RUSSIAN FEDERATION / Хван Порым / 황보름 / 2024 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Korean Fiction  >  21st century

Южнокорейский бестселлер – продано более 200 000 экземпляров!Чарующий хилинг роман о жизни в комфорте и исцелении души понравится поклонникам книги «"Магазин снов" мистера Талергута»!Ёнчжу верит, что в книгах сокрыта невероятная сила, ведь каждая прочитанная история не просто остается в памяти – она пускает корни в нашей душе. Решив жить не ради счастья в туманном будущем, а ощущая себя счастливой каждый день, Ёнчжу отказывается от прежней жизни и, следуя за своей детской мечтой, открывает книжный магазин. Незаметно ее начинает увлекать новое дело, и тихий уголок мало-помалу привлекает людей, у которых непростые жизненные истории. Среди новых знакомых и бариста Минчжун. Вкусом своего кофе он хочет разогреть атмосферу книжного магазина, а ароматом – оставить теплое воспоминание в сердцах посетителей.Добро пожаловать в мир мечты, кофе и книг!© Оформление. ООО «Издательство АСТ», 2024

UNITED STATES / Jungeun Yun / 윤정은 / 2024 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Korean Fiction  >  21st century  >  SF  >  Fantasy

Welcome to the Marigold Mind Laundry, where we wash away the stains from your heart. In this enchanting tale—a blockbuster bestseller in Korea—the enigmatic owner of a magical laundromat that erases people’s painful memories must learn to find her own peace before she can truly help others.

UNITED STATES / J.M. LEE / 이정명 / 2020 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Korean Fiction  >  21st century

An unidentified body is discovered in New York City, with numbers and symbols written in blood near the corpse. Gilmo, a North Korean national who interprets the world through numbers, formulas, and mathematical theories, is arrested on the spot. Angela, a CIA operative, is assigned to gain his trust and access his unique thought-process. The enigmatic Gilmo used to have a quiet life back in Pyongyang. But when his father, a preeminent doctor, is discovered to be a secret Christian, he is subsequently incarcerated along with Gilmo, in a political prison overseen by a harsh, cruel warden. There, Gilmo meets the spirited Yeong-ae, who becomes his only friend. When Yeong-ae manages to escape, Gilmo flees to track her down. He uses his peculiar gifts to navigate betrayal and the criminal underworld of east Asia—a world wholly alien to everything he's ever known. In The Boy Who Escaped Paradise, celebrated author J. M. Lee delves into a hidden world filled with vivid characters trapped by ideology, greed, and despair. Gilmo's saga forces the listener to question the line between good and evil, truth and falsehood, captivity and freedom.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION / Хиён Ли / 이희영 / 2024 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Korean Fiction  >  21st century

Южнокорейский бестселлер от популярного автора!Пронзительная история о том, как однажды тело может отвергнуть собственную душу!Удивительная история случилась со старшеклассниками Хан Сури и Ын Рю. После автомобильной аварии души и тела молодых людей разделились и стали жить самостоятельно. Но если тело может продолжить спокойно существовать без души, то душа исчезнет через неделю.Душам ребят нужно найти способ преодолеть невидимую стену, преграждающую путь к их телам. В этом им помогут напутствия Проводника Душ, таинственного посланника из потустороннего мира. Теперь они могут лучше понять себя и свои проблемы. Хан Сури изо всех сил старалась быть лучшей во всем, Ын Рю глубоко прятал свои страдания, чувствуя себя покинутым семьей.Успеют ли души молодых людей вернуться в тела или уйдут вслед за Проводником в иной мир? Смогут ли Хан Сури и Ын Рю, пережив все эти страшные испытания, изменить свои взгляды на жизнь, принять и простить себя и людей вокруг?© ООО «Издательство АСТ», 2023 Source: https://lti.overdrive.com/media/10376456?cid=37224

GERMANY / Michelle Zauner / Michelle Z / 2023 / literature  >  English and American literatures

Als Michelle mit Mitte zwanzig erfährt, dass ihre Mutter an Krebs erkrankt ist, steht die Welt für sie still. Sie lässt ihr bisheriges Leben in Philadelphia zurück und kehrt heim nach Oregon, in ihr abgelegenes Elternhaus, um ganz für ihre Mutter da zu sein. Doch schon ein halbes Jahr später stirbt die Mutter. Michelle begegnet ihrer Trauer, ihrer Wut, ihrer Angst mit einer Selbsttherapie: der koreanischen Küche. Sie kocht all die asiatischen Gerichte, die sie früher mit ihrer Mutter aß und erinnert sich dabei an die gemeinsame Zeit: an das Aufwachsen unter den Augen einer strengen und fordernden Mutter; an die quirligen Sommer in Seoul; an das Gefühl, weder in den USA noch in Korea ganz dazuzugehören. Und an die Körper und Seele wärmenden Gerichte, über denen sie und ihre Mutter immer wieder zusammengefunden haben. Source: https://lti.overdrive.com/media/10772978?cid=37224

UNITED STATES / MIYE LEE / 이미예 / 2024 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Korean Fiction  >  21st century

THE #1 KOREAN BESTSELLER WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD For fans of magical realism and the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series by Toshikazu Kawaguchi comes this cozy fantasy debut. What if there was a store that sold dreams? Which would you buy? And who might you become when you wake up? In a mysterious town hidden in our collective subconscious there's a department store that sells dreams. Day and night, visitors both human and animal shuffle in to purchase their latest adventure. Each floor specializes in a specific type of dream: childhood memories, food dreams, ice skating, dreams of stardom. Flying dreams are almost always sold out. Some seek dreams of loved ones who have died. For Penny, an enthusiastic new hire, working at Dallergut is the opportunity of a lifetime. As she uncovers the workings of this whimsical world, she bonds with a cast of unforgettable characters, including Dallergut, the flamboyant and wise owner, Babynap Rockabye, a famous dream designer, Maxim, a nightmare producer, and the many customers who dream to heal, dream to grow, and dream to flourish. A captivating story that will leave a lingering magical feeling in readers' minds, this is the first book in a bestselling duology for anyone exhausted from the reality of their daily life. Source: https://lti.overdrive.com/media/10251735

SPAIN / Han Kang / 한강 / 2024 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Korean Fiction  >  21st century

REMIO BOOKER INTERNACIONAL 2016 El fenómeno literario internacional que catapultó a Han Kang y que está destinado a ser un clásico «Un libro que resistirá el paso de los años». Gabi Martínez «Palabra a palabra, La vegetariana es una experiencia extraordinaria». Daniel Hahn, The Guardian «Una de las escritoras más sublimes que pueblan el escenario contemporáneo». Berna González Harbour, El País Hasta ahora, Yeonghye ha sido la esposa diligente y discreta que su marido siempre ha deseado. Sin ningún atractivo especial ni ningún defecto en particular, cumple los requisitos necesarios para que su matrimonio funcione sin sobresaltos. Todo cambia cuando unas pesadillas brutales y sanguinarias empiezan a despertarla por las noches, y siente la imperiosa necesidad de deshacerse de toda la carne del frigorífico. A partir de ese momento, Yeonghye impondrá en casa una dieta exclusivamente vegetariana que su marido aceptará entre atónito y molesto. Este será un primer acto subversivo seguido de muchos otros que la llevarán a la búsqueda de una existencia más pura y despojada, más cercana a la vida vegetal, un lugardonde el poder erótico y floral de su cuerpo romperá las estrictas costumbres de una sociedad patriarcal y ultracapitalista. Situada en Corea del Sur, La vegetariana es la historia de una metamorfosis radical y un acto de resistencia contra la violencia y la intolerancia humanas. Galardonada con el Premio Booker Internacional, esta bella y perturbadora novela catapultó internacionalmente a la que es una de las voces más interesantes y provocadoras de la literatura asiática contemporánea. Source: https://lti.overdrive.com/media/10799086?cid=37224

