Shweta

“I wanted to write a novel evoking the mood of Kamome Diner and Little Forest. A space we can escape to, a refuge from the intensity of daily life where we can’t even pause to take a breather. A space to shelter us from the harsh criticisms whipping us to do more, to go faster. A space to snuggle comfortably for a day. A day without something siphoning our energy, a day to replenish what’s lost. A day we begin with anticipation and end with satisfaction. A day where we grow, and from growth sprouts hope. A day spent having meaningful conversations with good people. Most importantly, a day where we feel good, and our heart beats strongly. I wanted to write about such a day, and the people within it.”
― Hwang Bo-reum, Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

“When we're sinking in water, it can be a relief to feel the ground beneath our feet, the rock bottom, because we know we can kick against it to rise again. But if you can't feel the ground in life, the fear can be overwhelming.”
― Baek Se-hee, I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokpokki

“When significant proportions of our time are spent working, recuperating from work, compensating for work, or doing the many things necessary in order to find, prepare for, and hold on to work, it becomes increasingly difficult to say how much of our time is truly our own.”’8”
― Hwang Bo-reum, Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

“When we feel like crying, we should let it all out. Forcing them back only makes the wounds heal slower.”
― Hwang Bo-Reum, Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop