and how they seemed to understand each other in a way that’s unknown to readers but becomes more evident as the book goes along.
Even though all the stories were unique and each character had a different purpose to visit the bookshop, I somehow related to them all. The last chapter and the epilogue being a full circle on how the shop and its inhabitants came to be was an interesting but incredible way to tie everything together.
Overall this was an amazing story full of surprises and hopeful messages you could hopefully carry with you forever and when you do you’ll always remember the Sakura bookshop-that also serves coffee.
I loved how the Sakura shop stood as a sort of gateway for people who are in need of guidance in their life, things they might not even know they needed or wanted.
I loved the relationship between Sakura and Kobako and how they seemed to understand each other in a way that’s unknown to readers but becomes more evident as the book goes along.
Even though all the stories were unique and each character had a different purpose to visit the bookshop, I somehow related to them all. The last chapter and the epilogue being a full circle on how the shop and its inhabitants came to be was an interesting but incredible way to tie everything together.
Overall this was an amazing story full of surprises and hopeful messages you could hopefully carry with you forever and when you do you’ll always remember the Sakura bookshop-that also serves coffee.
November 5, 2025
“the path was completely blanketed in colourful cherry-blossom petals.”
₊˚🌸.ೃ࿔*:･
this novel was so enchanting & imaginative, it had a beautiful plot and completely exceeded my expectations. i absolutely loved the idea of a cherry blossom, spring-themed bookstore/cafe that only pops up when you need it. the storytelling was so cozy & incredibly touching. the breaking of the fourth wall in the last few pages completely shocked me, but it tied together perfectly in the end 🌸
₊˚🌸.ೃ࿔*:･
this novel was so enchanting & imaginative, it had a beautiful plot and completely exceeded my expectations. i absolutely loved the idea of a cherry blossom, spring-themed bookstore/cafe that only pops up when you need it. the storytelling was so cozy & incredibly touching. the breaking of the fourth wall in the last few pages completely shocked me, but it tied together perfectly in the end 🌸
September 14, 2025
The Cherry Blossom book shop is nestled underneath a cherry blossom tree, it’s a sanctuary for those with weary souls who are in need of solace and healing. The mysterious owner Sakura and her calico cat Kobako help a range of visitors who end up in the shop, through the power of stories they enable their visitors to let go of their sadness and move forward.
It was an interesting concept this book that the visitors can only visit the shop if certain conditions are met, the book is broken up into short stories but each story is interconnected so that the book flows. I enjoyed this book as it was a light refreshing read after reading some very heavy and demanding books lately I needed something lighter, this book filled that brief. I have given this book 4 stars as although I enjoyed it, it was not a page turner for me as it didn’t grip me. If you looking for something a little bit lighter or easy to read then I would not hesitate to recommend this book. If you enjoyed the Dallergut Dream Department story duology then you will enjoy this book.
It was an interesting concept this book that the visitors can only visit the shop if certain conditions are met, the book is broken up into short stories but each story is interconnected so that the book flows. I enjoyed this book as it was a light refreshing read after reading some very heavy and demanding books lately I needed something lighter, this book filled that brief. I have given this book 4 stars as although I enjoyed it, it was not a page turner for me as it didn’t grip me. If you looking for something a little bit lighter or easy to read then I would not hesitate to recommend this book. If you enjoyed the Dallergut Dream Department story duology then you will enjoy this book.
November 3, 2025
Welkom in de Cherry Blossom Bookshop, een toevluchtsoord voor boekenliefhebbers, die alleen geopend is tijdens het vluchtige kersenbloesemseizoen. Verscholen tussen de bloesems vind je de antieke charme van de winkel en de kalmerende geur van versgezette koffie.
Hier staan Sakura – de mysterieuze eigenares – en haar wijze lapjeskat Kobako voor je klaar als je op zoek bent naar troost. In deze oase van rust begeleiden ze hun gasten in het loslaten van hun verdriet en wijzen ze de weg naar een nieuw begin, vol hoop. Kunnen ze elk van de bezoekers die hen vinden helen?
Dit genre (healing fiction) vind ik altijd wel bijzonder, omdat het je stil laat staan bij bepaalde dingen in het leven. Het zit vol met wijsheden en je leest ook regelmatig Japanse woorden. Dit land en deze cultuur vind ik sowieso enorm interessant, dus ik was dan ook heel erg benieuwd naar dit verhaal.
De jonge Sakura is, samen met haar lapjeskat Kobako, de eigenaresse van een boekwinkel. Er wordt door de bezoekers elke keer een boek uit de boekenkast gekozen en lees je een losstaand verhaal. Het zijn dus eigenlijk verschillende verhalen in een verhaal.
Elk verhaal heeft wel iets. Het gaat over terugdenken aan verschillende dingen in je leven, familie, verdriet, verlies, de verwerking ervan en het oppakken van je leven. Best wel diepzinnige dingen om bij stil te staan.
Niet elk verhaal vond ik even interessant, maar toch wil je verder blijven lezen, mede door de opbouw en stijl van deze verhalen.
En... er komt ook een kat in dit boek voor, dus dat is altijd leuk. ;-)
Mocht je ook graag healing fiction lezen, dan raad ik je dit hartverwarmende boek zeker aan. De onderwerpen zijn wel zwaar en verdrietig, maar zeker de moeite waard om eens te lezen. Nog even een extra opmerking: ik vind de cover ook heel erg mooi!
Ik wil @harpercollins_holland heel erg bedanken voor het recensie-exemplaar!
Beoordeling: 3,5 ⭐️
Hier staan Sakura – de mysterieuze eigenares – en haar wijze lapjeskat Kobako voor je klaar als je op zoek bent naar troost. In deze oase van rust begeleiden ze hun gasten in het loslaten van hun verdriet en wijzen ze de weg naar een nieuw begin, vol hoop. Kunnen ze elk van de bezoekers die hen vinden helen?
Dit genre (healing fiction) vind ik altijd wel bijzonder, omdat het je stil laat staan bij bepaalde dingen in het leven. Het zit vol met wijsheden en je leest ook regelmatig Japanse woorden. Dit land en deze cultuur vind ik sowieso enorm interessant, dus ik was dan ook heel erg benieuwd naar dit verhaal.
De jonge Sakura is, samen met haar lapjeskat Kobako, de eigenaresse van een boekwinkel. Er wordt door de bezoekers elke keer een boek uit de boekenkast gekozen en lees je een losstaand verhaal. Het zijn dus eigenlijk verschillende verhalen in een verhaal.
Elk verhaal heeft wel iets. Het gaat over terugdenken aan verschillende dingen in je leven, familie, verdriet, verlies, de verwerking ervan en het oppakken van je leven. Best wel diepzinnige dingen om bij stil te staan.
Niet elk verhaal vond ik even interessant, maar toch wil je verder blijven lezen, mede door de opbouw en stijl van deze verhalen.
En... er komt ook een kat in dit boek voor, dus dat is altijd leuk. ;-)
Mocht je ook graag healing fiction lezen, dan raad ik je dit hartverwarmende boek zeker aan. De onderwerpen zijn wel zwaar en verdrietig, maar zeker de moeite waard om eens te lezen. Nog even een extra opmerking: ik vind de cover ook heel erg mooi!
Ik wil @harpercollins_holland heel erg bedanken voor het recensie-exemplaar!
Beoordeling: 3,5 ⭐️
2026
December 2, 2025Japanuary TBR
📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360
📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360
August 26, 2025
The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop by Takuya Asakura is a translated, cozy fantasy that transports readers to Japan during the cherry blossom season. I chose this ARC because I’m a fan of Japan, eager to understand its culture better, and captivated by the book’s cover. As a fantasy fan, I love diving into cozy, magical worlds whenever possible.
This book stole my heart. It’s a short, easy read with four distinctive chapters, each starting with an interlude. The story follows Sakura, a lovely bookshop owner, and her calico cat. This isn’t an ordinary bookshop—it appears only to those in need under specific conditions. To me, the book is a blueprint for the deepest human emotions: grief, regret, deep love, loss of self, hurt, and protection.
The narrative centers on four main characters, each with their own chapter: Mio, a manga illustrator; Shigo, a train driver; twins Kaho and Shiho; and Kozue. Each chapter features a book vital to the hero’s development. As a daughter, mother, and twin sister, I found the book deeply relevant. Three of the four themes hit me profoundly, sometimes bringing me to tears. It taught me how to be a better daughter, mother, and sister. I highly recommend it to anyone feeling stuck in life and seeking to rekindle gratitude.
The pacing is generally smooth, though the first chapter felt emotionally heavy, making it harder to digest. I’m not very familiar with Japanese literature, but the book’s warm, reflective tone reminds me a bit of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
This book stole my heart. It’s a short, easy read with four distinctive chapters, each starting with an interlude. The story follows Sakura, a lovely bookshop owner, and her calico cat. This isn’t an ordinary bookshop—it appears only to those in need under specific conditions. To me, the book is a blueprint for the deepest human emotions: grief, regret, deep love, loss of self, hurt, and protection.
The narrative centers on four main characters, each with their own chapter: Mio, a manga illustrator; Shigo, a train driver; twins Kaho and Shiho; and Kozue. Each chapter features a book vital to the hero’s development. As a daughter, mother, and twin sister, I found the book deeply relevant. Three of the four themes hit me profoundly, sometimes bringing me to tears. It taught me how to be a better daughter, mother, and sister. I highly recommend it to anyone feeling stuck in life and seeking to rekindle gratitude.
The pacing is generally smooth, though the first chapter felt emotionally heavy, making it harder to digest. I’m not very familiar with Japanese literature, but the book’s warm, reflective tone reminds me a bit of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
August 29, 2025
This book was sweet! I loved every story and one even made me cry a little bit (in a good, bittersweet way)
The translation is beautifully done, the springtime/cherry blossom vibe was truly cosy for this time of year. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys feel good stories.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The translation is beautifully done, the springtime/cherry blossom vibe was truly cosy for this time of year. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys feel good stories.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 12, 2025
I just finished The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop. The first story really drew me in with its atmosphere and emotional weight. The middle stories didn’t connect with me as much, and I kept wishing the book had stayed more focused on the bookshop itself. The cat was one of my favorite parts and I wish she had appeared more.
The book follows four connected stories...people passing through the bookshop, each dealing with loss or struggles, and each leaving with insight. I really enjoyed how the first story tied into the last, which revealed more about the bookshop’s origins and who the little girl and the cat are.
It didn’t feel especially new or surprising, but it has a gentle, comforting quality. I think anyone who likes quiet, bittersweet stories about connection and healing would enjoy it.
The book follows four connected stories...people passing through the bookshop, each dealing with loss or struggles, and each leaving with insight. I really enjoyed how the first story tied into the last, which revealed more about the bookshop’s origins and who the little girl and the cat are.
It didn’t feel especially new or surprising, but it has a gentle, comforting quality. I think anyone who likes quiet, bittersweet stories about connection and healing would enjoy it.
September 23, 2025
I am honestly surprised this book doesn’t have a higher rating on here than it does.
A beautiful book covering love, loss and finding happiness in such a unique way.
A gentle, easy read taking you through many emotions. I couldn’t put it down.
I really recommend reading this, despite the reviews. I loved it.
A beautiful book covering love, loss and finding happiness in such a unique way.
A gentle, easy read taking you through many emotions. I couldn’t put it down.
I really recommend reading this, despite the reviews. I loved it.
November 11, 2025
Toen ik begonnen was met lezen, was ik even bang dat het concept teveel op dat van andere healing fiction boeken ging lijken. Gelukkig zat er een leuke twist in. Zoals in de meeste healing fiction boeken zit er ook een vleugje magie en een kat in. En de cover is absoluut prachtig!
Het boek begint zoals de meeste boeken met een proloog, maar de hoofdstukken die daarna komen worden steeds afgewisseld met een intermezzo. In de proloog en de intermezzo’s zijn het meisje van de cherry blossom bookshop aan het woord en zij geeft een soort inleiding voor het aankomende hoofdstuk.
In ieder hoofdstuk staan nieuwe karakters centraal en dit zorgt ervoor dat de hoofdstukken wat langer zijn. Je hebt een aantal mini verhaaltjes door het boek heen. Aan ieder hoofdstuk is ook een bepaald boek gekoppeld. Dat boek komt ook terug in het hoofdstuk want heeft te maken met de hoofdpersonage in een bepaalde manier. Je krijgt ook wat leuke feitjes over de boeken te lezen.
De schrijver weet een prachtige wereld te creëren, wat ook bijna niet anders kan met die prachtige kersenbloesem en een boekenwinkel. De wereld werd dus goed omschreven waardoor je, je op die locaties waanden. Wel vond ik dat bepaalde dingen te vaak herhaald werden. Ik heb niet geteld hoe vaak de kat in broodhouding is gaan liggen, maar het is vaak… En dat haalde me echt uit het verhaal.
Ik had gehoopt op meer emotie tijdens het lezen. Ik denk dat het boek voor mij iets te oppervlakkig bleef tot het einde. Ik denk dat er meer uitgehaald had kunnen worden, zeker qua emotie en de diepgang van de karakters. Tijdens het lezen van hoofdstuk 2 heb ik wel wat tranen in mijn ogen gekregen, maar pas op het einde bleven die tranen in mijn ogen staan. Het einde vond ik prachtig en verklaarde veel.
Er worden verschillende thema’s in besproken. De een komt vaak in boeken voor, zoals rouw en geheimen. De een minder vaak, namelijk Alzheimer. Ik vond het goed gedaan en fijn dat je er zo een kijkje in het hoofd van diegene krijgt. De onmacht en de frustratie van het niet meer weten wat je bent vergeten, van de soms heldere momenten naar de blanco brein momenten.
