SciFi Book Club March 2025 - Tales From the Café

Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

This second book in the ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ series continues the heart-warming and thought-provoking story of the Café Funiculi Funicula, a small, quirky café in Tokyo that has the magical ability to allow customers to travel back in time, but only if they follow strict rules, like sitting in a particular seat and returning before their coffee gets cold.

We meet four new customers who use the café's time-travelling power to confront unresolved issues in their pasts. Each story delves into different emotional themes like regret, forgiveness, and the pursuit of closure. Using a warm, reflective tone and deep emotional storytelling, the book explores the complexity of human connection and the impact of small moments in life that can lead to profound personal growth.

Bonus: Let’s try to pair this magical time-travelling experience with one or several musical pieces. I will share my suggestions and you are very welcome to share yours🙂