# 薬屋のひとりごと(Advanced Book Club) **URL:** \ **Category:** Book Clubs\ **Created:** [January 21, 2022, 5:56am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384 "2022-01-21T05:56:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Naphthalene](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/naphthalene/32/219185_2.png) [@Naphthalene](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Naphthalene)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2022, 5:56am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/1 "2022-01-21T05:56:49Z")
[Join the Advanced Book Club here!](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/44685) ## Welcome to 薬屋のひとりごと ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/original/4X/6/a/6/6a68d9a9ff097dd508361d65d7b9616107f23b17.jpeg) ## Where to buy [Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8-%E3%83%92%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E6%96%87%E5%BA%AB-%E6%97%A5%E5%90%91-%E5%A4%8F/dp/4072981982) | [BookLive](https://booklive.jp/product/index/title_id/516928/vol_no/001) | [BookWalker](https://bookwalker.jp/de0cfffd3c-03f3-4ecd-bd30-8c9feec6bc67/) ## Discussion Threads and Reading Schedule **Start Date:** Feb 26th, 2022 | Week | Start Date | Chapter Names | Page Count | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [1](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/55986) | Feb 26th | 1-2 | 13 | | [2](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56103) | Mar 5th | 3-5 | 17 | | [3](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56183) | Mar 12nd | 6-8 | 24 | | [4](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56274) | Mar 19th | 9-11 | 29 | | [5](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56348) | Mar 26th | 12-14 | 26 | | [6](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56423) | Apr 2nd | 15-17 | 30 | | [7](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56533) | Apr 9th | 18-19 | 26 | | [8](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56616) | Apr 16th | 20-21 | 25 | | [9](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56717) | Apr 23rd | 22-24 | 29 | | [10](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56806) | Apr 30th | 25-26 | 27 | | [11](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56886) | May 7th | 27-29 | 39 | | [12](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56966) | May 14th | 30-End | 28 | ## Discussion Rules - Please use spoiler tags for **_major_** events in the current chapter(s) and **_any_** content in future chapters. - When asking for help, please mention the chapter and page number. Also mention what version of the book you are reading. - Don’t be afraid of asking questions, even if they seem embarrassing at first. All of us are here to learn. - To you lurkers out there: Join the conversation, it’s fun! ## Member List Are you planning to read 薬屋のひとりごと 1 with the book club? _Poll ([view on site](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/1))_ If so, which version will you be reading? _Poll ([view on site](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/1))_ ## Proper Noun Readings > **Proper Nouns** > > | Name | Reading | Notes | Proof | > | --- | --- | --- | --- | > | 猫猫 | マオマオ | Main character | Furigana | [/quote] ---
**Author:** ![Redglare](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/redglare/32/717152_2.png) [@Redglare](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Redglare)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/2 "2022-02-02T17:24:13Z")
Random hi :durtle_hello: Almost forgot this book club is coming up in a few weeks - was looking through my bookmarks and found this thread. Am looking forward to this book 👀 ✨ ---
**Author:** ![Naphthalene](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/naphthalene/32/219185_2.png) [@Naphthalene](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Naphthalene)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/3 "2022-02-02T22:26:27Z")
I’m hopefully going to put up the schedule today, too! Good random timing. ---
**Author:** ![seanblue](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/seanblue/32/579844_2.png) [@seanblue](https://community.wanikani.com/u/seanblue)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/4 "2022-02-02T23:33:26Z")
Aiming for 25-30 pages per week? ---
**Author:** ![Naphthalene](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/naphthalene/32/219185_2.png) [@Naphthalene](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Naphthalene)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/5 "2022-02-02T23:38:53Z")
Something like that. I was thinking a bit less for the first couple of weeks, though, so that people could get used to the setting. ---
**Author:** ![seanblue](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/seanblue/32/579844_2.png) [@seanblue](https://community.wanikani.com/u/seanblue)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/6 "2022-02-03T00:24:48Z")
That would be much appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![Naphthalene](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/naphthalene/32/219185_2.png) [@Naphthalene](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Naphthalene)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 6:30am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/7 "2022-02-03T06:30:41Z")
I have managed to get that pace, except for the week before last, but I guess it’s fine. ---
**Author:** ![wifflebatknight](https://cdck-file-uploads-global.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wanikanicommunity/original/3X/f/d/fd4c154120954695f788402f3bcf4e616499bc2d.png) [@wifflebatknight](https://community.wanikani.com/u/wifflebatknight)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/8 "2022-02-07T07:47:41Z")
Entire series is also available on website [薬屋のひとりごと](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9636x/) and as pdf [タテ書き小説ネット - 薬屋のひとりごと](https://pdfnovels.net/n9636x/) ---
