보통의 것이 좋아
[I Like Ordinary Things]

Book Guide by K-BOOKS AND MORE

This illustrated essay gathers precious everyday moments depicted with the author’s warm perspective and delicate sensibility.
This book portrays daily life in a genuine and plain way, allowing readers to encounter a variety of words and expressions commonly used in everyday life.
It’s a perfect choice for individuals intrigued by intermediate-level Korean essays.

Basic Information

– ISBN : 979-11-6812-058-7
– Author: Illustrated essay by 반지수
– Publisher: 위즈덤하우스 (WISDOM HOUSE)
– Language: Korean
– Print Length 220 pages

Table of Contents

intro. 마음이 기억하는 행복의 순간들
Part 01. 구석구석, 행복이 닿는 곳을 걷는 법
낮의 사람들
염리동
비 오는 날, 동네 떡볶이 집
그 자체로 괜찮아
날씨를 즐길 권리
초록이라는 행복
진보초 고서점 거리
발견의 즐거움
연남동 사루카메
첫사랑
능소화의 계절
시험 날의 하굣길
고양이 이웃
미안해
겨울에도 넌
고양이에게 밥을 주는 이유
너를 기억해
물끄러미
‘그냥’ 피어나는 것
#산책일기 1

Part 02. 나 자신과 잘 지내고 싶어서
완벽한 조용함
연남동 스프링 플레어
아름다움은 멀리 있지 않다
경의선 숲길 마늘 트럭
염리동 과일가게
귀여운 환대
왠지 모를 안도감
평화로운 오후
마음에 따라 어느 순간이든
있는 그대로 사랑받던 날들
집으로 가는 길
모래내 시장
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Part 03. 아무것도 아니지만, 그냥 좋아
봄의 기운
후암동 골목길
그날의 공기
내 손 잡아
행복은 순간
성산동 아파트 단지 안
우연한 풍경
순간을 영원히
연남동 골목길
오후의 볕
익숙해진다는 것
연남동 요코쵸
낭만적인 밤
밤 산책
퇴근길
도시의 밤
그 시간만의 평화로움
그럼에도 사랑할 구석이 다분해
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Epilogue
일러스트 목록

Book Introduction
written by publisher 위즈덤하우스, translated by K-BOOKS AND MORE

On days when I want to get along well with myself,
I’ll take steps at my own pace and wander.

Within these pages, the author recalls moments of healing while walking on the street during days of deep concern and wandering in the past.
Despite their simplicity, the author emphasizes the significance of the everyday joys and treasures.
On days when the mind feels stifled and lost in worries that seem unsolvable, the author says they just go out and walk the streets.
Observing the scenery and strangers, immersing in the mundane aspects of daily life, they find an unexpected sense of relief, thinking, ‘Ah, everyone is living their lives. I’ll manage too.’

Perhaps that’s why the landscapes of the author’s walks provide a sense of relief and comfort to the mind.
Flipping through the pictures that make ordinary days look like beautiful moments, one gets the feeling that they’re subtly saying,
‘You’re also living well like the people in the pictures, and that in itself is beautiful.’
The message that everyone holds value and worth, even without achieving something extraordinary, softly echoes within our hearts.

If you want to get along well with yourself, refrain from conforming to the pace of others. By walking at my own pace, I’ll realize that happiness is close by.
This book, though modest, will serve as a cherished gift to me, to myself who has lived turning away from the ordinary days of the present, and to those dear to me.