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  • The Convenience Store by the Sea

    by Sonoko Machida ...
    Translated by Bruno Navasky ...
    **The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide."An unexpected treasure." —Laurie Gilmore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe**Welcome to Tenderness!A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness.Sure, it's a bit odd that the incredibly ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Woman, the Boy, and the Whale

    by Sonoko Machida ...
    Translated by Sam Bett ...
    **THE MILLION-COPY JAPANESE BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARDMADE INTO AN AWARD-NOMINATED FILM"A love letter to those who've always felt out of step with the world." —Mikki Brammer, bestselling author of The Collected Regrets of CloverFrom the internationally bestselling author of The Convenience Store By the Sea, a deeply moving story about the unexpected bond between a woman who ... Read more

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    The Convenience Store by the Sea

    by Sonoko Machida ...
    Narrated by Yuriri Naka ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 33 min

    **The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide."An unexpected treasure." —Laurie Gilmore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe**Welcome to Tenderness!A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness.Sure, it's a bit odd that the incredibly ... Read more

    $22.00 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen

    The beloved Japanese bestseller about a magical restaurant that will nourish your soul

    by Yuta Takahashi ...
    Narrated by Hanako Footman ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 17 min

    ***NOW ALSO AVAILABLE! The second book the series: The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen*“Wonderful . . . A cozy, emotional gem . . . Each chapter is a quiet, healing moment, filled with food, memory and the comfort of cats.” —The Seattle TimesYour table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time to reunite ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

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    The Rainfall Market

    by You Yeong-Gwang ...
    Narrated by Rosa Escoda ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 1 min

    If you could swap your life for a better one, which would you choose?On the outskirts of Rainbow Town, there is an old, abandoned house. They say that if you send a letter detailing your misfortunes there, you could receive a ticket. If you bring this ticket to the house on the first day of the rainy season, you'll be granted entrance into the mysterious Rainfall Market—where you can choose to ... Read more

    $17.50 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    Four Seasons in Japan

    An utterly mesmerising and transportive novel, the perfect gift for book lovers!

    by Nick Bradley ...
    Narrated by Hanako Footman ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 42 min

    Brought to you by PenguinFlo is sick of Tokyo. Suffering from a crisis in confidence, she is stuck in a rut, her translation work has dried up and she's in a relationship that's run its course. That's until she stumbles upon a mysterious book left by a fellow passenger on the Tokyo Subway. From the very first page, Flo is transformed and immediately feels compelled to translate this forgotten ... Read more

    $19.11 USD

    Also available as: eBook

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    The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop

    by Takuya Asakura ...
    Narrated by Hanako Footman ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 22 min

    **‘Broke me apart and also healed me at the same time!!!**✨ … Beautiful … Heartwarming … Adorable … Made me feel warm and cozy … Touched my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As the last petal falls, the final page is turned…Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop, a haven for book lovers that only appears during the fleeting cherry blossom season. Nestled amidst the bloom of delicate petals, you’ll find a sanctuary for ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

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  • The Second Chance Convenience Store

    A Novel

    Translated by Janet Hong ...
    by Kim Ho-Yeon ...
    "It’s easy to see why this quick and endearing read was so popular in Korea and beyond; U.S. readers are in for a treat." — Library JournalIn this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of found family, community, and redemption ... Read more

    Was $14.99 USD Now $7.99 USD

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    Inspector Imanishi Investigates

    by Seicho Matsumoto ...
    Narrated by Kenichiro Thomson ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 41 min

    Tokyo, 1960s. An unassuming but respected homicide detective, Eitaro Imanishi has a knack for both writing haiku and solving crimes. But when a mysterious unidentified body appears on the tracks of a rail yard, Imanishi has his work cut out for him. Soon, he finds himself on a strange chase that takes him from the hip hangouts of avant-garde Tokyo to a spa in rural Honshu. And all the while, the ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

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    Also available as: eBook

  • The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen

    The beloved Japanese bestseller about a magical restaurant that will nourish your soul

    by Yuta Takahashi ...
    Translated by Cat Anderson ...
    ***NOW ALSO AVAILABLE! The second book the series: The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen*“Wonderful . . . A cozy, emotional gem . . . Each chapter is a quiet, healing moment, filled with food, memory and the comfort of cats.” —The Seattle TimesYour table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time to reunite ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng

    A Darkly Funny, Gory, and Ghostly Horror Novel

    by Kylie Lee Baker ...
    **New York Times 100 Notable Books for 2025Goodreads Choice Award Finalist for HorrorUSA TODAY Best Books of 2025Library Journal Best Books of 2025Spotify Best Horror Books of 2025Kobo Best Horror Books of 2025Book Riot Best Books of 2025Los Angeles Public Library Best Fiction of 2025Google Play Best Horror Novel of 2025"A compelling, gory, ghostly romp."—Paul Tremblay, New York Times... ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop

    by Takuya Asakura ...
    Translated by Yuka Maeno ...
    **‘Broke me apart and also healed me at the same time!!!**✨ … Beautiful … Heartwarming … Adorable … Made me feel warm and cozy … Touched my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As the last petal falls, the final page is turned…Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop, a haven for book lovers that only appears during the fleeting cherry blossom season. Nestled amidst the bloom of delicate petals, you’ll find a sanctuary for ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook