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The Bookshop Woman

Narrated by Yuriri Naka

Released
September 15, 2026
Length
5 hrs 40 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Penguin Audio
"The Bookshop Woman" is a heartwarming story about Nanako Hanada, a passionate Tokyo-based bookseller who discovers the transformative power of literature and human connection through her involvement with Perfect Strangers, a meet-up site for brief, meaningful encounters. Amid personal challenges and isolation, she forms unexpected bonds with diverse strangers by recommending life-changing books, making Tokyo feel more like a close-knit community. Filled with humor and warmth, the narrative explores how books can serve as bridges to understanding and friendship.

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