Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Heartfelt Novel Exploring Regret, Redemption and Closure From a Magical Café (Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series, 1)
Toshikazu Kawaguchi
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Before We Forget Kindness: A Reflective Novel Exploring Memories, Family Bonds and Forgiveness from a Magical Café―Book Five of the Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series
by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Published Nov 5, 2024
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About this book
*NATIONAL BESTSELLER* In the fifth book in the sensational, cozy Before the Coffee Gets Cold series translated from Japanese, the mysterious café where customers arrive hoping to travel back in time welcomes four new guests: * The father who could not allow his daughter to get married * A woman who couldn't give Valentine's Day chocolates to her loved one * A boy who wants to show his smile to his divorced parents * A wife holding a child with no name . . . They must follow the café's strict rules, however, and come back to the present before their coffee goes cold. Another moving and heartwarming tale from Toshikazu Kawaguchi, in Before We Forget Kindness our new visitors wish to go back into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can embark on a beautiful future. Meet more wonderful characters in the rest of the captivating Before the Coffee Gets Cold series: * Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Book 1) * Tales from the Cafe (Book 2) * Before Your Memory Fades (Book 3) * Before We Say Goodbye (Book 4) * Before We Forget Kindness (Book 5) * Before I Knew I Loved You (Book 6) * Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Boxed Set (Books 1-3) * Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Boxed Set (Books 1-6)
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What readers are saying
Heiyzell GraiyczeA Comforting, Emotional Read I’m Glad I Picked Up
"Reading Before We Forget Kindness felt like returning to a familiar, comforting place. Once again, the story brought me back to the magical Tokyo café where people can revisit the past as long as they return before their coffee gets cold — a concept I’ve always found both calming and deeply moving. In this book, I followed four new characters, each carrying their own emotional weight: a father struggling with his daughter’s upcoming marriage, a woman with feelings she never expressed, a boy wanting to connect with his divorced parents, and a wife holding a child without a name. Their stories felt surprisingly relatable, and I found myself reflecting on my own relationships as I read. What really stood out during my reading experience was how gentle and thoughtful the storytelling felt. The themes of memory, forgiveness, and kindness lingered with me long after I closed the book. Even when the narrative touched on heavier topics, it still offered an uplifting sense of closure and hope. Final thoughts: If you enjoy emotional, reflective books or you’ve loved the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, this one is absolutely worth reading. It left me warm, thoughtful, and genuinely grateful for its quiet reminders about kindness and second chances. ["
February 5, 2026 Verified Purchase
Julie YashurWhat a heartwarming story about time traveling!
"This is the first book I have read by this author, and I am definitely looking forward to reading more books in the "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" series. Just like the previous books in the series, four individuals visit a mysterious Tokyo café to utilize time travel. The first person is a boy named Yuki Kiriyama, seven years old, who desires a trip back in time when his parents first announce that they are getting a divorce. When his parents first told him they are getting a divorce, he reacted by crying. Since the divorce, he has seen how happy they have become. Thus, he wants to return to that particular day and time but instead show them his support. The second person is a widow by the name of Megumi Sakura, who wants to travel back in time so that her late husband can name their baby girl. The third person is a young woman named Yoko Kawashima, who returns to the past to apologize to her father for eloping against his wishes. She is sorry regarding her situation and would like an opportunity to apologize to her father regarding her marriage. The last person is another young female name,Tsugumi who steps back in time to meet Ayame at the café and amend their relationship before she dies. I enjoyed reading each one of these "mini stories". My only complaint is, since I had not read the previous books in the series, I was not familiar with the main characters at the café. ["
June 6, 2025 Verified Purchase