I love the creativity behind the café in this story—a place where people come together to talk and be heard. But even more compelling is the journey of Jean, the main character, who leaves Taiwan for California and builds a life she never expected—two marriages, motherhood, unexpected wealth, deeply felt loss, and ultimately, the fulfillment of her dream in opening a café. A beautifully woven novel about friendship, connection, and purpose.
The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang, (List Price: $28.99, Scribner, 9781668068922, July 2025)
Reviewed by Beth Seufer Buss, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina