I absolutely love books about books, and bookstores, and this slice-of-life Japanese fiction does it brilliantly. I am so glad book #2 also got an English translation as it was originally published over a decade ago in 2011.
As I mentioned in my review for book #1, I was hoping for a stronger, more consistent plot and whilst I don’t think it delivered this, it was a wholesome and cosy reading experience. but I don’t think this delivered. The plot was very meandering for the majority of the book, but I love the overall messages it portrays. In this instalment, it definitely had a significant focus on grief, terminal illness, and the importance of family. It was a difficult read at some points but it definitely came at the right time in my personal life. 
This book sits at a 3.5 stars for me, I did prefer book #1 but I’m glad to have spent more time at the Morisaki Bookshop.
3.5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley, Bonnier Books UK and Satoshi Yagisawa for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.