Before The Coffee Gets Cold Series 4 Book Set Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Discover the complete "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" experience with this 4-book collection by Toshikazu Kawaguchi — a touching, imaginative boxed set perfect for fans of gentle time-travel tales, book clubs, parents reading aloud, and anyone who loves emotionally wise fiction. This paperback edition collects four book-length stories set around magical cafes where a single cup of coffee can send you back to a moment in the past. Heartfelt, contemplative, and beautifully written, this book collection is ideal for readers seeking comfort, perspective, and memorable characters.

Titles in the Set: Before We Say Goodbye; Before the Coffee Gets Cold; Tales from the Cafe; Before Your Memory Fades

Condition: BRAND NEW

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780678465264

Each book in this children’s series (suitable for mature teens and adults) explores the human side of time travel — not as spectacle but as a quiet chance to reconnect, forgive, and understand. Kawaguchi’s gentle prose and the cozy cafe settings have made these stories a favorite among readers who appreciate emotionally driven fiction from a bestselling author and award-winning dramatist.

What’s inside the four books

Before We Say Goodbye — The regulars at the magical Cafe Funiculi Funicula know the rules and risks of the cafe’s secret, time-travel menu. This volume follows characters who take brave, poignant journeys to repair relationships and face what’s been left unsaid.

Before the Coffee Gets Cold — The novel that introduced readers to the cafe’s time-traveling offer. Four visitors arrive with fragile hopes: to confront an abandoned lover, receive a letter from a husband with Alzheimer’s, say goodbye to a sister, and meet a daughter they never knew. Each visit teaches that love and choice matter most.

Tales from the Cafe — Set in a small back alley in Tokyo, this collection deepens the cafe’s mythology with new customers and new chances to revisit pivotal moments in their lives. Intimate and haunting, these stories underscore how memory and connection shape who we are.

Before Your Memory Fades — On Mount Hakodate, Cafe Donna Donna offers travel through time with views to match. This companion book mirrors the Tokyo stories while adding fresh perspectives on memory, loss, and reconciliation.

• Perfect for gifting: a thoughtful gift set for parents, teachers, friends, and book club members.
• Emotional and accessible: short, powerful narratives that work well for bedtime reading or classroom discussion.
• Trusted author: by Toshikazu Kawaguchi — award-winning playwright and nominee for the Bookseller's Award.
• Beautiful paperback edition: easy to share, easy to carry.

This collection stands out for its warmth and emotional intelligence: not just another boxed set, but a timeless keepsake that encourages empathy, healing, and meaningful conversation. Whether you’re buying for a longtime fan of the series or discovering Kawaguchi’s work for the first time, this 4-book paperback collection makes a perfect gift and a comforting addition to any home or classroom library.