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🪻The Calico Cat At The Chibineko Kitchen

✒️ Author : Yuta Takahashi
🌼Translation : Cat Anderson
🤎Review and Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🔸The Calico Cat At The Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi is the second book in this series that talks about four characters, each drawn to the kitchen by their grief and sorrow of losing their loved ones. Kai, the owner and chef at this magical and mysterious kitchen, prepares remembrance meals for his guests, that gives them a chance to reconnect with someone they’ve lost and get closure.

🔸Each story is an emotional tale capturing the complexity of grief, love, heartbreak and the small things and memories we hold onto after losing someone we love. The writing is delicate with an atmosphere that feels like stepping into a dream at twilight—bittersweet, serene, and comforting.

🔸This book offers quiet, reflective moments on grief and closure that feels like a warm hug. It's a beautiful and heart warming read that stays with you even after the last page.

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🪻SOYANGRI BOOK KITCHEN
📚My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🪶Author: Kim Jee Hye 🩵 Translation : Shanna Tan

🧡Soyangri Book Kitchen is a comforting read – an ode to the healing power of quiet spaces, good food, fascinating books and human connection. Perfect for anyone looking for a soulful escape that gently reminds you that's it’s okay to pause or take a break.

The author, Kim Jee Hye, crafts a gentle, heartwarming narrative centered around a unique retreat nestled in the beautiful countryside of Soyangri, where we also experience the beauty and comfort of each passing season. It is run by Yoojin, who escapes her stressful city life in Seoul and opens a book kitchen for tired weary souls like herself. With the help of her staff she lovingly prepares delicious meals, gives thoughtful book recommendations and offers a stay full of warmth and solace to her guests.

We come across various relatable characters dealing with grief, burnout, illness, stress, heartbreak, loss of loved ones or loss of direction in their lives. Their stories weave through the novel like the turning pages of our favorite book – some stay for just a few chapters, others linger for a whole season, but each one departs from Soyangri changed in a quiet way.

There’s no melodrama here, no grand resolutions or sweeping climaxes. Instead, Soyangri Book Kitchen offers a slow, healing pace – much like the place it describes. It is a book about presence, about noticing and about the small acts of caring that can mend something broken. For anyone who has ever longed for a place to rest and to quietly begin again, this book is a soothing balm to the soul.✨

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🧡 Happy World Book Day everyone 🧡
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