Het is een mooie healing fiction, maar voor mij miste het vooral de diepgang in emoties en misschien ook wel van bepaalde personages. Het concept van deze magische boekenwinkel vond ik heel tof en het einde is prachtig. Daarnaast zijn de spotify lijst en de boekenclubvragen een toffe aanvulling op het boek. Heerlijke zen muziek om aan te zetten tijdens het lezen. Dus zeker een leuke read.
Bedankt Harper Collins voor het recensie-exemplaar.
Het boek begint zoals de meeste boeken met een proloog, maar de hoofdstukken die daarna komen worden steeds afgewisseld met een intermezzo. In de proloog en de intermezzo’s zijn het meisje van de cherry blossom bookshop aan het woord en zij geeft een soort inleiding voor het aankomende hoofdstuk.
In ieder hoofdstuk staan nieuwe karakters centraal en dit zorgt ervoor dat de hoofdstukken wat langer zijn. Je hebt een aantal mini verhaaltjes door het boek heen. Aan ieder hoofdstuk is ook een bepaald boek gekoppeld. Dat boek komt ook terug in het hoofdstuk want heeft te maken met de hoofdpersonage in een bepaalde manier. Je krijgt ook wat leuke feitjes over de boeken te lezen.
De schrijver weet een prachtige wereld te creëren, wat ook bijna niet anders kan met die prachtige kersenbloesem en een boekenwinkel. De wereld werd dus goed omschreven waardoor je, je op die locaties waanden. Wel vond ik dat bepaalde dingen te vaak herhaald werden. Ik heb niet geteld hoe vaak de kat in broodhouding is gaan liggen, maar het is vaak… En dat haalde me echt uit het verhaal.
Ik had gehoopt op meer emotie tijdens het lezen. Ik denk dat het boek voor mij iets te oppervlakkig bleef tot het einde. Ik denk dat er meer uitgehaald had kunnen worden, zeker qua emotie en de diepgang van de karakters. Tijdens het lezen van hoofdstuk 2 heb ik wel wat tranen in mijn ogen gekregen, maar pas op het einde bleven die tranen in mijn ogen staan. Het einde vond ik prachtig en verklaarde veel.
Er worden verschillende thema’s in besproken. De een komt vaak in boeken voor, zoals rouw en geheimen. De een minder vaak, namelijk Alzheimer. Ik vond het goed gedaan en fijn dat je er zo een kijkje in het hoofd van diegene krijgt. De onmacht en de frustratie van het niet meer weten wat je bent vergeten, van de soms heldere momenten naar de blanco brein momenten.
Het is een mooie healing fiction, maar voor mij miste het vooral de diepgang in emoties en misschien ook wel van bepaalde personages. Het concept van deze magische boekenwinkel vond ik heel tof en het einde is prachtig. Daarnaast zijn de spotify lijst en de boekenclubvragen een toffe aanvulling op het boek. Heerlijke zen muziek om aan te zetten tijdens het lezen. Dus zeker een leuke read.
Bedankt Harper Collins voor het recensie-exemplaar.
December 12, 2025
A fascinating premise that dragged at times but was entertaining overall!
October 23, 2025
⭐️ 3.75/5
🌸synopsis: to be transported to the mysterious sakura bookshop, you need to be in a perfect, synchronous moment with its owner: reading the same line from the same book, at the same time, in the same season. sheltered beneath a unique cherry blossom tree with varying pink hues, this sanctuary offers not only collection of books and warm drinks but also solace. guided by the gentle owner and her calico cat, four visitors, each grieving a significant loss, learn to navigate their hardship and find a path toward acceptance, with their stories intertwined in the final chapter.
🌸thoughts: i was utterly captivated by the first and last chapters of this book. they were so powerful they moved me to tears. this book is a beautiful tribute to life, love and the importance of cherishing small moments with those who matter most. beyond its theme of grief, it's a powerful push to be honest with our feelings and communicate openly to our loved ones.
healing fiction books with a touch of magic realism, hit all the right notes for me. this story masterfully demonstrates that it is not solely about grief, but also about hope, love and appreciation to the precious people in our life. ultimately offering a new perspective and a guiding light toward finding solace in our grief
🌸synopsis: to be transported to the mysterious sakura bookshop, you need to be in a perfect, synchronous moment with its owner: reading the same line from the same book, at the same time, in the same season. sheltered beneath a unique cherry blossom tree with varying pink hues, this sanctuary offers not only collection of books and warm drinks but also solace. guided by the gentle owner and her calico cat, four visitors, each grieving a significant loss, learn to navigate their hardship and find a path toward acceptance, with their stories intertwined in the final chapter.
