Days at the Morisaki Bookshop

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop has two parts. In Part 1, Takako goes through a transformative healing process while staying at the bookshop. In Part 2, Momoko undergoes a similar journey. In what ways are their journey of self-growth and discovery different or similar?

How does Building Community to Combat Loneliness change Takako’s outlook on life and her place at the Morisaki Bookshop? How does the novel explore the nature and value of community more generally?

There are many secondary characters in the novel who play very important roles in influencing Takako. How do characters like Sabu, Tomo, and Takano change or influence Takako’s view of love, and how do they help her enter a new phase of her life?