{"title":"Books by Kim Ho-Yeon","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781035032877","title":"The Second Chance Convenience Store","description":"'Holding on to the belief that life had meaning and must go on, I, too, would carry on.'In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed – a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood.   Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life.   Enter Mrs. Yeom, a retired teacher turned convenience-store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo's act of kindness in returning her purse, offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unexpected alliance when the man’s bravery saves the store from ruin, earning him not just a job but a place in the heart of the neighbourhood.   But just when things are looking up for Dokgo, Mrs. Yeom's troubled son, eager to sell the store, hires a detective to dig into the mysterious man's past and unearth what he seems to be trying so hard to forget . . .   The Second Chance Convenience Store by Kim Ho-Yeon, translated from Korean by Janet Hong, is a moving and joyful story of a woman fighting for her community and a man who has lost everything except the will to try again.   'Dok-go's realistic and encouraging relationship with the store's customers, who have their problems and aspirations resolved so well through the pages, wins everyone's hearts' – The Korea TimesWhat Readers are Saying: 'Loved reading this slice of life . . . it is a story of kindness and the power it holds for healing and transformation'Beautiful story that will touch your heart'Quiet, heartfelt and hopeful. Just what I was looking for!'I truly loved this book . . . would have happily read more tales from this convenience store.'I love this book. It is heartwarming and a cozy read for everyone'Sweet without being too saccharine, this was an easy read and a cosy hug of a novel!'","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57686001549685,"sku":"9781035032884","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":56296096366965,"sku":"9781035032877","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781035032884.jpg?v=1792599318"},{"product_id":"9781035032921","title":"The Last Chance Convenience Store","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe much anticipated sequel to the million-copy international bestselling debut \u003ci\u003eThe Second Chance Convenience Store.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWelcome back to the store where everyone has a story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Second Chance Convenience Store is open again.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter captivating millions of readers worldwide, The Second Chance Convenience Store is back with a delightful sequel that’s just as moving and full of heart as the original. In The Last Chance Convenience Store, Ho-yeon Kim invites us once again into the comforting glow of a neighborhood store where laughter, struggles, and second chances converge into one poignant tale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA year-and-a-half has passed. The world has changed—and so has the Always convenience store in Cheongpa-dong. Now under the mask-wearing reality of a pandemic, the store is run by Seon-suk, a once-frustrated mother turned steady manager, and Min-sik, a reluctant leader more concerned with profits than people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when a new night worker arrives—Hwang Geun-bae, a clumsy yet endearing man in his forties who prefers to go by the name “Hong Sam-bo”—the convenience store begins to transform once again. With a loud voice, a meddlesome streak, and a heart full of unexpected kindness, he brings both chaos and comfort to those around him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending sharp wit, gentle humor, and emotional depth, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Chance Convenience Store\u003c\/i\u003e by Kim Ho-Yeon, reminds us that no one is too lost for a second chance—and sometimes, healing starts in the most ordinary of places. Translated from Korean by Janet Hong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Readers are Saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Second Chance Convenience Store\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Loved reading this slice of life . . . it is a story of kindness and the power it holds for healing and transformation'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Beautiful story that will touch your heart'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Quiet, heartfelt and hopeful. Just what I was looking for!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I truly loved this book . . . would have happily read more tales from this convenience store.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I love this book. It is heartwarming and a cozy read for everyone'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Sweet without being too saccharine, this was an easy read and a cosy hug of a novel!'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368465805685,"sku":"9781035032921","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781035032921_2abc1515-ab46-47ba-93c3-a8d779b6cb36.jpg?v=1786034536"},{"product_id":"last-chance-convenience-store","title":"Last Chance Convenience Store","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe much-anticipated sequel to the million-copy international bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Second Chance Convenience Store, The Last Chance Convenience Store\u003c\/i\u003e is just as moving and full of heart as the original, inviting us once again into the comforting glow of a neighborhood store where laughter, struggle, and second chances converge in one poignant tale.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWelcome back to the store where everyone has a story.\u003cbr\u003eA new chapter at the Always convenience store begins.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA year and a half has passed. The world has changedand so has the Always convenience store in Cheongpa-dong. Under the mask-wearing reality of the pandemic, the store is now run by Seonsuk, a once-frustrated mother turned steady manager, and Minsik, the wayward son of the beloved owner who once made the store a refuge. Prickly, reluctant, and more concerned with profits than people, Minsik is an unlikely heir to his mother's legacy of quiet generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a new night worker arrivesHwang Geunbae, a clumsy yet endearing man in his forties who prefers to go by the name ';Hong Geumbo'the convenience store begins to transform once again. With a booming voice, meddlesome streak, and disarming warmth, Hong Geumbo brings both chaos and comfort to those around him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending sharp wit, gentle humor, and emotional depth, this sequel reminds us that no one is too lost for a second chanceand sometimes, healing starts in the most ordinary of places.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495433773429,"sku":"9780063354814","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-kim-ho-yeon.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}