Café. Waiting. Love.
- Author Giddens Ko
- Narrator Kristin Wei Wong
- Publisher Headline
- Publish Date 27 August 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 17 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary romance, Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Coming of age.
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What to expect
In a small café in Hsinchu, Taiwan, everyone is waiting for something. Whether it's love, a second chance or a sign of something greater. More than just an ordinary coffee shop; this is a place for serendipitous encounters.
Si-ying, a young woman working at the café, harbours a secret crush on the handsome Tse-yu, who regularly visits with a new girlfriend in tow. However, her life takes a turn when she befriends the quirky and earnest Ah Tuo. He takes her on adventures and introduces her to an eclectic mix of people who aren't what they seem to be - a triad boss who is a cinephile and a laundrette owner who whips up exquisite dishes worthy of Michelin stars (but only on a Sunday!).
Feelings are complicated, Si-ying learns.
Within the café's walls, moments of reflection reveal profound truths. Amidst the wait for someone else, Si-ying makes her most significant journey: the one to discovering herself.
** Translated from the Chinese by Shanna Tan **
Readers love Café. Waiting. Love. . .
'A cosy old school love story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book is one of those that has stuck itself to my heart and brain' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved the nostalgic early 2000s atmosphere' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Author | Giddens Ko |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Kristin Wei Wong |
| Duration | 10 hours and 17 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781035434268 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Headline |
| Genre | Contemporary romance, Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Coming of age |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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