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Café. Waiting. Love.
- Author
- Giddens Ko
- Narrator
- Kristin Wei Wong
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 27 August 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 17 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Details
- Author
- Giddens Ko
- Narrator
- Kristin Wei Wong
- Duration
- 10 hours 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035434268
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Narrative theme: coming of age, Modern and Contemporary romance, Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Synopsis
A coming of age story about growing up and finding love - perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. 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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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