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Two Women Living Together

byKim Hana, Hwang Sunwoo, Gene Png (Translator)
'Two Women Living Together is a wonderfully calming and cosy read. I always adore stories of women who choose to live beyond the confines of cultural expectation—and this book might just be my new favourite!'
- Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestselling author of both fiction and non-fiction, and a former judge for the 2025 Women's Prize.

‘Everything about this compelling, curious, beautiful story of two women moving in together, in midlife, is delightful ... I loved every moment!'
- Clover Stroud, author of My Wild & Sleepless Nights, The Red of my Blood, and The Giant on the Skyline

At some point between living alone and becoming single, Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana found each other, and decided to live together in a nice apartment where their four cats would finally have the freedom to run around. Together they became a family - and redefined it.

At a time housing costs have skyrocketed whilst the birth rates plummets, these two independent Korean women in their late forties share their views on society and its expectations of them. And, intent neither to marry or to live alone, they reflect on the comfort of their cohabiting friendship as it blossoms into a life full of joy and meaning.

Quietly radical, full of warmth and wit, Two Women Living Together celebrates carving out your own path, cats, female friendship, and a different kind of family.

Two Women Living Together is a wonderfully calming and cosy read. I always adore stories of women who choose to live beyond the confines of cultural expectation—and this book might just be my new favourite!

Emma Gannon - Sunday Times bestselling author of both fiction and non-fiction, and a former judge for the 2025 Women's Prize.

About Kim Hana

Kim Hana reads, writes, listens and speaks. Her other works include Golden Bell Sound and Talking about Speaking. She is co-host of the Two Women Talking Together podcast with her roommate Hwang Sunwoo. Currently she is particularly interested in how plants change according to the seasons.
Details
  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • ISBN: 9781529959581
  • Length: 256 pages
  • Price: £9.99
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