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Self-Discovery Through Reading

The protagonist finds a new perspective on life through books, emphasizing how literature helps us understand ourselves better.

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Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa is a heartwarming Japanese novel about healing, self-discovery, and the transformative power of books.

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