The bestseller from Japan: a librarian who recognises hidden desires. Reading that changes lives. A book that brings great reading happiness. "What are you looking for?" is the question Sayuri Komachi asks all visitors to her small community library in Tokyo. And she means the question in a figurative sense. For the wise librarian senses exactly what people are looking for in life: from the restless saleswoman struggling with her job, the shy accountant dreaming of opening an antique shop, or the new mother wearing herself out between work and family ... They all find themselves at a dead end. And sooner or later they all end up at Mrs Komachi's library. Her surprising book recommendations have unexpected consequences. The reading turns out to be a catalyst for a different way of thinking and opens up new paths. And ultimately, it helps the patrons to master their current life crisis. Because Ms Komachi knows: Books have magical powers and are a reliable source of inspiration.Five stories, five fates - of personal detours, courageous decisions and the healing power of books.