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Author:

Aoyama, Michiko, 1970- author.

Title:

What you are looking for is in the library / Michiko Aoyama ; translated from the Japanese by Alison Watts.

Edition:

Large print edition.

Publisher:

Thorndike Press,

Copyright Date:

2024

Description:

323 pages (large print) ; 22 cm

Subject:

Reference librarians--Fiction.
Library users--Fiction.
Books and reading--Fiction.
Counseling--Fiction.
Large type books.
Tokyo (Japan)--Fiction.
Psychological fiction.

Other Authors:

Watts, Alison, translator.

Summary:

What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it. A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother tries to overcome demotion at work after maternity leave, a conscientious accountant yearns to open an antique store, a recently retired salaryman searches for newfound purpose. In Komachi's unique book recommendations they will find just what they need to achieve their dreams. What You Are Looking For Is in the Library is about the magic of libraries and the discovery of connection. This inspirational tale shows how, by listening to our hearts, seizing opportunity and reaching out, we too can fulfill our lifelong dreams. Which book will you recommend?"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9798885796620 (large print : softcover)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1395362058

LCCN:

2023040726

Locations:

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

SHPC094 -- Denver Public Library (Denver)

GHPD771 -- Grimes Public Library (Grimes)

AOPB937 -- Humeston Public Library (Humeston)

PEPC626 -- Stilwell Public Library (New Sharon)

GZPE631 -- Pella Public Library (Pella)