'Uncomfortable Convenience Store' and 'Welcome to Hyunamdong Bookstore'... Bestselling Hits from Millie Gaining Popularity

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The reading platform Millie’s Library has revealed the “Library of February” chart, selected by Millie’s Library members. This chart compiles popular books based on the titles most frequently added to members’ libraries.

In February, books that gained popularity starting from Millie’s Library and rose to bestseller status in bookstores dominated the top ranks. “The Uncomfortable Convenience Store,” which attracted attention last May with a high completion rate of 79% shortly after publication, ranked 1st and 8th in e-book and audiobook formats respectively this month, demonstrating its overwhelming popularity even as the year changed. Over 3,600 one-line reviews were written on the Millie’s Library app, and posts mentioning “#불편한편의점” on social media exceeded 5,000, reflecting continued recommendations from readers who encountered this book.

“Welcome to Hyunamdong Bookstore” climbed two spots from last month to settle at 4th place. This book was first published as a Millie’s Library Original e-book in October last year through a brunch book e-book publishing project conducted jointly by Millie’s Library and Brunch, gaining great popularity by entering Millie’s Library Top 10. Following overwhelming requests for a print edition, the paper book was released last month and quickly became a bestseller in bookstores as well. Additionally, “Those Who Read the Mind of Evil” ranked 3rd, buoyed by the popularity of the drama of the same name currently airing. Millie’s Library plans to deliver the emotional impact of the book in even more diverse formats, including the full audiobook of “Welcome to Hyunamdong Bookstore,” which opened on the 23rd.

Books offering empathy and warm comfort for weary adults also received great love. Notably, illustrator “Kikni”’s comic essay “Daily Life, All Reflection” ranked 5th, the chat book “How to Escape from Feeling Like a Mess” placed 23rd, and the essay “Wow, Adult Life,” released as a Millie Original, secured 25th place. The audiobook “Complete Collection of Aesop’s Fables,” suitable for parents and children to listen to together, surged to 14th place during the vacation period.

Meanwhile, the trend of embracing new trends and focusing on self-development continued into February with the new year. “Seven Tech,” which swept online and offline bookstores immediately upon release, ranked 6th, and “Ride the Flow of Money” placed 16th. Reflecting the learning craze aimed at language study at the start of the year, “The 100-Day Miracle of English Transcription” rose to 7th place.

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