WELCOME TO THE HYUNAM-DONG BOOKSHOP By Hwang Bo-Reum

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum is the Korean literary sensation now available in English, offering readers a tender slice-of-life story filled with heart and hope. This uplifting novel has captured the attention of book lovers around the world, standing alongside modern favorites like The Midnight Library and The Storied Life of AJ Fikry.

Hwang Bo-reum introduces us to Yeongju, a woman who has done everything society asked of her—studied hard, married well, built a respectable career—only to find herself burned out and unfulfilled. In a bold decision, she leaves it all behind to open a bookshop in a quiet corner of Seoul. There, among shelves of books and a colorful mix of customers, from a lonely barista to a weary coffee roaster, Yeongju begins to rediscover what it means to truly live.

This unforgettable work in the contemporary fiction category celebrates the healing power of stories and the beauty of second chances. Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop is more than a novel—it’s a heartfelt reminder that it is never too late to rewrite your life and find a new beginning.