SPAIN / IM SEONG-SUN / 임성순 / 2024 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Korean Fiction  >  21st century

. Cuando lo contratan como consultor, espera encontrarse con el típico trabajo tedioso, pero, como aspirante a escritor, la Compañía busca de él algo distinto: a partir de las circunstancias y personajes que le proporcionen, el protagonista debe desarrollar historias en las que la muerte aparezca de manera fortuita. La sorpresa llega cuando se entera de que los «personajes» son reales... La Compañía se enfoca en la reestructuración de otras empresas cuyos trabajadores ya no son requeridos, mas nadie sospecha que se encarga de eliminarlos en el sentido literal. A partir de esta premisa, y con humor negro, en El consultor se entremezclan situaciones en las que la muerte parece natural, accidental o provocada por la misma víctima, para así convencer a criminalistas, investigadores y hasta forenses de que no hay nada extraño, mientras el narrador se cuestiona hasta dónde será capaz de llegar por conservar su empleo. Calificado por The Korea Times como un suceso literario por su original reinterpretación del género thriller, en El consultor Im Seong-Sun retrata un mundo perturbador donde el distanciamiento emocional, característico del estilo de vida corporativo, es el propulsor de una dinámica autodestructiva del trabajo en la que todos somos reemplazables. Audiolibro narrado en español neutro.

UNITED KINGDOM / Baek Sehee / 백세희 / 2024 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Essay  >  21st century

THE PHENOMENAL KOREAN BESTSELLER TRANSLATED BY INTERNATIONAL BOOKER SHORTLISTEE ANTON HUR 'Will strike a chord with anyone who feels that their public life is at odds with how they really feel inside.' - Red PSYCHIATRIST: So how can I help you? ME: I don't know, I'm – what's the word – depressed? Do I have to go into detail? Baek Sehee is a successful young social media director at a publishing house when she begins seeing a psychiatrist about her – what to call it? – depression? She feels persistently low, anxious, endlessly self-doubting, but also highly judgemental of others. She hides her feelings well at work and with friends; adept at performing the calmness, even ease, her lifestyle demands. The effort is exhausting, overwhelming, and keeps her from forming deep relationships. This can't be normal. But if she's so hopeless, why can she always summon a desire for her favourite street food, the hot, spicy rice cake, tteokbokki? Is this just what life is like? Recording her dialogues with her psychiatrist over a 12-week period, Baek begins to disentangle the feedback loops, knee-jerk reactions and harmful behaviours that keep her locked in a cycle of self-abuse. Part memoir, part self-help book, I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is a book to keep close and to reach for in times of darkness.

UNITED STATES / HAEMIN SUNIM / 혜민 / 2024 / literature  >  Korean Literature  >  Essay  >  21st century

"In When Things Don’t Go Your Way, Haemin Sunim offers readers a warm and reassuring path through the most challenging moments of our lives. By sharing his hard-won wisdom, he guides us from hardship to self-discovery, helping us to stay centered and feel whole." -Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast From renowned Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim, a guide to turning life's challenges into opportunities for self-discovery Have you ever felt like life has thrown you a curveball? Are you struggling to overcome unexpected challenges and setbacks? While loss, heartbreak, and loneliness are all part of the human experience, in this warm guide, internationally bestselling author Haemin Sunim shows us that these moments can actually be rare opportunities for self-discovery, serving as stepping stones to greater things in life. Drawing on Zen Buddhist philosophy and Sunim’s own experiences, When Things Don't Go Your Way helps you navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Whether you're dealing with rejection, uncertainty, loneliness, conflicts in relationships, or burnout—or simply seeking to improve your mental and emotional well-being—Sunim offers a new spiritual perspective, one that helps us face life's challenges with greater ease and understanding, and offers solace and courage when we need it the most.