Soyangri Book Kitchen

Kim Jee Hye, Shanna Tan

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Hardback

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Korean

Harvill
07 October 2025

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Fiction in translation

A heartwarming bestselling Korean novel about the power of books to heal, as a woman leaves her busy life in Seoul to open a bookshop cafe in the countryside where guests can stay overnight

Welcome to Soyangri Book Kitchen

In a peaceful village in the countryside, far from the bustling heart of Seoul, lies a book lovers' paradise. With its wafts of delicious food and book-filled shelves, Soyangri Book Kitchen is dotingly managed by its plucky proprietor Yoojin. Her aim? To create a sanctuary for weary souls like herself.

But the book kitchen is more than just a place to eat or read - it's a place which offers its guests a true escape, not just inside the pages of its many books, but in the warm embrace of an overnight bookstay.

Over the course of a year, seven individuals, all at a crossroads in their lives, find their way to Yoojin's book kitchen. Among them are Da-in, a singer grappling with an identity crisis, Sohee, a promising lawyer confronted with a daunting medical diagnosis, and Soohyuk, a young musical director whose dreams have been stifled by failure.

As they arrive in Soyangri, each of them will find their life subtly transformed by the magic of its books and the kindness of its people.

By: Kim Jee Hye
Translated by: Shanna Tan
Imprint: Harvill
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 143mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 315g
ISBN: 9781787304628
ISBN 10: 1787304620
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 07 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Kim Jee Hye (Author) Kim Jee Hye studied Journalism and Broadcasting, and she now runs an independent bookshop in South Korea called Walking on the Clouds. Soyangri Book Kitchen is her debut novel. Shanna Tan (Translator) Shanna Tan is a literary translator working from Korean, Chinese and Japanese into English. Her translations include the bestselling Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum. Born and raised in Singapore, she is currently spending some time in Bangkok.

Reviews for Soyangri Book Kitchen

A heartwarming and soothing journey… ideal for those who need a respite from the chaos of contemporary life -- 5* reader review One of the best books I’ve read in a while… A beautiful book -- 5* reader review A must read for anyone at a crossroads in their life -- 5* reader review This book held my heart… profoundly deep and inspiring -- 5* reader review Perfect for fans of cosy fiction with heart and delicious detail -- 5* reader review Your feel your anxieties melt away… By the end, I actually felt really inspired and hopeful, like I grew with all the characters -- 4* reader review An inspiring story of overcoming life's struggles and finding peace and happiness through the love of books -- 4* reader review If you enjoyed Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Yeonnam-Dong’s Smiley Laundromat, this one will be right up your street -- 4.5* reader review