Why the Morisaki Bookshop Novels Were Exactly What I Needed (and Maybe What You Need Too)
I didn’t pick up Days at the Morisaki Bookshop expecting anything special. Honestly, I just wanted something quiet. My mind felt overstimulated, my heart a little worn down. I wasn’t in the mood for a twisty plot or anything that tried too hard. I wanted a story that let me breathe. What I found was more than that. Satoshi Yagisawa’s two novels — Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and its sequel, More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop are now books I find myself quietly recommending to people when they’re going through something. A breakup. Burnout. A big, life-shaped question mark. They’re not loud books. They don’t promise transformation. But they…
The Alchemist: Favorite Quotes From This Amazing Book
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho is a short novel about Santiago, a young shepherd who dreams of finding treasure in Egypt. His journey becomes a quest for self-discovery, guided by lessons about following your dreams, listening to your heart, and trusting the universe. It’s a symbolic and inspirational story about finding one’s true purpose in life. Best Quotes from This Book:- When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises. You will never be able to escape your heart. So it’s better to listen to…
