Books I have loved in ‘22

 Before the Coffee Gets Cold: tales from the cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

If you’re looking for something that’s just a bit different from your average book, then look no further. I was introduced to this by a Twitter friend who has exquisite taste in books and this is definitely up there in  my top 10 reads of ‘22.

A series of customers visit the Funiculi Funicula cafe for the express purpose of being able to travel in time to meet a loved one. But there’s a catch, you have to sit in the right seat, the person you want to revisit must have also been a customer at the cafe and you only have the time it takes for your coffee to grow cold to complete your quest. 

Each vignette is beautifully written, the characters are well drawn and relatable. It reminds you of the importance of not leaving things unsaid or undone. I’m going to be sure to read the others in this series and you would do well to do the same ☺️