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Before The Coffee Gets Cold 4-Book Set by Kawaguchi
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+ (also suitable for Teens 16+)
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Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Release Date: January 1, 2023
Genre: Combo Sets
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Complete Toshikazu Kawaguchi Series: All 4 Books in One Combo Set
About the Book
This exclusive 4-book combo brings together the complete heartwarming café series by Japanese author Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Each story takes place in a small Tokyo café where a very special rule exists: you can travel back in time, but only if you finish your coffee before it gets cold.
These books are about the moments we wish we could relive, the words we never said, and the love we carry long after someone is gone.
From the Back Cover
What would you do if you had one last chance to meet someone from your past? In this magical little café in Tokyo, that chance is real but it comes with a catch. The coffee must not go cold.
Step inside a world where time bends, hearts break, and ordinary people discover what truly matters.
About the Author
Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a Japanese playwright and author best known for his Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, which originated as a stage play. His writing is known for its quiet emotional depth, gentle storytelling, and the way it turns simple moments into something deeply meaningful.
His books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into over 30 languages, making him one of the most beloved Japanese fiction writers of his generation.
Who Is This Book For?
This combo set is perfect for readers who enjoy quiet, emotional, and thought-provoking fiction. If you love stories about family, loss, love, and the small choices that define our lives, this series will stay with you long after the last page.
It is also a wonderful gift for anyone who enjoys Japanese literature, heartwarming reads, or simply wants a book that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Do I need to read the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series in order? Each book in the series tells mostly standalone stories set in the same café. However, reading them in order gives you a richer experience as you grow familiar with the café, its rules, and its returning characters. Starting with Before the Coffee Gets Cold is recommended.
Q2. Is Before the Coffee Gets Cold a translated book? Is anything lost in translation? Yes, it was originally written in Japanese and translated into English by Geoffrey Trousselot. Readers widely agree the translation beautifully captures the gentle and emotional tone of the original. The storytelling feels natural and easy to read in English.
Q3. Is this series suitable for young readers or teenagers? The series is written for adults and older teens (16+). The themes of loss, memory, and regret are handled with great sensitivity and warmth, making it emotionally accessible without being heavy or dark. Many teens have loved these books as much as adult readers.
Q4. What makes the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series different from other time travel stories? Unlike most time travel stories focused on adventure or changing history, this series is intimate and emotional. You cannot change what happened in the past. The travel is only about human connection, closure, and understanding. That is what makes it so quietly powerful and unlike anything else in modern fiction.
| Weight | 1100 g |
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| Dimensions | 19.7 × 13 × 1.5 cm |
