“The Convenience Store by the Sea” by Sonoko Machida
Details
In Person Meetup
Note: the book club meets prior to this one is “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd on Thursday 02 October.
• What we'll do
Finish reading, then join us in person, share your insights over a meal and/or drink(s) at Bar Storia del Caffè, The Salil Hotel. It’s on Soi Sukhumvit 57 and is a 5-minute walk from BTS Thonglor station.
Approximately 288 pages. It’s available at Kinokuniya Bookstore for 462 baht ( https://thailand.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781398722774?cookie=ad82f819032b1f0c94f4c65535473227&prod=1398722774), $14.99 on kindle or as an audiobook on audible.com.
Should anyone who RSVP’s be looking for the epub version please send a message to the host.
Synopsis
As a series of interconnected vignettes set in a 24/7 Japanese convenience store, the novel tells the delightfully quirky and heartfelt stories of the store's customers and employees, offering us all a unique recipe for a good, fulfilling life.
• Important to know
No entrance fee, no membership fees. Your patronage of the cafe is highly appreciated, as usage of their facility is without charge. Expect meal/drink to average 450 baht thereaboutsm