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Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat

by Kim Jiyun
Shanna Tan
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THE HEARTWARMING KOREAN BESTSELLER
A new book from Shanna Tan, translator of Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop
Situated at the heart of a rapidly gentrifying district of Seoul, the Yeonnam-dong Smiley Laundromat is a place where the extraordinary stories of ordinary residents unfold.
It is already a haven of tranquility and reflection for locals, but when someone leaves a notebook behind, the laundromat 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 neighbors who were once just faces in the crowd.
But there is more to the diary than first appears, and before long the laundromat's regulars are teaming up to solve a mystery and help the notebook's former owner find peace.
A heartwarming, healing debut that instantly captured the hearts of Korean readers and listeners, 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.

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  • Release date

    January 7, 2025

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9798331926076
      • File size: 249691 KB
      • Duration: 08:40:10

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Winson Ting's narration invites listeners into the urban oasis of Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat. Ting speaks in a clear, soothing tone that is well suited to a story about a place where ordinary people find unexpected solace through anonymous entries in a random notebook. His measured pace reflects the gradual unfolding of the customers' shared experiences. As the notebook circulates, revealing secrets and sparking acts of kindness, Ting's delivery conveys the sense of community that is developing among the customers. He adds depth to the mystery surrounding the notebook, keeping listeners engaged while adding layers of warmth and hope. The undercurrent of emotions comes through clearly--from quiet introspection to moments of solidarity. Ting's style aligns well with this story's themes. M.R. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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