BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD

If you could go back, who would you want to meet?

Written by TOSHIKAZU KAWAGUCHI, the novel sets, in a small back alley in Tokyo, where there is a cafe which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time.

In Before the Coffee Gets Cold, we meet four visitors each of whom is hoping to make use of the cafe's time travelling offer, in order to confront the lover who left them, receive a letter from their husband whose memory has begun to fade, see their sister one last time, and meet the daughter they never get the chance to know. But the journey into the past does not come without risks: customers must sit in particular seat, and finally, they must return to the present before the coffee gets cold.

Toshikazu Kawaguchi's beautiful, moving story explores the age-old question: what would you change if you could travel back in time?

REVIEW:

Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a thoughtful book that explores themes of regret, loss, and the importance of seizing the moment. The time travel element adds a unique and engaging twist to the story, while the café setting provides a cozy and intimate backdrop for the characters' emotional journeys.

Overall, the book offers a powerful message about the value of human connection and the importance of living in the present moment. It encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and relationships, and to consider how they can make the most of the time they have. If you're looking for a heartwarming and thought-provoking read, Before the Coffee Gets Cold is definitely worth checking out.