{"title":"Natsu Miyashita","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatsu Miyashita is an acclaimed Japanese author known for weaving poignant and introspective tales that delve deep into the human psyche. Her works often explore themes of self-discovery, nature, and the relationship between sound and emotion. One of her most notable novels, \u003cem\u003eThe Forest of Wool and Steel\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully illustrates this narrative style. This captivating book follows the journey of a young piano tuner who, through his craft, discovers the intricate harmony between life’s simplicity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Miyashita's evocative storytelling and finely tuned character development, her books are a delightful choice for readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature. Categorised under general fiction, her novels offer an immersive reading experience that gently nudges one to reflect on their own journey and the subtle symphonies of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Natsu Miyashita's world and let her enchanting prose lead you through tales that resonate with heartfelt depth and quiet beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-forest-of-wool-and-steel-by-philip-gabriel-9781784162986","title":"The Forest of Wool and Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillion-copy bestselling winner of the Japan Booksellers Award, chosen as the title bookshop staff most wanted to hand-sell. A feel-good, uplifting novel for fans of \u003ci\u003eA Whole Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Robert Seethaler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver one million copies sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A mesmerising reading experience for all of us seeking a meaningful life\" – Japan Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat he experienced that day wasn't life-changing... It was life-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTomura is startled by the hypnotic sound of a piano being tuned in his school. It seeps into his soul and transports him to the forests, dark and gleaming, that surround his beloved mountain village. From that moment, he is determined to discover more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the tutelage of three master piano-tuners - one humble, one jovial, one ill-tempered - Tomura embarks on his training, never straying too far from a single, unfathomable question: do I have what it takes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in small-town Japan, this warm and mystical story is for the lucky few who have found their calling—and for the rest of us who are still searching. It shows that the road to finding one's purpose is a winding path, often filled with treacherous doubts and, for those who persevere, astonishing moments of revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMega-bestselling winner of the Japan Booksellers Award, selected by bookshop staff as the book they most wanted to hand-sell. A tender and uplifting novel for fans of \u003ci\u003eA Whole Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Robert Seethaler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContains 5 exquisite hand-drawn illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533039587564,"sku":"9781784162986","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6244693482823.jpg?v=1749362633"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/natsu-miyashita.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}