A coming of age story about growing up and finding love -
perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and The
Perks of Being a Wallflower.
In a small café in Hsinchu, Taiwan, everyone is waiting for
something. Whether it's love, a second chance or a sign of something greater.
More than just an ordinary coffee shop; this is a place for serendipitous
encounters.
Si-ying, a young woman working at the café, harbours a
secret crush on the handsome Tse-yu, who regularly visits with a new girlfriend
in tow. However, her life takes a turn when she befriends the quirky and
earnest Ah Tuo. He takes her on adventures and introduces her to an eclectic
mix of people who aren't what they seem to be - a triad boss who is a cinephile
and a laundrette owner who whips up exquisite dishes worthy of Michelin stars
(but only on a Sunday!).
Feelings are complicated, Si-ying learns.
Within the café's walls, moments of reflection reveal
profound truths. Amidst the wait for someone else, Si-ying makes her most
significant journey: the one to discovering herself.
** Translated from the Chinese by Shanna Tan **
Readers love Café. Waiting. Love. . .
'A cosy old school love story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book is one of those that has stuck itself to my
heart and brain' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved the nostalgic early 2000s atmosphere' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About the Author
Giddens Ko is an award-winning and highly
popular Taiwanese writer and filmmaker. He writes under the pseudonym JIUBADAO
'Nine Knives' and has authored more than sixty books, primarily novels spanning
a diverse range of blended genres including thriller, speculative fiction,
horror, fantasy, romance and more. At his peak, he published one book per month
for more than a year. Since 2009, he has also become a well-known figure in the
film industry, having directed, produced and wrote several blockbuster
Taiwanese films, including adaptations of his novels. You Are the Apple
of My Eye, a 2011 Taiwanese coming-of-age romance film based on the
semi-autobiographical novel by Ko, was a box office hit, winning several
awards, and inspiring several film and drama remakes in Thailand and South
Korea.
Shanna Tan is a Singaporean literary translator working from
Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Thai into English. Among her translations are a
number of heartwarming cosy novels, which include the bestselling Welcome
to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum and Soyangri Book
Kitchen by Kim Jee Hye.
