Title : Tales From The Cafe
Author : Toshikazu Gawaguchi
Published date : 17 September 2020
Genres : Magical Realism | Time Travel |Science Fiction
Length : 208 pages
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Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Summary
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is the second book in the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series. It continues the heartwarming and bittersweet stories set in a small, mysterious café in Tokyo, where customers can travel back in time—but only under strict conditions.
Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a touching sequel to Before the Coffee Gets Cold, set in the same mysterious Tokyo café where visitors can travel through time under strict rules. The book follows four individuals—each burdened by regrets—who seek closure, whether it’s a man wanting to confess his love too late, a son wishing to say goodbye to his mother, a friend longing for one last meeting, or a husband searching for reassurance about his wife’s future. Though they cannot change the past, their journeys help them find peace in the present. With its heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth, the novel beautifully explores themes of love, loss, and the power of human connection.
My Thought
Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is like a warm, bittersweet hug wrapped in time-travel magic. If you could sit down with a cup of coffee and revisit a moment from your past—just for a few fleeting minutes—would you? And more importantly, what would you say?
This sequel to Before the Coffee Gets Cold brings new stories of longing, love, and unfinished goodbyes, all set in the mysterious little Tokyo café where time bends but emotions remain achingly real. Each visitor comes with a wish—to see someone they lost, to right a past mistake, or to hold onto a moment they let slip away. But time travel comes with rules, and the clock is always ticking.
With its gentle yet deeply emotional storytelling, Tales from the Café reminds us that while we can’t change the past, we can find closure, forgiveness, and the courage to move forward. Perfect for those who love books that tug at the heartstrings and leave a lingering warmth long after the last page. 💫☕
My Review
Tales from the Café is a beautifully bittersweet journey through time, love, and regrets, set in a cozy Tokyo café where visitors get one chance to revisit the past—before their coffee gets cold. With four new heartfelt stories, the book tugs at the heartstrings, exploring second chances, unspoken words, and the weight of “what ifs.” Kawaguchi’s gentle, poetic writing makes it a warm, comforting read, though its predictable structure may not surprise those who’ve read the first book. Still, if you love emotional, reflective stories with a touch of magic, this one is sure to leave you thinking long after the last sip. ☕✨
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