The Bookshop Woman

The Bookshop Woman by Nanako Hanada

The Bookshop Woman is a tender, atmospheric novel about the quiet power of books and the lives they touch. Nanako Hanada tells her own autobiographical story of her experience on a dating app, drawing on her skills as a bookshop manager to recommend books to strangers, weaving themes of belonging, resilience, and the everyday magic of reading into a narrative that lingers long after the last page. 

Not coffee related, but relevant all the same, about the potential power of a book that could change your life and the connection between strangers.

Special Features

• A beautifully written, intimate memoir 
• Explores themes of solitude, community, and the healing power of books
• Resonates with readers who love gentle, reflective storytelling in the spirit of Japanese literature
• A perfect gift for book lovers and anyone who finds comfort in quiet spaces
  

About the Author

Nanako Haneda is a Japanese novelist celebrated for her lyrical prose and her ability to capture the emotional depth of ordinary lives. Known for exploring the intersection of literature and human connection, she has gained a devoted readership both in Japan and internationally. The Bookshop Woman is among her most beloved works, praised for its warmth, insight, and universal appeal to anyone who has ever found themselves at home among bookshelves.

Book Details

• Title: The Bookshop Woman
• Author: Nanako Hanada
• Translator: Cat Anderson
• Format: Paperback
• Subject: Bookstores, romantic relationships, self discovery
• Publication Date: 2025
• Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
• Dimensions: 200 x 130 x 15mm
• Weight: 170g