From the author of the Number one bestseller Abroad in JapanTHE NEW INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!GET READY TO EXPLORE JAPAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE…Beyond its neon-lit megacities lies a nation made up of forty-seven distinct prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell, shaped by centuries of squabbling lords, impenetrable topography and fierce local pride.On his quest to reveal wha...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING MEMOIR ABOUT LIFE IN JAPANWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG NON-FICTION AND READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2024Readers love ABROAD IN JAPAN'Undeniably the best book I've ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Experience Japan without ever setting foot there' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A heartfelt, humorous journey into Japan and its culture' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I 1000000% reccommend ...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERWhen Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history?Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land and the chaos and culture clash that comes with it. Packed with hilarious and fascinating stories, this book ...

From the author of the Number one bestselling Abroad in Japan, Journey Across Japan takes us through the 47 unique prefectures of the Land of the Rising SunJapan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with millions flocking there every month to follow the same cookie-cutter itinerary.But beyond the well-trodden tourist trail lies a country made up of forty-seven unique prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell,...

Brought to you by Penguin.**FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHTAll of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.**In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live in it, travel over it, and survive because ...

Brought to you by PenguinFlo is sick of Tokyo. Suffering from a crisis in confidence, she is stuck in a rut, her translation work has dried up and she's in a relationship that's run its course. That's until she stumbles upon a mysterious book left by a fellow passenger on the Tokyo Subway. From the very first page, Flo is transformed and immediately feels compelled to translate this forgotten novel, a decision which sets her on a path that will change her life...

Brought to you by Penguin.The heartwarming Japanese bestseller for fans of Matt Haig, Fredrik Backman and THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS'Library. What a nice-sounding word. So comforting. I feel like I'm a student again. Library ... Am I allowed to borrow books?''What are you looking for?' asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. She is no ordinary librarian. Naturally, she has read every book on her shelf, ...

WINNER OF THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATIONFINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHT'Helen Czerski weaves together physics and biology, history and science, in a beautifully poetic way.'Professor Alice Roberts'In Helen Czerski's hands, the mechanical becomes magical. An instant classic.'Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read Water

A completely heartwarming novel about the power of books and connection between generations, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop.FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CAT AND THE CITY, A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK'Vibrant and accomplished' David Mitchell, on The Cat and the City‘Every book worm would love this’ Glamour‘A love letter to Japanese culture’ Count...

A TOP TEN TIMES BESTSELLERA TIME BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD'An undeniable page-turner.' New York Times'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries.' Irish Times'I adored this uplifting, hopeful novel.' Daily MailThe internationally bestselling Japanese novel about the life-changing power o...

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2026****LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026**’Sublime ... A true masterpiece’ DAILY TELEGRAPH, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Mind-blowing' GUARDIAN‘Wondrous. Gives us trees as we've never seen them before’ ISABELLA TREE, author of WildingThe extraordinary story of the inventive ...

Reality bends all the more acutely with lack of sleep in this stunning novel from the master of the surreal.Eyes mark the shape of the cityThe midnight hour approaches in an almost-empty diner. Mari sips her coffee and reads a book, but soon her solitude is disturbed: a girl has been beaten up at the Alphaville hotel, and needs Mari's help.Meanwhile Mari's beautiful sister Eri lies in a deep, heavy sleep that is 'too perfect, too pure' to b...