In the heart of Tokyo, hidden within the labyrinth of bustling streets, lies a quaint café with an extraordinary secret. For over a century, this unassuming spot has brewed not just coffee but the chance for a select few to leap through time. "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi guides us through the intertwined tales of four unique visitors, each driven by a deep yearning to mend the past, whether to confront a lost love, reconnect with a husband lost to Alzheimer's, cherish a final moment with a sister, or embrace the child they never met. Yet, this miraculous journey is bound by rules as delicate as time itself: one must remain in the designated seat, never stray from the café, and most crucially, return before their coffee turns cold. Kawaguchi weaves a tapestry of human emotion and fleeting moments, inviting readers to ponder life's profound question: what would you alter if the past was within reach? With each sip of coffee and leap through time, the characters confront the complexities of forgiveness, love, and the inescapable flow of time. Through tender storytelling and a whisper of magic, "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" offers a poignant exploration of the lengths to which we go for a chance at closure, understanding, and perhaps, a final goodbye. This novel is a heart-stirring journey that captivates and lingers, long after the last page is turned and the coffee has cooled.