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The Nakano Thrift Shop

by Allison Markin Powell, Hiromi Kawakami
The Nakano Thrift Shop
The Nakano Thrift Shop

Eccentric characters unite in charming thrift shop tales.

If you're drawn to stories that unfold quietly yet are filled with whimsy, "The Nakano Thrift Shop" might just be your next favorite read. Kawakami masterfully weaves the everyday lives of an eclectic cast into a narrative that feels both cozy and intriguing. It's a book that turns the mundane into magic, perfect for those seeking a gentle escape into the lives of others.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Nakano Thrift Shop

by Allison Markin Powell, Hiromi Kawakami
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ISBN: 9781846276002
Authors: Allison Markin Powell, Hiromi Kawakami
Publisher: Portobello Books
Date of Publication: 2017-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Romance, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Contemporary Romance, Literature, Japanese Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.38
(rated by 14234 readers)

Description

When Hitomi takes a job on the cash register of a neighbourhood thrift store, she finds herself drawn into a very idiosyncratic community. There is Mr Nakano, an enigmatic ladies' man with several ex-wives; Masayo, Mr Nakano's sister, an artist who has never married; and her fellow employee Takeo, a shy but charming young man. And every day, customers from the neighbourhood pass in and out as curios are bought and sold, each one containing its own surprising story. When Hitomi and Takeo begin to fall for one another, they find themselves in the centre of their own drama - and on the edges of many others. A tender and affecting exploration of the mystery that lurks in the ordinary, this novel traces the seemingly imperceptible threads that weave together a community, and the knots that bind us to one another.
 

Eccentric characters unite in charming thrift shop tales.

If you're drawn to stories that unfold quietly yet are filled with whimsy, "The Nakano Thrift Shop" might just be your next favorite read. Kawakami masterfully weaves the everyday lives of an eclectic cast into a narrative that feels both cozy and intriguing. It's a book that turns the mundane into magic, perfect for those seeking a gentle escape into the lives of others.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.