| Healing Fiction Cozy, whimsical novels-often featuring magical cats-that have long been popular in Japan and Korea are taking off globally. The novels typically take place in mundane locations-laundromats, convenience stores, diners, bookstores and cafes-but often have a dose of magical realism. They tend to be short and episodic, making them easy to read on a phone, which is how readers in Japan and Korea often consume books. They center on people dealing with everyday problems like heartache, loneliness and regret, and build up to a cathartic crescendo. Many of the novels feature cats with magical healing powers. While healing fiction has long been popular in Japan and Korea, it's only recently started to take off in translation. In the United States and England. Check them out here |
