Matcha on Monday

Sometimes a fresh start begins with a familiar face ...From one of Japan's most beloved contemporary novelists, with more than 3 million copies sold worldwide.<BR>The heart-warming second novel in the Marble Café series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY.<BR><BR>Perfect for readers of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD, WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT and DAYS AT THE MORISAKI BOOKSHOP.<BR><BR>_______<BR>Hidden among the cherry trees in a quiet corner of Tokyo, Café Marble is a place of warmth, kindness and second chances.<BR>Throughout the week, customers drift through its doors in search of comfort. But Mondays are special. Each week, the café's enigmatic owner hosts a tea tasting, inviting guests to slow down, savour a bowl of carefully prepared matcha, and discover that life's answers can sometimes be found in life's simplest rituals.<BR>Across twelve interconnected stories spanning the seasons, we meet people at turning points in their lives: a woman who must learn to change her outlook, a couple whose relationship is under strain, an artist searching for lost inspiration, and a young woman trying to free herself from the weight of family expectations. Drawn together by Café Marble's quiet magic, each finds unexpected connection, hope and the courage to begin again.<BR>Watching over them all is a mysterious white cat, whose gentle observations remind us that even the smallest encounters can transform a life.<BR>Tender, uplifting and full of quiet wisdom, MATCHA ON MONDAY is a celebration of friendship, community and the healing power of everyday moments, all beginning with a single cup of matcha.<BR>Readers around the world have fallen in love with MATCHA ON MONDAY:<BR>'These words resonate in my heart.' *****<BR>'I felt the depth of each relationship and burst into tears several times.' *****<BR>'A miraculous story that shows the importance of seeing life from a different perspective.' *****<BR>'The perfect companion to HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY.' *****<BR>'It has the same comforting feeling as drinking a warm bowl of matcha.' *****<BR>