Hello book luvers of r/bangtan!

I know we’ve all been *Layover*-ing in other dimensions with V and JK these last few days, but we’re just about a week away from our October Books with Luv discussion! For those who just can’t wait to talk about it, don’t worry *you [w]on’t have to feel that no more*!

## [Discussion on “I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki” starts on October 18th!](https://i.imgur.com/fycAMyN.png)

Read and chat with us, *you won’t regret* it!

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# Book Club Setlist

*Below is a discussion guide. Some book-specific questions and other sharing suggestions!*

* What is your go-to, can eat anytime comfort food?
* What were your initial impressions? Did they change as you continued to read?
* Which chapter has stuck with you the most? Did you go back and reread any passages?
* Are there lingering questions from the book you’re still thinking about?
* What did you think of the author’s voice and style? Or the structure of the book?
* How did the book make you reflect on your own life? Did you learn anything about yourself from hearing the author’s story?

**B-Side Questions/Discussion Suggestions**

* *Fan Chant*: Hype/overall reviews
* *Ments*: favorite quotes
* *ARMY Time*: playlist/recommendations of songs you associate with the book/chapters/characters
* *Do The Wave*: sentiments, feels, realizations based on the book
* *Encore/Post Club-read Depression Prevention*: something the book club can do afterwards (on own leisure time) to help feel less sad after reading.

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# ‘I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ by Baek Sehee

The internationally best-selling therapy memoir. Young social media director Baek Sehee records her therapy discussions over a 12-week period and then expands on each session with her own insight/reflection. Part memoir, part self-help book, “it will appeal to anyone who has ever felt alone or unjustified in their everyday despair.”

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# So Show Me (*How to get the book*)

* Title: I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
* Author: Baek Sehee; tr. Anton Hur
* Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
* Publication Date: November 1, 2022
* ISBN: 9781635579383 OR 9781526648082. This is for the US/English version. Please search for the ISBNs for your respective versions.
* Format: It is available either in hardcover, ebook, or audiobook
* Please also check with your [local libraries](https://worldcat.org/en/title/1334494607) (where applicable) for loan availability
* [Link to Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Want-Die-but-Eat-Tteokbokki/dp/1635579384) | [Link to Google Books](https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Baek_Sehee_I_Want_to_Die_but_I_Want_to_Eat_Tteokbo?id=J75-EAAAQBAJ&hl=en&gl=US) | [Link to Apple Books](https://books.apple.com/au/book/i-want-to-die-but-i-want-to-eat-tteokbokki/id6442788129) | [Link to Target](https://www.target.com/p/i-want-to-die-but-i-want-to-eat-tteokbokki-by-baek-sehee-hardcover/-/A-86272691) | [Link to Barnes & Noble](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-want-to-die-but-i-want-to-eat-tteokbokki-baek-sehee/1140966701)

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# With luv

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