{"title":"Francesc Miralles","description":"Héctor García and Francesc Miralles are the coauthors of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,  an international bestseller published in more than forty languages. Héctor is a citizen of Japan, where he has lived for over a decade, and is the author of A Geek in Japan,  a #1 bestseller in Japan. Francesc is the author of a number of bestselling self-help and inspirational books and of the novel Love in Lowercase,  which has been translated into twenty languages.","products":[{"product_id":"postcards-from-japan-a-novel-hardcover","title":"Postcards from Japan: A Novel - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the co-author of the international bestsellers \u003ci\u003eIkigai\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ikigai Journey\u003c\/i\u003e comes a tender, thought-provoking novel of love, mystery, and cultural discovery.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Could a message from the past rewrite the story of your life?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen mysterious postcards from Japan arrive out of the blue, Samuel--a university lecturer once featured in Francesc Miralles's novel \u003ci\u003eLove in Lowercase\u003c\/i\u003e--is profoundly disillusioned with life. At the same time, his girlfriend leaves him and he is heartbroken. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEncouraged by his friend Meritxell, Samuel travels to Kyoto, a city whose classical beauty becomes a character of its own. Amid temples, gardens, and unforgettable meals, he nearly forgets to search for the sender of the postcards--until he meets the captivating Mizuki and begins a journey of self-discovery he had never imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten with Miralles's signature insight and wit, \u003ci\u003ePostcards from Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is a healing, cozy novel about second chances, cultural connection and the beauty of imperfection. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eBefore the Coffee Gets Cold\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDays at the Morisaki Bookshop\u003c\/i\u003e, it will appeal to anyone drawn to Japanese culture and the quiet hope of new beginnings.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101901983967,"sku":"9784805319970","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/hvAxie5dOO9784805319970.webp?v=1781075856"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/francesc-miralles.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}