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The Healing Season of Pottery

The Healing Season of Pottery

Summary

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A heart warming and irresistible novel about the rejuvenating power of pottery, for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold and What You Are Looking For Is In The Library.


She rubbed the spoiled clay with her fingertips. Like a wound as it heals, the traces faded, and had soon vanished completely, as if they’d never been there at all.

Burnt out by her newswriting job, Jungmin abruptly quits; she’s worked tirelessly for years and she needs to make a change.

Now, after months of hibernation, it’s time to put her life back together. Venturing out into the streets near Seoul, she stumbles upon the Soyo pottery workshop. Drawn in by its light and warmth, and the smell of clay and coffee, Jungmin feels something unfurl within her…

Here, everyone has a story to share, and as the seasons change, Jungmin returns to herself. Pot by pot, plate by plate, Jungmin discovers that as her hands become busier, her mind becomes calmer, and her heart opens up like never before.

From a rising talent, this is an uplifting story of new friends and old practices, of finding community, and of what happens when you finally slow down in this fast-paced world.

© Yeon Somin 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

About the author

Yeon Somin

Yeon Somin is a rising talent in Korea who has made her mark in both literary and television writing. She has received multiple accolades, including the prestigious Korea New Writer’s Award. Yeon is an active contributor to the Brunch writing community and has worked as a freelance television writer for major networks. During her free time, she finds solace in the art of pottery.
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