

Fantasy novel emerges from psychological autopsy center
"The Girl in a Phone Booth" By Lee Su-yeon Clayhouse Imagine having the ability to hear the last thoughts of those who have left this world. The psychological autopsy center is the backdrop for a touching human fantasy novel that hit the shelves last week. Those left behind by a suicide experience p
Jan. 28, 2024 - 08:01:26'Path of Humanity' is like final grains of harvest of life
"Path of Humanity" By Han Seung-won Munhakdongne Publishing Since 1997, Han Seung-won, writer and poet, has been living in his hometown of Jangheung in South Jeolla Province. A winner of numerous literary awards, Han writes daily in his studio. He is best known for the novel "Aje Aje Bara Aje" (1985
Jan. 27, 2024 - 16:01:15Bestseller 'Marigold' returns with magical sequel
“Marigold Mind Photo Studio” By Yun Jung-eun Book Romance The "Marigold" series is back with a sequel. In her latest work, author Yun Jung-eun writes, "Life is filled with sadness, yet living is also about finding joy amid the sorrow," as she opens the door to a new story set in the magical village
Jan. 27, 2024 - 10:01:01Korean winner of US National Award explores the transparent and nonexistent
"Things Transparent and Things Nonexistent" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Kim Yi-deum Munhakdongne Publishing An English translation of Kim Yi-deum's book of poems, “Hysteria” (translated by Jake Levine, Seo So-eun and Hedgie Choi), became the first-ever book to win both the US Nati
Jan. 14, 2024 - 12:01:40Brain-dead husband returns with a new personality
"Nobody in the Mirror" By Hwang Mo-gua Arzak The novel "Nobody in the Mirror" begins with a riveting sentence: "The husband, declared brain dead, returned home today as an entirely different person." Hwang Mo-gwa’s latest science fiction novel delves into the narrative of a wife whose husband, after
Jan. 14, 2024 - 08:01:40Eerie yet fantastical dive into dystopian world
"A Town of Sewn Eyes" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Cho Ye-eun Jaeum & Moeum Publishing Known for her creepy yet imaginative novels, Cho Ye-eun takes a compelling plunge into the realm of dystopian fiction with her latest book, "A Town of Sewn Eyes." The collection of three intercon
Jan. 13, 2024 - 17:01:16Woman's writing embraces her past and pain
"Seasons Are Short, Memories Last" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Lee Ju-hye Changbi Publishers The story begins with a woman choosing the cathartic path of writing as a means of navigating and overcoming the painful reality that life has thrust upon her. Approaching her 50s, the nar
Dec. 17, 2023 - 12:01:46How to survive in society full of violence and abuse
"I'll Have the Night" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By An Bo-yun Munhakdongne Publishing In her latest collection, "I’ll Have the Night,” An Bo-yun explores the theme of school violence in "A Way of Mourning," where the protagonist, Dong-joo, witnesses the death of his school bully, Se
Dec. 17, 2023 - 08:01:30Navigating emotional abyss, Lee Seung-u's 'The Voices' echoes loss in family
"The Voices" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Lee Seung-u Moonji Publishing In Lee Seung-u's award-winning "The Buoyancy of the Heart," featured in his latest short story collection "The Voices," the narrator grapples with an increasing emotional distance from his mother. The mother co
Dec. 16, 2023 - 16:01:21'BU Care Insurance' protects hearts after breakups
"Break Up Care Insurance" By Lee Hee-young Giant Books We have insurance for our bodies, properties, cars and medical expenses, but a new novel asks: why don’t we have insurance for our emotions? Young adult fiction author Lee Hee-young, in her 10th novel, introduces the concept of BU Care Insurance
Dec. 3, 2023 - 19:37:13Tribute to mothers, daughters in 'Passing Through Winter'
"Passing Through Winter" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Cho Hae-jin Jakka Publishing Author Cho Hae-jin has unveiled her latest novel, “Passing Through Winter," marking her return to the literary scene after two years. Known for consistently narrating the stories of marginalized indi
Dec. 3, 2023 - 09:16:03Bae Myung-hoon weaves political dynamics into sci-fi set in Martian frontiers
"Mars and I" By Bae Myung-hoon Rabbit Hole In Bae Myung-hoon’s latest adventure into the world of science fiction, the red planet Mars takes center stage. The author of the bestselling novels, “Tower,” “Launch Something!” and “Future Past Tense” has been at the vanguard of the science fiction genre
Dec. 3, 2023 - 08:01:08Historical mystery adventure by writer of 'School Nurse Ahn Eun-young'
"Seol Ja-eun Returns to Geumseong" By Chung Serang Munhakdongne Publishing Chung Serang, the author behind "School Nurse Ahn Eun-young," which was the base for the Netflix series "The School Nurse Files," ventures into the realm of historical mystery adventure with her latest novel, "Seol Ja-eun Ret
Nov. 19, 2023 - 17:34:18Kim Hye-jin of 'Concerning My Daughter' brings housing issue to the fore
"A Heart Wishing for Blessings" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Kim Hye-jin Moonji Publishing In Kim Hye-jin's short story, "Mokhwa Mansion," protagonists Man-ok and Sun-mi share a complex relationship of landlord and tenant, finding themselves in equally precarious situations. They l
Nov. 18, 2023 - 16:00:58Seven minds share single body in '7-day rotation system'
"A Day of Your Existence" By Park So-young Changbi Publishers In the latest novel by emerging sci-fi writer Park So-young, titled "A Day of Your Existence," readers are transported to a captivating future society. The story unfolds in a world with a "human 7-day rotation system," where seven individ
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