"Let's Go on Vacation"... Kim Choyeop's 'Subudani's Summer Vacation' Tops Millie Chart

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The reading platform Millie’s Library has announced the “July Library Picks” chart chosen by its members. The top spot was taken by the new work “Subudani’s Summer Vacation” by SF writer Kim Choyeop, which was pre-released as a Millie Original.

This new work delicately depicts the longing to become another being, and has gained popularity by being added to over 20,000 libraries within two weeks of its release. Around 600 people participated in the “Online Reading Meeting with Author Kim Choyeop,” which has been ongoing since the 25th. On the 11th of next month, a book talk and signing event are scheduled at KT Hongdae Ad Shop Plus.

Novelist Kim Young-ha’s full-length novel “Farewell” and Japanese mystery literature master Keigo Higashino’s “The Masked Villa Murder Case” ranked 3rd and 9th respectively. Stories depicting everyday life, such as “Uncomfortable Convenience Store” and “Welcome to Hyunamdong Bookstore,” which led the novel trends in the first half of the year, still show a higher-than-average completion rate. These novels secured spots within the top 50 in both e-book and audiobook formats, demonstrating their status as steady sellers.

Travel essays are also popular. “European City Travelogue 2,” which attracted attention with author Yoo Si-min’s first new release in three years, instantly ranked 16th upon its July release. The previous work “European City Travelogue 1” also secured 22nd place.

Additionally, Millie Original content that stimulates hobbies received a good response. The Millie Original romance “When Summer Returns” and the storytelling formula taught by a drama writer, “Start Lightly, Shall We Write a Drama? Episode 1,” ranked 23rd and 24th respectively. The completion probability for both works reached 86%.

In July, audiobooks that can be comfortably enjoyed while on the move or on vacation received great love. The essay “Ordinary Languages” by lyricist Kim Ina, published in 2020 and praised for touching the hearts of the public with empathetic language, gained attention with the audiobook version read by the author herself. It ranked 8th, the highest among audiobooks in the July Library Picks.

Also, “One Piece a Day, Reading the Shortest Masterpieces in the World 1” by author Song Jeong-rim, designed to help readers understand the historical context surrounding the works by reading a classic piece daily, gained popularity with narration by actress Park Ha-sun. The audiobook “It’s Normal to Be Anxious,” written by psychiatrist Professor Han Deok-hyun, also made it into the top 50.

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