This is a slow paced book relating the story of five characters who are unhappy with how they are living their lives but find comfort and inspiration thanks to the book recommendations of a Community House librarian, Sayuri Komachi.
They feel as if she saw right through them, and we start seeing Ms Komachi as some kind of mythical creature, until we get to know more of her through the eyes of our characters.
My favorite was the third story, because I've always felt a pull for the editorial world.