The Convenience Store by the Sea - Sonoko Machida

"An unexpected treasure." —Laurie Gilmore, bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe

"The uplifting, soul-cleansing experience we all need." —Kirsten Miller, author of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books

Welcome to Tenderness!

A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness.

At first glance, it’s a store like any other.

Sure, it’s a bit odd that the handsome manager has his own fan club. And perhaps the customers are somewhat eccentric. But there’s a warmth about Tenderness that draws you in.

The bright lights are always on. The employees know you by name. And the shelves are stacked with delicious treats, from strong hot coffee to sweet parfaits, egg sandos to ramen, crispy fried chicken to refreshing soba.

After a while, you get the feeling that whatever you need might just be waiting for you here…

Celebrating the joy of connection and community, The Convenience Store by the Sea is the heartwarming international bestseller from award-winning Japanese novelist Sonoko Machida.

282 pages, Paperback

First published August 7, 2020

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