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

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Japanese London : Doubleday, an imprint of Transworld Publishers, 2023Description: 250 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780857529121 (hbk.)
Uniform titles:
  • Osagashimono wa toshoshitsu made. English
Related works:
  • Container of (expression): Aoyama, Michiko, 1970- Osagashimono wa toshoshitsu made. English
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 23 895.636 AOY 020722
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.
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Book Book Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bangalore 895.636 AOY 020722 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 020722

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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.

Text mainly in English with some Japanese.

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