SOYANGRI BOOK KITCHEN

Sofia Jin's lilting tones add a dreamlike quality to her performance, which complements this story's idyllic setting on the outskirts of Seoul. Part bookshop, part café, and part guesthouse, this inspirational retreat invites soul-searching and reflection on identity and career, as well as letting go of expectations from oneself and society. Jin's gentle voice conveys the quiet introspection of each visitor and the comfort of a place where guests can connect and heal. Among them is Soohee, a successful lawyer whose path is threatened by a medical diagnosis, and Da-Jin, the granddaughter of the property's original owner, who takes a break from her life as a celebrity singer to rediscover her authentic voice. Jin's soothing narration deepens the contemplative quality of this tender, atmospheric novel. M.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]