🌸thoughts: i was utterly captivated by the first and last chapters of this book. they were so powerful they moved me to tears. this book is a beautiful tribute to life, love and the importance of cherishing small moments with those who matter most. beyond its theme of grief, it's a powerful push to be honest with our feelings and communicate openly to our loved ones.
healing fiction books with a touch of magic realism, hit all the right notes for me. this story masterfully demonstrates that it is not solely about grief, but also about hope, love and appreciation to the precious people in our life. ultimately offering a new perspective and a guiding light toward finding solace in our grief
October 30, 2025
You're just quietly enjoying your read and then the last chapter comes along and makes and breaks your heart, and you have a new favourite read. Beautiful. Ephemeral. Soul-soothing. I'm going to treat myself to a physical copy.
September 7, 2025
Started so well I was invested. I loved the idea of its cherry blossom season and the magical bookshop that nestled amidst the blooming petals inviting its selected guests to come for a santuary and finding solace to heal their souls. Told in four POVs each with their own standalone premises—a woman who just lost her mother, an elderly man with Alzheimer, a twin sisterhood story and a daughter to a writer’s episode— I traversed through the bridges of past and present in their narratives; so full of emotional encounters, tale of familial and career mishaps as well the aftermath journeys that wrapped their concerns and life chapters to a comforting restful ending.
Loved the first and second stories so much for its enchanting sorrow, loss and grief narratives. The characters were a charm and I liked how the author explored both their backstories and familial bond through its down a memory lane exploration. The twin sister’s chapter anyhoo was a bit mediocre to me; though still carrying that same emotional grief due to its friendship scene yet I did not find it as enthralling or memorable much.
Getting an unexpected revelation on the last story that unraveled the mystery behind the magical bookshop and the existence of both the young girl owner and her calico cat. An interesting bookish ref to each story when surreal meets reality with their choices of books and reading— of how each could entered the bookshop after reading the same passage of the same book at the same time as the young girl. I was curious about Ten Nights of Dreams by Natsume Soseki that appeared in second story that I added this book to my wishlist soon after.
This would be a great read if you like something minimal, relatable and light for a healing and slice-of-life premise. An averagely cozy and a reflective enjoyable magical realism overall.
(thank you Times Reads for the gifted proof!)
Loved the first and second stories so much for its enchanting sorrow, loss and grief narratives. The characters were a charm and I liked how the author explored both their backstories and familial bond through its down a memory lane exploration. The twin sister’s chapter anyhoo was a bit mediocre to me; though still carrying that same emotional grief due to its friendship scene yet I did not find it as enthralling or memorable much.
Getting an unexpected revelation on the last story that unraveled the mystery behind the magical bookshop and the existence of both the young girl owner and her calico cat. An interesting bookish ref to each story when surreal meets reality with their choices of books and reading— of how each could entered the bookshop after reading the same passage of the same book at the same time as the young girl. I was curious about Ten Nights of Dreams by Natsume Soseki that appeared in second story that I added this book to my wishlist soon after.
This would be a great read if you like something minimal, relatable and light for a healing and slice-of-life premise. An averagely cozy and a reflective enjoyable magical realism overall.
(thank you Times Reads for the gifted proof!)
October 1, 2025
‘The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop’ was a massive let down for me as it’s another one of those Japanese cosy fiction translations that you can tell was only translated to jump on the hype train and make some money. Despite what the blurb promises, this is not a book for fans of ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’, it’s a pale imitation that completely lacks any of the emotional depth of the original series and it actually fails to live up to its own premise too. The titular bookshop is barely a feature in the book, the visitors are completely one-dimensional so much so that you don’t care about them or their stories, and the mystery surrounding the bookshop is completely explained away in the extremely jarring last chapter of the book. The writing is also just generally very poor- I don’t know if it’s the translation or the actual writing but it was so simplistic and repetitive that reading this just wasn’t a fun or pleasant experience.
This is a book I had to force myself to finish and I would not recommend it to anyone, let alone lovers of cosy Japanese fiction. Do not be fooled by the beautiful cover and the familiar formula the book seemingly offers, this is not a good book and is truly one of the weakest additions to the genre that I’ve ever read.
This is a book I had to force myself to finish and I would not recommend it to anyone, let alone lovers of cosy Japanese fiction. Do not be fooled by the beautiful cover and the familiar formula the book seemingly offers, this is not a good book and is truly one of the weakest additions to the genre that I’ve ever read.
