Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd. A huge hit, selling over 100,000 copies! Miyake Kaho’s “What and How Do ‘Interesting People’ Read?” is a huge hit, with many bookstores taking the top spot.

【Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd.】 【A huge hit, selling over 100,000 copies! ] Miyake Kaho’s “What and How Do ‘Interesting People’ Read?” Tops Bookstores, Promoting Great Response ​
Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 31, 2025 To Members of the Press [A huge hit, selling over 100,000 copies! 】Literary critic Kaho Miyake’s new book, “What and How Do ‘Interesting People’ Read?”, is making waves, topping bookstores everywhere. Literary critic Kaho Miyake’s new book, “What and How Do ‘Interesting People’ Read?”, is making waves through word of mouth and continuing to dominate bookstore paperback rankings! The latest book by Kaho Miyake, author of the 2025 Shinsho Grand Prize-winning novel “Why Working Makes You Unable to Read,” titled “What and How Do
‘Interesting People’ Read?” (Shincho Shinsho), has finally surpassed 100,000 copies sold. The book’s content, which covers how to become an interesting person to talk to and how to talk effectively about content, has received many positive comments, and its readership is expanding through word of mouth on social media.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47877/2466/47877-2466-3b4adb5eed5791cb577cf1cd32f36601-1063×1703.jpg Kaho Miyake’s new book, “What and How Do ‘Interesting Talkers’ Read?” (Shincho Shinsho), published on September 18th, has sold over 100,000 copies in the month and a half since its release. Thanks to
word-of-mouth and social media buzz, the book has been ranked high in the paperback rankings at many bookstores, with reviews such as, “It teaches you the reading techniques you need to know before you start,” “It’s so easy to read, I read it all in one go,” and “It’s generously packed with techniques to make the most of the work.” It has attracted readers’ attention as a bestseller, ranking number one for over a month at all Kinokuniya bookstores (general paperback category, September 16th to October 23rd) and all Maruzen Junkudo bookstores (paperback and selected books category, September 16th to October 23rd). ■Book contents “I can’t find the words to say on the spot,” “I’m not good at ice-breaking small talk,” “I don’t want to become the kind of adult who only talks about the past at drinking parties”… In times like these, people who can talk engagingly about popular books, manga, and the latest movies and dramas are a great asset.
Entertainment packed with “spoilers” about society and life attracts the interest of many people. However, there are actually “tricks” to interpreting a work and conveying its appeal. A leading literary critic thoroughly explains the input techniques he uses himself! At the end of the book, there is also a “book list that will make the conversation more interesting.” ■Author information: Kaho Miyake (Miyake Kaho) Literary critic and part-time lecturer at Kyoto City University of Arts. Born in Kochi Prefecture in 1994. Dropped out of the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University. Active in a wide range of fields, primarily literary criticism and social criticism. His numerous publications include “Why Working Makes You Unreadable” and “The Art of Putting What You Love into Words.” ■Book data What and How Do “Interesting Talkers” Read? [Author] Kaho Miyake [Release Date] September 18, 2025 [Binding] Paperback [Price] ¥1,078 (tax included) [ISBN] 978-4-10-611101-3 [URL]
https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/book/611101/