--- product_id: 227875243 title: "Tales from the Cafe: The cosy Japanese bestseller, book 2 in the Before the C..." brand: "toshikazu kawaguchi, geoffrey trousselot" price: "17524CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/227875243-tales-from-the-cafe-the-cosy-japanese-bestseller-book-2 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Time-travel cafe premise Set in iconic Tokyo cafe 2nd book in bestselling series Tales from the Cafe: The cosy Japanese bestseller, book 2 in the Before the C... **Brand:** toshikazu kawaguchi, geoffrey trousselot **Price:** 17524CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ☕✨ Sip on stories that warm your soul and bend time itself. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tales from the Cafe: The cosy Japanese bestseller, book 2 in the Before the C... by toshikazu kawaguchi, geoffrey trousselot - **How much does it cost?** 17524CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/227875243-tales-from-the-cafe-the-cosy-japanese-bestseller-book-2) ## Best For - toshikazu kawaguchi, geoffrey trousselot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted toshikazu kawaguchi, geoffrey trousselot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Deeply Reflective & Warm:** Perfect for mindful readers craving gentle, thoughtful narratives that resonate emotionally. - • **Exclusive Sequel Experience:** Continue the journey with four new unforgettable characters and their life-changing visits. - • **Heartfelt Time Travel Tales:** Explore poignant stories of reconnecting with the past and healing old wounds. - • **Bestselling Japanese Phenomenon:** Join millions captivated by this unique blend of cozy fiction and magical realism. - • **Rules of the Cafe, Rules of Life:** Experience the suspense of strict time-travel rules that add depth and tension to every visit. ## Overview Tales from the Cafe is the enchanting sequel to the multi-million-copy bestseller Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Set in a magical Tokyo cafe where visitors can travel back in time under strict rules, this book delivers four new heartfelt stories of love, loss, and reconciliation. Translated from Japanese, it continues to captivate readers with its gentle prose and emotional depth, making it a must-read for fans of cozy, reflective fiction. ## Description The second book in the multi-million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time. Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s heartwarming Tales from the Cafe explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time? Down a small back alley in Tokyo, in a windowless basement lit only by ceiling lamps, is the Cafe Funiculi Funicula. Amongst the familiar faces, four new customers pay a visit. Each hopes to face up to their past, in order to move on with their lives: - The man who goes back to see his best friend who died 22 years ago - The son who missed his own mother’s funeral - The man who travels to see the girl who he could not marry - The old detective, with a gift for his late wife . . . But they must follow the rules. They must sit in a particular seat. They cannot leave the cafe. And they must return to the present before the coffee gets cold . . . Continue the heartwarming storytelling with Before your memory fades , Before we say goodbye , Before we forget kindness and Before I knew I loved you . Translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 196 in Instant Coffee | | Book 2 Of 6 | Before the Coffee Gets Cold | | Dimensions | 13 x 1.3 x 19.7 cm | | Edition | Main Market | | Isbn 10 | 1529050863 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1529050868 | | Item Weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print Length | 208 pages | | Publication Date | 17 Sept. 2020 | | Publisher | Picador | | Reading Age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![Tales from the Cafe: The cosy Japanese bestseller, book 2 in the Before the C... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PtmCZjfNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gentle and thoughtful read *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 22 July 2026* Another charming book in the series. Warm, thoughtful and beautifully written, with stories that are easy to become absorbed in. A lovely read for anyone who enjoys gentle, reflective fiction. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Time Travel and the Power of Quiet Healing *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 22 December 2023* In this second installment of the Japanese hit novel, “Before the Coffee Gets Cold,” we revisit the nondescript basement cafe that magically transports its customers back in time.The four tales contained in this little cozy book are separate episodes connected by the waitress who is instrumental to the time travel of its select patrons while keeping to a set of firm rules, the enigmatic Kazu. One gets a closer glimpse of her character and why she is so taciturn and stoic in her supernatural duty.While the tales are not earth-shattering, they are quietly moving, and the simple, unadorned prose conveys acute feelings of longing for reconciliation, understanding and connection with people we hold dear, whether they be lovers, friends, parents, or spouses, some of whom may have shuffled off this mortal coil.For the understated way the stories flow, and the promise of healing that comes with them, I think this book is worth more than 3.5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lovely book *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 22 June 2026* A lovely sequel to Before the coffee gets cold, each person's tale is heartfelt and uplifting and in the background the cafe characters stories are building. Definately a cafe I want to go back to. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tales from the Cafe: Book 2 in the million-copy bestselling Before the Coffee Gets cold series (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, 2) - Before Your Memory Fades: The Japanese TikTok favourite that will break your heart: 3 (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, 3) - Before We Say Goodbye: Curl up with the magical story of the cosy Tokyo cafe: 4 (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, 4) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/227875243-tales-from-the-cafe-the-cosy-japanese-bestseller-book-2](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/227875243-tales-from-the-cafe-the-cosy-japanese-bestseller-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*