Exploring the Comfort of Healing Fiction

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The Nurturing Librarian Podcast explores the concept of healing fiction, a genre gaining popularity worldwide, particularly in unsettling times. Originating largely from Japan and Korea, these books offer readers a comforting yet profound experience, often featuring magical realism and whimsical elements like cats. These novels are not just cozy reads—allowing readers to wrap themselves in comfort—but also help navigate personal transformations and healing. Notable examples include 'Before the Coffee Gets Cold' and 'What You Are Looking For Is in the Library', which provide inspiration and catharsis through the relatable journeys of their characters.

****Book News and Recs

Water Moon

What You Are Looking For Is In The Library

The Rainfall Market

Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop

Before The Coffee Gets Cold

Marigold Mind Laundry

The Healing Season of Pottery

The Full Moon Coffee Shop

The Dallergut Dream Department Store

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NY Times Healing Fiction Article