The Nakano Thrift Shop by Hiromi Kawakami

This is a quirky story of finding love at the workplace however it is more than that. For one, the workplace is not just a backdrop but a main contributor to adding more texture to the mostly interwoven lives of the characters.

The exploration of the different relationships are sometimes subtle but overall sufficient to make you appreciate the people and to get insights on dynamics that are both familiar and unfamiliar to you.

It’s a celebration of everyday life, a proof that there there is a lot to tell from the mundane things that happen to all of us.