The Healing Season of Pottery

Yeon Somin, Clare Richards, Clare Richards

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Penguin Books Ltd
25 November 2025

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Fiction in translation; Complementary therapies, healing & health; Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts

A heart warming and irresistible Korean novel about the rejuvenating power of pottery, perfect for the growing trend in healing fiction.

She rubbed the spoiled clay with her fingertips. Like a wound as it heals, the traces faded, and had soon vanished completely, as if they'd never been there at all.

Burnt out by her newswriting job, Jungmin abruptly quits; she's worked tirelessly for years and she needs to make a change.

Now, after months of hibernation, it's time to put her life back together. Venturing out into the streets near Seoul, she stumbles upon the Soyo pottery workshop. Drawn in by its light and warmth, and the smell of clay and coffee, Jungmin feels something unfurl within her...

Here, everyone has a story to share, and as the seasons change, Jungmin returns to herself. Pot by pot, plate by plate, Jungmin discovers that as her hands become busier, her mind becomes calmer, and her heart opens up like never before.

From a rising talent, this is an uplifting story of new friends and old practices, of finding community, and of what happens when you finally slow down in this fast-paced world.

By: Yeon Somin
Edited by: Clare Richards
Translated by: Clare Richards
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781405966771
ISBN 10: 1405966777
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 25 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Yeon Somin (Author) Yeon Somin is a rising talent in Korea who has made her mark in both literary and television writing. She has received multiple accolades, including the prestigious Korea New Writer's Award. Yeon is an active contributor to the Brunch writing community and has worked as a freelance television writer for major networks. During her free time, she finds solace in the art of pottery.