Wish
Native title: 위시
Author: Sparks, Nicholas
Genre: Romance
Year: 2023 | Pages: 488 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91636
Translated
Nicholas Sparks, who immediately rose to the top of the New York Times bestseller list upon publication and once again sparked the 'Sparks Syndrome' worldwide, has finally arrived in Korea with his new novel, 'Wish'.
Written on the 20th anniversary of his debut, this novel by the author, known as a master of classic romance and recognized for his masterful portrayal of modern American lyricism, is another masterpiece that captures the protagonist Maggie's great first love, miraculous encounter, and final Christmas wish.
Maggie, a renowned travel photographer with little time left, accidentally tells Mark, a new gallery employee, about a person who changed her life decades ago and an incident that winter. Thus, the story unfolds dazzlingly, traveling between New York City in 2019 and the seaside town of Ocracoke in 1996, and the pure and true love story of a distant yet vivid memory comes to life again.
Simultaneously, the thrilling yet intense life story, told with a calm, reflective eye, and the poignant twist at the end will warm your heart and bring tears to your eyes
Jajaknamu sup
Native title: 자작나무 숲
Translated title: Birch Forest
Author: In-sook, Kim
Genre: Horror
Year: 2025 | Pages: 384 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91644
'Who would believe that a garbage house contains only garbage and no secrets?' Surrounded by all manner of terrible secrets, the countless bones buried beneath the privet tree in a garbage house contain shame and resentment. 'Birch Forest' is a newly expanded novel based on the short story of the same name published in 2022.
The story begins with the strange death of an elderly woman who collected trash. 'San 1-beonji' was once the wealthiest house in Gokgyo-dong. The house, which occupied the 'largest house and a very large piece of land' in the area, was the owner of 'that house'. However, the old man, who had spent his life collecting trash, eventually succumbs to a collapsed pile of trash.
To recover the body, the trash that had served as pillars supporting 'that house' must first be exposed. However, what the special cleaning company discovered while disposing of the waste was not the old man's remains, but rather a skeleton that could not be distinguished as either 'dog bones' or 'human bones', and another 'living skeleton' whose identity could not be determined.
However, what is truly extracted from 'that house', which has become 'a giant graveyard or cemetery of garbage', are not the 'bones' but the 'secrets' and 'stories' entangled with those bones. Secrets are never disposed of. Even if they become trash, they are piled up somewhere. Even if they rot, stink, and attract insects, they never completely disappear. Therefore, what is revealed when 'the fragments of stories that were precariously piled up suddenly crumble' is 'truth and sincerity'. It is the true story, overshadowed by the scent of countless suspicions and suspicions
Jikigo sipeun maeumui danpyeon
Native title: 지키고 싶은 마음의 단편 (斷片)
Translated title: Fragments of a Heart I Want to Protect
Author: Su-su, Kim
Genre: Short Stories
Year: 2026 | Pages: 168 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91659
Six fragments of a scattered heart, a collection of short stories weaving together moments we hope will never disappear
At some point in our lives, we face a question deep within our hearts: What do I wish to hold onto?
This collection chronicles the moments of those who, amidst fading relationships, wavering daily lives, and perhaps even lost dreams, ultimately embrace a single heart. We invite you on this quiet journey to discover how a single, tiny piece of our heart can transform our lives, and how far we're willing to go to protect what we long to protect
Neoneun eopsneunde, naui modeun gyejeoreun neo
Native title: 너는 없는데, 나의 모든 계절은 너
Translated title: You Are Not There, but All My Seasons Are with You
Author: Idagam
Genre: Romance
Year: 2025 | Pages: 54 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91653
I loved someone beyond my reach for four seasons.
You, who never existed, changed my entire life. You were never mine, but perhaps you were the reason I lived.
So she writes. To turn this impermanent love into an eternal story
Gopseulmeori sonyeo
Native title: 곱슬머리 소녀
Translated title: Curly-haired Girl
Author: Jae-dong, Shin
Genre: Family Saga / Social Novel
Year: 2026 | Pages: 256 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91663
The story of a single person's life, one that transcended an era of migration and loss, and how the curly-haired girl came to light
This novel begins with a man's question. Born in Japan and living as a Japanese, his name overlaps with Korean and American times. 'Curly-haired Girl' traces the lives of his grandmother and father, whom he encounters as he searches for his roots, and the lives of immigrants. It then traces back in time to the life of Baek Gwang-seon, a woman who crossed the Pacific Ocean. Her journey from Jemulpo to Honolulu and back to the American continent is a record of immigration, labor, faith, and loss, and a portrait of a generation that was forced to be lumped together as an immigrant generation.
'Curly-haired Girl' illuminates the choices and silences made at the lowest levels of life, not at the center of grand historical narratives, restoring the lives of individuals pushed outside the grand narrative like a garden. It is the unrecorded life of a woman, a day in the life of an immigrant who disappeared without a name. Beyond an individual's family history, it quietly captures the inner lives of those forced to live at the borders of nationality and language. As scattered names connect, the story reaches us today, turning the page
Jyudi halmeoni
Native title: 쥬디 할머니 소설가가 사랑하는 박완서 단편 베스트 10
Translated title: Grandma Judy
Author: Wan-seo, Park
Genre: Short Stories
Year: 2026 | Pages: 364 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91646
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the passing of author Park Wan-seo, a deep root that has supported the Korean literary world and a giant treetop that has grown through generations, Munhakdongne is publishing a collection of Park Wan-seo short stories titled 'Grandma Judy - The Top 10 Park Wan-seo Short Stories Loved by Novelists'.
