{"product_id":"yeonnam-dongs-smiley-laundromat-hardcover","title":"Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKim Jiyun\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor readers who loved \u003ci\u003eWelcome \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eto the Hyunam-Dong Book Shop, \u003c\/i\u003ethis heartwarming Korean bestseller tells the story of a mysterious diary left in a laundromat brings together patrons from all walks of life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat is a place where the extraordinary stories of ordinary people unfold. Situated at the heart of rapidly gentrifying district of Seoul, the laundromat is a haven of peace and reflection for many locals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And when a notebook is left behind there, it becomes a place that brings people together. One by one, customers start jotting down candid diary entries, opening their hearts and inviting acts of kindness from neighbours who were once just faces in the crowd. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But there is a darker story behind the notebook, and before long the laundromat's regulars are teaming up to solve the mystery and put the world to rights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Instantly capturing the hearts of readers around the world, this is a novel about the preciousness of human relationships and the power of solidarity in a world that is increasingly cold, fast-paced, and virtual.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Jiyun\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in Seoul. She studied at Dankook University, majoring in creative writing for four years. She also attended the Korean Broadcasting Writers' Association training centre to learn how to write for screen, and later completed a drama course. One day, while walking down the noisy streets of Hongdae at night, she suddenly saw a laundromat with soft yellow lights on, and that gave her the first sentence of \u003ci\u003eYeonnam-dong's Smiley Laundromat, \u003c\/i\u003e her first novel. She now writes full time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378635010150,"sku":"9781639368037","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/bMPikMTJdu9781639368037.webp?v=1768907444","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/yeonnam-dongs-smiley-laundromat-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}