Healing Fiction

Imagine diving into a world that's both familiar and comforting yet enhanced by the magic of Japanese and Korean literature in translation. That's the charm of what has been coined 'healing fiction'. It's a genre that lets you journey through stories that mirror our reality and experiences with a gentler edge, provided by authors' and translators' skill with language - all the better to explore, reflect, and enjoy a cosy reprieve from this frenetic modern world.

Our list includes the related genre of cosy fantasy and warm, life-affirming novels because we think they have healing qualities too. If you enjoyed the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, this list is for you.