Since making her literary debut in 1970, Park Wan-seo has produced countless masterpieces, including novels like 'Namok', 'Who Ate All the Singa?', 'That Man's House' and 'Widow', as well as essay collections like 'Even a Grain of Truth', 'Just Say One Word' and 'If I Could Only Be a Traveler'. Her vibrant vitality continues to enthrall readers. Even while writing novels, which require considerable time, and prose, which captures fragments of her lived experiences, she has also published short stories with remarkable vigor.
'Grandma Judy' is a book designed to shed new light on the outstanding achievements of Park Wan-seo's short stories
Keopigoedam
Native title: 커피괴담
Translated title: Coffee Ghost Story
Author: Riku, Onda
Genre: Horror
Year: 2025 | Pages: 324 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91660
Translated
We invite you to 'Coffee Ghost Stories', a gathering of eerie ghost stories that unfold as they visit old Japanese cafes.
Record company producer Damon Tsukazaki receives an invitation one day from his friend Onoe in Kyoto. Braving the sweltering heat, Damon heads to an old Kyoto cafe, where he encounters Onoe and another friend, Mizushima. Onoe suggests to his friends, whom he hasn't seen in a while, that they hold a gathering called 'Coffee Ghost Stories', where they will tour cafes and tell each other ghost stories. Damon, unable to resist, sits down and listens...
The quiet moments of an old café, moments imbued with a strange energy, and the stories the author personally experienced and heard leave a gentle yet profound lingering impression, drawing the reader into a chilling world
Wicheungui anae
Native title: 위층의 아내
Translated title: The Wife Upstairs
Author: McFadden, Freida
Genre: Thriller
Year: 2026 | Pages: 336 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91641
Translated
I married a psychopath! What seemed like the perfect marriage turned out to be hell. And then, a young, pretty caregiver arrived.
Victoria's life seemed perfect. A solid career. A handsome, loving husband. A large, beautiful home with plans to fill it with children. But after a terrible accident, everything falls apart. Unable to walk, eat, or speak, Victoria is trapped in her upstairs apartment. Her husband, Adam, hires Sylvia, whom he met by chance, as Victoria's caregiver.
Facing immediate eviction, Sylvia, sensing an ominous premonition, chooses to join the massive, secluded mansion as a caregiver. As she cares for Victoria, Sylvia grows closer to her, discovering Victoria's diary hidden in a drawer. Inside, she finds a shocking entry.
Did Victoria really suffer an accident? What do the incomprehensible words Victoria mutters every day mean? This psychological thriller will keep you on your toes until the very end
The Housemaid's Secret
Native title: 하우스메이드 2 하우스메이드의 비밀
Series: Book 2
Author: McFadden, Freida
Genre: Thriller
Year: 2025 | Pages: 400 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91640
Translated
'Never enter the guest room'. Millie, the protagonist of the best-selling book 'Housemaid', is back!
Her criminal record still makes it difficult for her to find a job. Her babysitting job, barely covering her rent, has been cut short by an unexpected incident. Just when she's lost track of how to live, a savior appears. She's hired as a housekeeper in a penthouse in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Manhattan, New York. Douglas, the CEO of Coinstock, lives there and seems like the perfect man. At least, he seems so at first.
His wife, Wendy, never leaves the guest room on the second floor, and Millie is forbidden from entering it. Strange noises emanating from the guest room, dark red stains on the laundry, a bloody handprint on the sink. Feeling suspicious at home, Millie receives a call from a recruiting agency informing her that her job ad hasn't been posted yet due to credit card issues. A chill runs down her spine. How did Douglas know to contact her? It was clear that this couple was hiding something. And Millie is the type of person who can't let something like that pass her by. Absolutely not.
An intense psychological thriller with twists and turns!
Sarangdo bogwoni doelkkayo?
Native title: 사랑도 복원이 될까요?
Translated title: Can Love Be Restored?
Author: Ra-eum, Song
Genre: Romance
Year: 2025 | Pages: 416 | Origin: KOR | BA Seq Num: 91655
'Can Love Be Restored?' is a comical and touching romance set in Gurye, Jeollanam-do. This is the first full-length romance novel by Song Ra-eum, author of 'The OK Super Nitrogen Theft Case' and 'Insect Detective Kangchung'.
Drawing on the impressions and fond memories she received during a vacation to Gurye several years ago, the novel tells the story of a love that has consciously or unconsciously sprouted and nurtured during her subsequent trips to the region. The two main characters, Hwang Seol, a woman who repairs old books, and Jeong Yu-geon, a man who protects an injured bear, are both people who restore things. However, they are clumsy at restoring something within themselves.
The story of two people who meet through fate and move beyond coincidence to inevitability, a story of how they encounter misunderstandings and conflicts, ultimately healing each other's wounds and restoring their 'relationships' and 'selves'. A story that conveys that love is a process of mending an imperfect life together, 'Can Love Be Restored?'
The author, who has written impressive fairy tales, says, 'Love is not salvation, but an adventure of the heart toward growth,' and argues that romance and fairy tales share similarities. Here is a 'love fairy tale for adults'
