Praise for How to Hold Someone in Your Heart

"A comfort read that soothes the soul and reminds one’s frazzled mind of its beating heart…While there is no confirmed way to meet with the dead in our world, Tsujimura’s novel can provide a sense of catharsis that comes close to the real thing.” —The Daily Californian 

“[A] touching sequel to Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon…tenderly portrayed…Tsujimura wrings emotions from each episode, the significance of which is best summed up by Hachiya, who remarks, ‘It’s a gift to live in the world at the same time as the person you have in your heart.’ Readers of healing fiction will find much to love.”—Publishers Weekly  

“Now older and wiser, the go-between continues to reunite the living and dead…a poignant portrayal of death, life, and the magical place where the two overlap. Heartfelt and charming.”—Kirkus Reviews

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"A fireside tale that looks at how and why the living are haunted by the dead… Tsujimura’s profound insights into ordinary lives and motivations—and how the dead might ease the minds of the living—make this a ghostly little masterpiece.”—Wall Street Journal 

“Displaying a matter-of-fact approach to the fantastical that recalls early Haruki Murakami, Tsujimura’s novel is an enchanting read.”—Financial Times

“Tsujimura raises poignant and powerful questions about what the living owe not only the dead, but each other; and how we make peace with others and ourselves in the wake of overwhelming grief. A touching novel about loss with a magical and mystical flourish.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The newest novel by Tsujimura, translated from Japanese, has a clear premise, clear prose, and offers fascinating complexity that unfolds through five, rich chapters.... Readers who enjoy piecing together mysteries and thinking about big questions will love this satisfying tale, with a sequel promised.”—Booklist

“A resonating read…utterly priceless.”—Shelf Awareness

“Delightful.”—AV Club

“A beautifully written novel about hope and kindness.”—The Big Issue 

“I devoured this book. I'm amazed by how gentle and warm it is, and at the same time how it holds such fascinating puzzles and hard truths. All the pieces fit together beautifully.”—Megha Majumdar, New York Times bestselling author of A Burning