The Full Moon Coffee Shop (The Full Moon Coffee Shop, #1)
Mai Mochizuki
Translated from the Japanese bestseller, this charming and magical novel, inspired by the myth of cats returning favors to those who care for them, reminds us that it’s never too late to follow our stars. In Japan cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon. This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and seemingly appears at random to adrift young people at crucial junctions in their lives. It’s also run by talking cats. While customers at the Full Moon Coffee Shop partake in cakes, coffees, and teas, the cats also consult them on their star charts, offer cryptic wisdom, and let them know where their lives have veered off course—because every person who visits the shop has been feeling more than a little lost. And for a down-on-her-luck screenwriter, a romantically stuck movie director, a hopeful hairstylist, and a technologically challenged website designer, the feline guides will set them back on their fated paths. After all, there is a reason the shop appeared to each of them…
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I didn’t realize it was about astrology but it was fun to learn a bit about. The vibes are very cozy fall which is perfect for this time of year. Quick and cute but also introspective. Also love a translation! And having visited the three cities the story floats around it was easy to imagine and return to the beauty of the Japanese cities.
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I love this trend of Japanese literature where the protagonist is a struggling someone and there is a person out there that has the answer to their problems whether it’s through a book, food or in this case through astrology. It’s fantastical obviously but it has such a wistful and dreamy element to it that’s so soothing. Also as someone who grew up with classical music (both listening and playing) the references were an added bonus. It’s curious - I’m such a skeptic when it comes to astrology because I can’t fathom the placement of planets and stars determining what my life could look like. But this read made me question it all, and I think that’s a really beautiful thing.
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