August 3, 2025
Just finished reading this book and I really, really enjoyed it!
First of all, the cover is absolutely stunning. I have a soft spot for cherry blossoms (don’t we all??).
The story explores everyday relationships, and past relationships, but with an original perspective. I also loved the interludes between the stories, they gave the book a good sense of continuity. The girl, Sakura, and Kobako, the cat, sure made me smile from time to time!
The translation was incredibly well done. Honestly, it’s one of the first times I didn’t even notice I was reading a translated Japanese book. I especially appreciated the translator’s note with extra cultural and linguistic context. As someone who’s studying Japanese myself, those little insights were a nice touch!
As this book so beautifully says: a book is a door to another, unknown world, and this one is definitely worth stepping through!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
First of all, the cover is absolutely stunning. I have a soft spot for cherry blossoms (don’t we all??).
The story explores everyday relationships, and past relationships, but with an original perspective. I also loved the interludes between the stories, they gave the book a good sense of continuity. The girl, Sakura, and Kobako, the cat, sure made me smile from time to time!
The translation was incredibly well done. Honestly, it’s one of the first times I didn’t even notice I was reading a translated Japanese book. I especially appreciated the translator’s note with extra cultural and linguistic context. As someone who’s studying Japanese myself, those little insights were a nice touch!
As this book so beautifully says: a book is a door to another, unknown world, and this one is definitely worth stepping through!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
September 20, 2025
The premise had me hooked: a mysterious bookshop tucked away in Japan, full of secrets and fading cherry blossoms 🌸. Sounds magical, right? Unfortunately, the execution felt flat.
✦ The pacing dragged — way too much meandering without enough payoff.
✦ Characters felt paper-thin, more like outlines than real people.
✦ The atmosphere promised coziness but ended up repetitive instead of enchanting.
I really wanted to love this one (a vanishing bookshop is exactly my vibe), but it just didn’t deliver the emotional or literary punch it teased.
✦ The pacing dragged — way too much meandering without enough payoff.
✦ Characters felt paper-thin, more like outlines than real people.
✦ The atmosphere promised coziness but ended up repetitive instead of enchanting.
I really wanted to love this one (a vanishing bookshop is exactly my vibe), but it just didn’t deliver the emotional or literary punch it teased.
October 15, 2025
There’s something magical about stories set around bookshops.
Perhaps because they mirror what reading itself feels like: stepping into a quiet space where the world pauses, and healing begins.
Takuya Asakura’s The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop is one of those tender, soul-soothing reads that reminds us how stories can mend the unseen corners of our hearts.
The premise sounds like a fairytale, a mysterious bookshop that appears only during cherry blossom season, run by Sakura and her calico cat, Kobako.
But beneath its gentle fantasy lies something deeply human: the way grief, regret, and hope intertwine within us.
Each chapter follows a visitor who carries a burden, a lost chance, a painful memory, a quiet longing.
Through books, conversations, and moments steeped in stillness, Sakura helps them rediscover a sense of peace. Reading their stories feels like watching cherry blossoms fall: beautiful, fleeting, and tinged with melancholy.
What I loved most wasn’t the magic of the bookshop, but the reminder that healing doesn’t always come in grand gestures.
Sometimes, it happens quietly in the scent of old paper, a kind word from a stranger, or a story that reaches us at the right time.
When I closed the book, I found myself thinking about how we all have our own “vanishing bookshop” moments, the rare instances where the world feels still enough for us to listen to what our hearts need.
Because sometimes, all we really need is a story that tells us it’s okay to begin again.
Thank you to @putrifariza and @times.reads for this soothing review copy 🙌🏻✨
Perhaps because they mirror what reading itself feels like: stepping into a quiet space where the world pauses, and healing begins.
Takuya Asakura’s The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop is one of those tender, soul-soothing reads that reminds us how stories can mend the unseen corners of our hearts.
The premise sounds like a fairytale, a mysterious bookshop that appears only during cherry blossom season, run by Sakura and her calico cat, Kobako.
But beneath its gentle fantasy lies something deeply human: the way grief, regret, and hope intertwine within us.
Each chapter follows a visitor who carries a burden, a lost chance, a painful memory, a quiet longing.
Through books, conversations, and moments steeped in stillness, Sakura helps them rediscover a sense of peace. Reading their stories feels like watching cherry blossoms fall: beautiful, fleeting, and tinged with melancholy.
What I loved most wasn’t the magic of the bookshop, but the reminder that healing doesn’t always come in grand gestures.
Sometimes, it happens quietly in the scent of old paper, a kind word from a stranger, or a story that reaches us at the right time.
When I closed the book, I found myself thinking about how we all have our own “vanishing bookshop” moments, the rare instances where the world feels still enough for us to listen to what our hearts need.
Because sometimes, all we really need is a story that tells us it’s okay to begin again.
Thank you to @putrifariza and @times.reads for this soothing review copy 🙌🏻✨
November 1, 2025
This one has my whole heart easily my favorite Japanese fiction of the year. It’s soft, melancholic, and quietly magical in that way only Japanese magical realism can be, where grief, memory, and love all blur together like watercolor.
The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop feels like stepping into a dream, the kind that smells faintly of old paper and spring rain. A bookshop that appears only during cherry blossom season? Yes, please!! 💖 But it’s more than just its whimsy it’s about people finding pieces of themselves in stories, about books that hold you when no one else can. I found it so, so relatable as a girl who’s always loved through books, because sometimes, the stories we read reflect back little pieces of who we are.
Each chapter follows someone carrying a little ache inside them, and somehow, by the end, you’re healing right alongside them. It’s gentle, tender, and full of warmth, even when it’s breaking your heart. And don’t get me started on Kobako, the cat , absolute perfection.🫶🏻
I teared up more than once, but in the best way. The kind of tears that remind you you’re alive and still capable of feeling deeply. This book whisper it's message through cherry blossoms and coffee steam...live, love, remember, and keep reading books. 🌸
The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop feels like stepping into a dream, the kind that smells faintly of old paper and spring rain. A bookshop that appears only during cherry blossom season? Yes, please!! 💖 But it’s more than just its whimsy it’s about people finding pieces of themselves in stories, about books that hold you when no one else can. I found it so, so relatable as a girl who’s always loved through books, because sometimes, the stories we read reflect back little pieces of who we are.
Each chapter follows someone carrying a little ache inside them, and somehow, by the end, you’re healing right alongside them. It’s gentle, tender, and full of warmth, even when it’s breaking your heart. And don’t get me started on Kobako, the cat , absolute perfection.🫶🏻
I teared up more than once, but in the best way. The kind of tears that remind you you’re alive and still capable of feeling deeply. This book whisper it's message through cherry blossoms and coffee steam...live, love, remember, and keep reading books. 🌸
September 16, 2025
Sometimes you read books that are profoundly deep and establish a safe haven for healing and new beginnings. The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop is one such incredibly well written and beautifully weaved story.
A mysterious bookshop called "The Cherry Blossom Bookshop" where the owner, Sakura and her wise calico cat, Kobako, not only create the perfect space for all booklovers but also those who burdened with past regrets and what ifs.
Four lives, four stories told over the span of four seasons, each visitor explore their sorrows and regrets to finally accept the peace and move forward in lives with a renewed sense of purpose and a heart filled with happiness and satisfaction. Reading the same book and the same passage transports them to a place and time where past and present amalgamates.
Are you ready to meet Sakura and Kobako? Well then join along as the adventure of healing, hope and most of all delicate solace begins with presence of beautiful cherry blossoms, freshly brewed coffee and special books.
The storyline focuses on the themes of grief, loss, sorrows and regrets. With the charming bookshop and two intriguing and definitely memorable characters (Sakura and Kobako) each narrative holds message of love, healing, self-acceptance and closure. It's like a compass that points them towards path of learning that despite having challenges, struggles and changed circumstances, you hold the key to your own happiness. Regrets can drag you into a dark spiralling abyss but the importance of letting go will free you from all of it.
"The power of miracles" is the core message of this wonderfully magical story.
A mysterious bookshop called "The Cherry Blossom Bookshop" where the owner, Sakura and her wise calico cat, Kobako, not only create the perfect space for all booklovers but also those who burdened with past regrets and what ifs.
Four lives, four stories told over the span of four seasons, each visitor explore their sorrows and regrets to finally accept the peace and move forward in lives with a renewed sense of purpose and a heart filled with happiness and satisfaction. Reading the same book and the same passage transports them to a place and time where past and present amalgamates.
Are you ready to meet Sakura and Kobako? Well then join along as the adventure of healing, hope and most of all delicate solace begins with presence of beautiful cherry blossoms, freshly brewed coffee and special books.
The storyline focuses on the themes of grief, loss, sorrows and regrets. With the charming bookshop and two intriguing and definitely memorable characters (Sakura and Kobako) each narrative holds message of love, healing, self-acceptance and closure. It's like a compass that points them towards path of learning that despite having challenges, struggles and changed circumstances, you hold the key to your own happiness. Regrets can drag you into a dark spiralling abyss but the importance of letting go will free you from all of it.
"The power of miracles" is the core message of this wonderfully magical story.
