[The Only Asian Female Nobel Laureate] Han Kang's Masterpiece Narrated by Toko Miura! 'The White Book' Audiobook Released on Audible on May 28
The audiobook version of 'The White Book' by Nobel laureate Han Kang was released on Amazon Audible on May 28, 2026, narrated by actress and singer Toko Miura.
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The audiobook of 'The White Book' (translated by Mariko Saito, published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha), a masterpiece by Han Kang, the only Asian female Nobel laureate, was released on May 28, 2026, via Amazon Audible, the world's leading service for audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.
The narration is performed by Toko Miura, an actress and singer known for her unique presence. Her calm delivery and breathing give new life to the 65 stories that connect the Korean Peninsula and the city of Warsaw, bringing their outlines into sharp focus.
'The White Book' is Han Kang's second work to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, following 'The Vegetarian.' Since her Nobel Prize win in October 2024, it has become a bestseller with over 210,000 copies sold. The story weaves together memories of the Korean Peninsula and post-Holocaust Warsaw, centered on the author's sister who passed away shortly after birth, serving as a prayer for fragile yet great lives.
The narration is performed by Toko Miura, an actress and singer known for her unique presence. Her calm delivery and breathing give new life to the 65 stories that connect the Korean Peninsula and the city of Warsaw, bringing their outlines into sharp focus.
'The White Book' is Han Kang's second work to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, following 'The Vegetarian.' Since her Nobel Prize win in October 2024, it has become a bestseller with over 210,000 copies sold. The story weaves together memories of the Korean Peninsula and post-Holocaust Warsaw, centered on the author's sister who passed away shortly after birth, serving as a prayer for fragile yet great lives.
FAQ
Is this audiobook available globally?
The press release refers to the Japanese service of Audible; availability in other regions depends on local licensing.