{"product_id":"postcards-from-japan-a-novel-hardcover","title":"Postcards from Japan: A Novel - 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\u003eFrancesc Miralles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulie Wark\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the co-author of the international bestsellers \u003ci\u003eIkigai\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ikigai Journey\u003c\/i\u003e comes a tender, thought-provoking novel of love, mystery, and cultural discovery.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Could a message from the past rewrite the story of your life?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen mysterious postcards from Japan arrive out of the blue, Samuel--a university lecturer once featured in Francesc Miralles's novel \u003ci\u003eLove in Lowercase\u003c\/i\u003e--is profoundly disillusioned with life. At the same time, his girlfriend leaves him and he is heartbroken. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEncouraged by his friend Meritxell, Samuel travels to Kyoto, a city whose classical beauty becomes a character of its own. Amid temples, gardens, and unforgettable meals, he nearly forgets to search for the sender of the postcards--until he meets the captivating Mizuki and begins a journey of self-discovery he had never imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten with Miralles's signature insight and wit, \u003ci\u003ePostcards from Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is a healing, cozy novel about second chances, cultural connection and the beauty of imperfection. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eBefore the Coffee Gets Cold\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDays at the Morisaki Bookshop\u003c\/i\u003e, it will appeal to anyone drawn to Japanese culture and the quiet hope of new beginnings.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancesc Miralles\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally acclaimed author and speaker specializing in wellness, purpose, and spirituality. Based in Barcelona, he has a background in journalism, English literature, and German philology, and has worked as a translator, editor, art therapist, and musician. His novel \u003ci\u003eLove in Lowercase\u003c\/i\u003e has been translated into 28 languages, and he is the coauthor--with Hector Garcia--of the global bestseller \u003ci\u003eIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.6 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52045099893037,"sku":"9784805319970","price":20.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/postcards-from-japan-a-novel-hardcover-8729399.webp?v=1780170546","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/postcards-from-japan-a-novel-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}