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Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
4.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

I finally got around to reading this book and it was simultaneously a warm hug on a hard day and a huge cup of hot coffee on a cold, wintry day. Each story was a beautiful dive into the human experience exploring different scenarios about what people would do if given the opportunity to travel back in time to see a loved one just once more. I found myself holding my breath several times wondering if characters would abide by the cafe’s strict rules and then crying happy tears by the end of each story. I highly recommend this to people who want a quick read. It feels (and essentially is) a handful of short stories that will help get anyone out of a slump (mentally or reading-related).