When the Museum is Closed

Rika Horiuchi embarks on an unusual part-time job—engaging in Latin conversations with the statue of Venus de Milo every Monday, a day when the museum remains closed. Though hesitant at first, Rika gradually finds joy in these peculiar dialogues. Their conversations deepen, leading to an unexpected romance. With the unexpected assistance of a statue of Artemis’ hunting dog, they eventually liberate themselves. This inventive and captivating new novel by Emi Yagi, known for Diary of a Void, reaffirms her status as one of the most thrilling Japanese authors available in English today.