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CAFETALK BOOK CLUB
AUTUMN 2025
That phrase that stayed with me, the words that sustained me
When you were nervously stepping into a new world,
When you felt like giving up and couldn't go on anymore,
When you were bored with your monotonous daily life,
In these moments,
These words, from this book, were there me!
Cafetalk tutors will offer special lessons again this autumn, using a book chosen by each of the tutors!
Take a lesson during the campaign period for a chance to win a Tosho card!
Win one of either of our delightful gifts! A Tosho card or a chance to take a campaign lesson!
Automatic entry by taking a campaign lesson
During the campaign period, 5 winners will be selected by drawing from among those who took a campaign lesson. The winners will receive a 500 yen "Tosho card"!
Entry byanswering the survey
During the campaign period, we will select 5 winners by lottery from those who responded to our survey, who will receive a coupon that can be used to take our special campaign lessons!
* Drawing will be held after reading week and winners will be notified directly.
* Those who have taken eligible lessons will be automatically entered. There is no need to apply.
* Tosho cards can be used at bookstores in Japan (and Japanese online bookstores)
* If you are outside of Japan or have difficulty using the Tosho card, you can exchange it for Cafetalk points.
Special Reading Week Lessons
Please note: It is up to the tutors if they want to keep offering the lesson after the Reading Week is over,
so please contact the respective tutors if you would like to take it at a later date.
These page links are based on the region/country of the tutor's residence.
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E126
Self-developmentHow to Keep House While DrowningWhat you say to yourself when your house is clean fuels what you say to yourself when it’s dirty. If you’re good when it’s clean, you must then be bad when it’s not...Let me tell you what the mess in my home means. It means I’m alive. Dirty dishes mean I’ve fed myself. Scattered hobby supplies mean I am creative. Scattered toys and mess mean I am a fun mom. The stacked boxes in the hall mean I was thoughtful enough to order what we need. The clothes strewn on the floor mean I had a full day.
Ray Roshdy45 mins 1,900 pointsRequest Lesson -
E123
NovelThe Abandoned WifeShe has taken a new lease on life and is now a world-renowned genius doctor.
Mirien30 mins 1,500 pointsRequest Lesson -
F2502
Short storyContes du lundi… quand un peuple tombe esclave, tant qu’il tient bien sa langue, c’est comme s’il tenait la clef de sa prison…ドーデの「最後の授業」には、その時代背景や著者の思想について様々な考察がありますが、あえてこの部分を抜粋しました。日頃何気なく使っている「言語」について、改めて考えを巡らす機会になればと思います。
Tiare_FR50 mins 2,000 pointsRequest Lesson -
E127
EssayBraiding SweetgrassEven a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.
Kankurimori35 mins 1,500 pointsRequest Lesson -
E124
NovelA Tale Of Two Cities...and the coachman was sure of nothing but the horses.
Bakare S.50 mins 3,000 pointsRequest Lesson -
J095
Short story羊と鋼の森才能っていうのはさ、ものすごく好きだっていう気持ちなんじゃないか。どんなことがあっても、そこから離れられない執念とか、闘志とか、そういうものと似てる何か。「羊と鋼の森」は、ピアノ調律師の成長の物語。作品のある場面で「才能」について問う場面がとても印象的です。「羊と鋼の森」、静かに心に響く一冊です。
Sakurai Yumi15 mins 600 pointsRequest Lesson -
F2501
Self-developmentL'obstacle est le cheminL'obstacle est le chemin.
French Coach Emeka25 mins x 7 10,000 pointsRequest Lesson -
E128
Science FictionThe Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyDon't panic.
Nicholas W.60 mins 1,700 pointsRequest Lesson -
J144
Essayパーネ・アモーレ イタリア語通訳奮闘記嘘つきは通訳の始まり我が師匠・田丸公美子さんの口癖。イタリア語にご興味をお持ちの方にぜひご一読いただきたい抱腹絶倒の奮闘記。日伊協会の季刊誌「CRONACA」やその他寄稿をまとめた処女作。「今度本を出すから、みんな買ってね、悪い口コミを書いたら縁を切るから、よろしく〜♪」との田丸節に弟子達は発売初日に買った本。実は非常に真面目で努力家の田丸さんでさえ「真面目だけでは通用しない」とおっしゃっている。この通訳者に必要な「嘘をつく度胸」と「必ず軌道修正する度胸」、そして「反省はしても気にし過ぎないスルー力」は語学学習に通じるものだと思っています。日本におけるその言語のトップ通訳者ですら大事にし続けたこの３つを、奮闘記の中から読み取って頂き参考にしていただけたらな、と思います❣️
ARI T.25 mins 1,600 pointsRequest Lesson -
E122
NovelFamiliaris1. Every creature longs to be known — not only to exist, but to be seen. 2. We live inside the stories we tell ourselves, until one day they change — and so do we.
