Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books

From the author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, a collection of 53 essays that invites readers to reflect on their relationship with reading and the joys of books. Hwang Bo-reum explores fundamental questions about why we read and what we seek from the personal experience of reading for pleasure. Through essays, she contemplates what it means to live a life immersed in reading. She examines the relationship between reading and writing, when to choose a bestseller versus exploring lesser-known corners of a bookstore, the value of reading outside favorite genres, and the experience of falling in love with book characters. The collection offers moments for introspection and reflection, encouraging readers to consider what reading means to them personally. While centered on books, the work reflects an attitude toward life that exists outside capitalism and corporate ambition. The essays include book recommendations woven throughout and are intended to inspire both lifelong and new readers.