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Healing Fiction: Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Kowaguchi)
Healing fiction is a popular literary genre focused on comforting, slow-paced stories that help readers soothe emotional burnout, loneliness, and grief. Also known as Iyashikei in Japan or K-healing in Korea, these low-stakes books typically take place in calm spaces like small cafes, libraries, or bookshops
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi tells emotional, human stories about love and regret using a unique time-travel rule in a cozy setting. Join the discussion! This is a new series offered by Kent County Public Library.
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