A Book for People Who 'Hate Mondays'! Popular SNS Title 'Things I Like When I Hate Mondays' Gets Special Cover Edition and 5th Printing!

Sekai Bunka Publishing is proud to announce the arrival of a special cover edition for the buzzworthy book 'Things I Like When I Hate Mondays' (Getsuyobi ga Kiraina Watashi no Suki na Koto) starting May 1, 2026. This cover was born from reader comments and catchphrases collected during the 'Your Words Become a Book Cover' campaign held on X (formerly Twitter). The design features a photo of the sky taken by author Houjicha, with readers' words floating across it, creating a volume that gently supports those facing a 'difficult Monday.' The book has gained widespread empathy on social media under the hashtag '#Getsuwata' and has already achieved its 5th printing. Early sales will begin at TSUTAYA stores across Japan in early May. *Please note that some stores may not carry this item. Inquire at your local store for details. - 'I hope this book reaches as many people as possible who are going through dark nights.' - 'I'll probably still hate Mondays next week. That's why I'll flip through these pages again and again.' - 'It makes me want to find things I like; it makes me feel like I can live a little longer.' - 'The book I love even though I hate reading.' The cover design is interspersed with these heartfelt impressions and phrases from the X campaign. What is 'Things I Like When I Hate Mondays' about? - Words that stay close to the 'struggles' of real life, not just platitudes. 'I don't want to go to work,' 'Just getting through life is all I can handle'—for everyone carrying these feelings, this book is a collection of life essays born from the wish that 'we can overcome future Mondays together.' Author Houjicha herself has spent her days worrying, feeling down, and experiencing loneliness. Her words, chronicling her journey of moving forward while thinking 'maybe I can make myself happy,' have garnered immense empathy, especially on social media. Furthermore, the book includes words in three styles: [Poem], [Essay], and [Letter]. You can read it slowly on a holiday, read just a few pages before bed, or start from whichever section catches your interest—fitting whatever mood you are in. Author Profile: Houjicha An office worker with several years of experience. While working at an advertising agency, she records her daily thoughts on X and Instagram. Her writing, which feels like a quiet presence by one's side, has earned support from a wide range of people. Book Summary: Title: 'Things I Like When I Hate Mondays' Author: Houjicha Release Date: November 20, 2025 Price: 1,650 yen (tax included) Specifications: Shiroku-ban size, 208 pages Publisher: Sekai Bunka Publishing Co., Ltd.