Haruki Murakami's new work and , which forecasts economic and consumer trends for the upcoming year, are gaining popularity in bookstores. has reached the top of the comprehensive bestseller list at Yes24, while has secured the number one spot at Kyobo Bookstore.
According to Yes24's comprehensive bestseller rankings for the first week of October, Murakami's took first place. The book is particularly popular among readers in their 40s and 50s, with purchase rates of 40.8% and 28.1%, respectively.
At Kyobo Bookstore, , co-authored by Professor Kim Nan-do of Seoul National University, debuted at number one upon its release. It also ranked second at Yes24. The primary buyers are in their 30s and 40s, reflecting a demand to anticipate economic and social trends for the coming year. Other forecasting books, such as and , are also performing well.
Classics and philosophy books have also made their way into the top rankings. is ranked fifth at Yes24, followed by Hermann Hesse's at sixth, and the revised edition of at seventh. Choi In-seo's is eighth, Yang Gwi-ja's is ninth, and the children's comic rounds out the top ten.
With Hangeul Day approaching, books focusing on the Korean language and literacy are also attracting attention. , compiled by his daughter, writer Park Hwon-sook, has reached 14th place overall at Yes24 and is first in the essay category. Sales from October 1 to 7 increased by 139.1% compared to the previous week. This book, published to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Park Wan-seo's passing, features 120 Korean words selected from his works.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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