StephanieRiann55 mins 2,100 pointsRequest Lesson -
S2502
Self-developmentEl Sutil arte de que te importe un caraj*La verdadera felicidad se produce solo cuando descubres los problemas que te gusta tener y disfrutas resolviendolos.
Julieta55 mins 1,800 pointsRequest Lesson -
E125
Non-fictionRing of LiberationThis book is about my life passion the art of Capoeira Angola, the title is the phrase itself = Ring of Liberation.
Jessie Lucky25 mins 1,500 pointsRequest Lesson -
C019
Self-development一個人的獲利模式價值是自己創造的，不是別人給的
Wu50 mins 2,400 pointsRequest Lesson -
S2501
Short storyNi tan grande ni tan pequeñoEs el sol, que hace ver más bonitas las montañas
Vilma Gonzalez45 mins 3,800 pointsRequest Lesson -
k024
Essay나는 당신이 행복했으면 좋겠습니다 (私はあなたが幸せになってほしいです)바다를 보지 못했다고 바다가 사라지지는 않듯이 너의 가치를 보지 못했다고 너의 가치가 사라지는 것은 아니다. 그러니 스스로의 가치를 의심하지 마라. 분명히 빛나고 있으니까.
Suin50 mins 3,700 pointsRequest Lesson -
J145
Self-developmentハローキティのニーチェ 強く生きるために大切なこと生きることは、『どんな人生にしたい？』と自分に問いかけ、答えを探しながら前進すること。流されるままに生きても同じ時間だけど、手に入れる幸せは、まったく異なる。ニーチェの『ツァラトゥストラ』の一節、「生のあるところにのみ、意志もまたある。」『ハローキティのニーチェ』ではこの言葉が、上記のように紹介されています。いつも心に留めておきたい、大切な言葉です。原典の抽象度の高い言葉が、ハローキティのやさしい言葉に置き換わることで一気に解像度が上がり、強く心に残ります。イラストもかわいくて、眺めるのも楽しい、おすすめの一冊です。
Emiko.H25 mins 2,000 pointsRequest Lesson -
J120
Novel赤毛のアン大丈夫明日はまだ失敗の無い新しい一日
Rinka-shin-ai-tarot40 mins 3,800 pointsRequest Lesson -
E057
Non-fictionA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Chemo
Wendy E35 mins 2,100 pointsRequest Lesson -
E121
Children‘s BookMaster Bun the Bakers' BoyHe felt the heat from the ovens; he smelled the hot-bread smell in the air... and was not bored.
Rena N.30 mins 900 pointsRequest Lesson -
J146
Self-development覚悟の磨き方最もつまらないと思うのは人との約束を破る人ではなく自分との約束を破る人です。
Miyabi Fumiko40 mins 2,500 pointsRequest Lesson
Cafetalk Book Club "Tosho-room"
All the books introduced in the Book Club campaign are now available.
Please stop by!
Recommended by Tutor
This section contains randomized book recommendations from the tutors for the current theme
"That phrase that stayed with me, the words that sustained me"
If you find a book that interests you, why not give it a go and pick it up?
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E120
Self-developmentThinking Differently
Teacher Reese -
E118
Self-developmentThe AlchemistWhen you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.As an ESL teacher, I often remind my students that learning a language is also a journey of self-discovery. This quote inspires me to keep encouraging them to believe in their goals, no matter how far they seem. Every effort, every mistake, and every small success is part of their unique path. Teaching English has taught me that when we follow our passion and support others in theirs, everything begins to align — just as this book beautifully expresses.
laven -
P2501
Self-developmentO alquiomistaQuando você quer alguma coisa, todo o universo conspira para que você realize o seu desejo.
Angélica C -
E119
NovelMy Brilliant Friend... we went to expose ourselves to fear and interrogate it
Amy Jost -
S009
Self-developmentEl AlquimistaTodo es una sola cosa
MartinL49
Release Date: October 17th, 2025