The Full Moon Coffee Shop : A Novel

Summary: Translated from the Japanese bestseller, this charming and magical novel, inspired by the myth of cats returning favors to those who care for them, reminds us that it's never too late to follow our stars.In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they'll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon.This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and seemingly appears at random to adrift young people at crucial junctions in their lives.It's also run by talking cats.While customers at the Full Moon Coffee Shop partake in cakes and coffees and teas, the cats also consult them on their star charts, offer cryptic wisdom, and let them know where their lives veered off course. Because every person who visits the shop has been feeling more than a little lost. And for a down-on-her-luck screenwriter, a romantically stuck movie director, a hopeful hairstylist and a technologically challenged website designer, the coffee shop's feline guides will set them back on their fated paths. For there is a very special reason the shop appeared to each of them...Story Locale:Kyoto, Japan THE BESTSELLING JAPANESE NOVEL COMES TO THE U.S.: The Full Moon Coffee Shop has sold more than 150,000 copies in Japan and is currently being translated into at least ten other languages. A UNIQUELY UPLIFTING NOVEL: This novel is like a balm for the soul, one you want to read curled up under a blanket with a cup of tea by your side. Its powerful and healing message is one that readers won't soon forget.AN INSTANT HOOK: Readers won't be able to resist these gentle and charming talking cats that help set their customers to rights and remind them that what they've been chasing might not be what they really want.A TIMELY PUBLICATION: Translated Japanese fiction continues to rise in popularity, especially on TikTok, and this novel carries on the tradition of book like Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Cat Who Saved Books. A GORGEOUS SMALL HARDCOVER FORMAT: Perfectly sized for quiet afternoons spent reading and gifting to friends, this small hardcover format will stand out on the shelf as little beacon of joy beckoning to readers.FIRST IN A SERIES WITH MORE TO COME: We are pleased to announce that The Full Moon Coffee Shop is the first in a series, and we already have the second book under contract!Quotes:“Mochizuki dazzles in her beautifully crafted contemporary fantasy debut. . . . The stories of all five characters subtly but cleverly intersect, pointing to an act of kindness in their pasts that gets mystically mirrored back to them in the present. Just as sweet and satisfying as the scrumptious desserts served at the eponymous café, this gentle fantasy is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Charming . . . This lovely, short read is perfect for book discussions, readers of feel-good fiction, and all those needing a redirection in their own lives. Highly recommended.”—Booklist (starred review)Author Bio: Mai Mochizuki is the author of The Full Moon Coffee Shop and winner of the Everystar Ebook Grand Prix. She is a member of the Japan Mystery Writers Association and the Unconventional Mystery Writers Club.Author Residence: Japan