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September 17, 2025DNF @ 37%
i’m sorry im so bored
i wanted to just read it because it’s not even 200 pages long but i actually can’t even bring myself to do that
i’m sorry im so bored
i wanted to just read it because it’s not even 200 pages long but i actually can’t even bring myself to do that
December 7, 2025
A pretty cover but unfortunately the writing inside did not match up to expectations. Disappointing.
November 18, 2025
Dit was zo ongelofelijk lief en mooi. Zo voel ik me na het uitlezen van dit boek: 🥺
Prachtig hoe alle losse verhalen aan het eind samenkomen en ook het ontstaan van de boekwinkel was zo mooi en er zat zo’n mooie gedachte achter.
Ik had verwacht een ‘gewoon lief leuk boek’ te gaan lezen maar het deed me echt meer voelen dan verwacht.
“Een boek is een deur naar het onbekende; het heet iedereen die er binnenstapt van harte welkom en neemt hen mee naar allerlei verschillende tijden en plaatsen”
Prachtig hoe alle losse verhalen aan het eind samenkomen en ook het ontstaan van de boekwinkel was zo mooi en er zat zo’n mooie gedachte achter.
Ik had verwacht een ‘gewoon lief leuk boek’ te gaan lezen maar het deed me echt meer voelen dan verwacht.
“Een boek is een deur naar het onbekende; het heet iedereen die er binnenstapt van harte welkom en neemt hen mee naar allerlei verschillende tijden en plaatsen”
November 24, 2025
Dankjewel Harper Collins Holland dat ik dit e-book mocht ontvangen en recenseren!
Cherry Blossom Bookshop is zo’n verhaal dat je rustig bij de hand neemt en je even laat ontsnappen aan de drukte van alledag. Deze sprookjesachtige boekwinkel, verscholen tussen bloeiende kersenbloesems, voelt direct als een veilige haven. Hier vinden we Sakura – de mysterieuze eigenaresse – en haar trouwe lapjeskat Kobako, die bezoekers bijstaan met precies het boek dat ze op dat moment nodig hebben.
Het boek bevat diverse korte verhalen over personages die allemaal op hun eigen manier worstelen met rouw, verlies en onverwerkte emoties. Sommige verhalen raakten me sterker, terwijl andere me minder wisten te pakken. Hoewel er veel mooie en ontroerende momenten in zitten, miste ik op sommige plekken net wat meer diepgang om er helemaal in meegezogen te worden.
Het boek ademt een zachte, warme sfeer, bijna meditatief, en de boekwinkel voelt aan als een toevluchtsoord waar je even tot jezelf kunt komen. En dat er een kat door de pagina’s wandelt? Dat is altijd een leuke toevoeging natuurlijk!
Dit was mijn eerste ervaring met healing fiction, en ik weet nog niet helemaal zeker of dit genre iets voor mij is. Ik denk ook dat timing een grote rol speelt: zo’n rustgevend, reflectief boek komt misschien meer binnen op het juiste moment.
Als je houdt van kalme, troostrijke verhalen met een magische ondertoon, dan is dit absoluut een mooi boek om te proberen.
Cherry Blossom Bookshop is zo’n verhaal dat je rustig bij de hand neemt en je even laat ontsnappen aan de drukte van alledag. Deze sprookjesachtige boekwinkel, verscholen tussen bloeiende kersenbloesems, voelt direct als een veilige haven. Hier vinden we Sakura – de mysterieuze eigenaresse – en haar trouwe lapjeskat Kobako, die bezoekers bijstaan met precies het boek dat ze op dat moment nodig hebben.
Het boek bevat diverse korte verhalen over personages die allemaal op hun eigen manier worstelen met rouw, verlies en onverwerkte emoties. Sommige verhalen raakten me sterker, terwijl andere me minder wisten te pakken. Hoewel er veel mooie en ontroerende momenten in zitten, miste ik op sommige plekken net wat meer diepgang om er helemaal in meegezogen te worden.
Het boek ademt een zachte, warme sfeer, bijna meditatief, en de boekwinkel voelt aan als een toevluchtsoord waar je even tot jezelf kunt komen. En dat er een kat door de pagina’s wandelt? Dat is altijd een leuke toevoeging natuurlijk!
Dit was mijn eerste ervaring met healing fiction, en ik weet nog niet helemaal zeker of dit genre iets voor mij is. Ik denk ook dat timing een grote rol speelt: zo’n rustgevend, reflectief boek komt misschien meer binnen op het juiste moment.
Als je houdt van kalme, troostrijke verhalen met een magische ondertoon, dan is dit absoluut een mooi boek om te proberen.
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