August Millie's Library Member Pick is 'Bulpeonhan Pyeonuijeom 2'

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] In the ‘August Library Picked by Millie’s Library Members’ chart announced by the reading platform Millie’s Library, author Kim Ho-yeon’s new work Bulpyunhan Pyeonuijeom 2 (The Uncomfortable Convenience Store 2) ranked first in popularity. This book is the sequel to Bulpyunhan Pyeonuijeom, which captivated 700,000 readers. Based on warm and cheerful storytelling, it immediately took the top spot after being released on Millie’s Library on the 12th of this month.

The screenplay book Haerijil Gyeolsim Gakbon (Decision to Leave Script), from the film Haerijil Gyeolsim (Decision to Leave), which is a strong contender for the 95th Academy Awards, also gained popularity by ranking third. Since the screenplay book contains scenes and dialogues edited out of the film, many readers enjoyed discovering new content by comparing the movie and the script.

New forms of reading such as chatbooks and audiobooks have also become deeply embedded in daily life. In particular, the chatbook of the self-help book emphasizing the joy of life, Naneun Bulpyeongeul Geumanudgiro Haetda (I Decided to Stop Complaining), appeared in the rankings.

In the audiobook category, novels like Bulpyunhan Pyeonuijeom and Dallogeut Kkum Baekhwajeom (The Dollar Gut Dream Department Store) showed strong performance, while audiobooks from various fields such as the economic management book Bujaui Geureut (The Vessel of the Rich) and the real estate investment guide Ipji Senseu (Location Sense) were also well-loved. Following the popularity of audiobooks, Millie’s Library released several audiobooks at the end of August, including Sseugo Sipda Sseugo Sipji Anhta (I Want to Write, I Don’t Want to Write), narrated by nine authors including actor Park Jung-min, and Eoiku, Oneul Haengbokhaenne (Oh My, I Was Happy Today), narrated by comedian Lee Jung-soo.

Essays and self-development books aimed at deeper self-understanding also gained popularity. Yeokhaengja (The Regressor) and Nareul Naeryeononni Naega Johaejyeotda (I Liked Myself After Letting Go of Myself) ranked fourth and fifth in popularity, respectively. Books such as Neomu Jalharyeogo Aesseuji Mara (Don’t Try Too Hard), Gwangyeui Anmok (The Insight of Relationships), and Naramyeon Nawa Gyeolhonhalkka? (Would I Marry Myself?) also occupied the top ranks.

Millie Original content continued to show strong performance. Responding to Millie members’ wishes for meaningful reading during the summer vacation season, Ibeon Hyugaen Chaek Ilgeoryeoguyo 1hwa (I Plan to Read Books This Vacation Episode 1), featuring recommended books by curator and Mitjul Bookstore CEO Lee Yumi, secured a high ranking. Additionally, author Kim Cho-yeop’s Subudaniui Yeoreuhyuga (Subudani’s Summer Vacation) maintained a top position with a high completion rate of 83%, continuing from the previous month. Thanks to the popularity of such original content, Millie’s Library held a book talk and signing event with author Kim Cho-yeop at KT Hongdae Ad Shop Plus on August 11, providing an opportunity for subscribers and the author to interact directly.

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