**Author:** ![Belerith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/belerith/32/518237_2.png) [@Belerith](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Belerith)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 8:15am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/9 "2022-02-07T08:15:22Z")
That will be the web novel version, so there may be slight changes in style/formatting/sometimes plot or how it is presented. An option if you’re still on the fence for sure. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Naphthalene](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/naphthalene/32/219185_2.png) [@Naphthalene](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Naphthalene)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 8:25am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/10 "2022-02-07T08:25:52Z")
I don’t remember for volume 1, but generally speaking some chapters are missing compared to the published version, some chapters have been merged, and some got extended. There were also some minor edits to the text. The plot is the same, though. ---
**Author:** ![wifflebatknight](https://cdck-file-uploads-global.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wanikanicommunity/original/3X/f/d/fd4c154120954695f788402f3bcf4e616499bc2d.png) [@wifflebatknight](https://community.wanikani.com/u/wifflebatknight)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/11 "2022-02-08T08:43:03Z")
Good to know. Thanks! I already got the ebook and agree that hopefully the web version might convince people on the fence! (: ---
**Author:** ![Shadowlauch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/shadowlauch/32/424869_2.png) [@Shadowlauch](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Shadowlauch)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/12 "2022-02-09T11:10:16Z")
A friend of mine recommended this to me a while ago. I even bought it but haven’t gotten around to reading it, so this might be the perfect opportunity! ---
**Author:** ![eefara](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/eefara/32/296524_2.png) [@eefara](https://community.wanikani.com/u/eefara)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/13 "2022-02-17T14:26:03Z")
Hi guys! o/ I’m going to see if I can participate with this book; it’s been on my list for quite a while. Only thing that might slow me down is work, but hopefully I’ll be able to keep up and chat with everyone. 🙂 I’ve been reading the manga as it comes out in English, so I’m pretty excited to read the OG. The vocab list for Kusuriya also [appears to be up on Koohi](https://koohi.cafe/#/list?list=book_kusuriya_no_hitorigoto)! I’m definitely going to see if I can check it out beforehand, make things a little easier to start with. Granted, I say that, but does anyone have any tips on getting the most out of Koohi? I’ve fiddled around with the site a little in the past, but never really got a good flow going. ---
**Author:** ![jhol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/jhol/32/419121_2.png) [@jhol](https://community.wanikani.com/u/jhol)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/14 "2022-02-21T22:17:11Z")
Just got my copy and I’m officially in! It’s not something I would have thought to pick up myself but lately I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about it so I’m excited to give it a shot! The first few weeks overlap with a bunch of other bookclubs so I’m hoping the ramp-up start keeps it manageable. ---
**Author:** ![Naphthalene](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/naphthalene/32/219185_2.png) [@Naphthalene](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Naphthalene)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/15 "2022-02-21T22:55:53Z")
Just in time 🙂 For those who might not be in the time (or do not know if they would like the book), the free ebook preview covers the first week and a half. Based on titles alone, the web novel version seems to match the first 3 weeks as well. ---
**Author:** ![Naphthalene](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/naphthalene/32/219185_2.png) [@Naphthalene](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Naphthalene)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2022, 11:07am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/16 "2022-02-25T11:07:19Z")
A little bit early, but there’s no time like the present. The first week is here! > [@Week 1: 薬屋のひとりごと](https://community.wanikani.com/t/week-1-%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8/55986): > > [Join the Advanced Book Club here!](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/44685)[薬屋のひとりごと Home Thread](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/55384)Week 1 [image] Start Date: Feb 26th Next Part: [Week 2](https://community.wanikani.com/t/x/56103)Reading: Week Start Date Chapter Names Page Count Week 1 Feb 26 「猫猫」「二人の妃」 13 Discussion Rules Please use spoiler tags for major events in the current chapter(s) and any content in future chapters. When asking for help, please mention the chapter and page number. Also mention what version of the book you are reading. Don’t be afraid of asking questions, even if th… ---
**Author:** ![rodan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/rodan/32/114709_2.png) [@rodan](https://community.wanikani.com/u/rodan)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/17 "2022-03-03T16:51:28Z")
If anyone was still mulling over whether to join – there’s a conveniently timed sale just for you on [Bookwalker](https://bookwalker.jp/de0cfffd3c-03f3-4ecd-bd30-8c9feec6bc67/) and [Booklive](https://booklive.jp/product/index/title_id/516928/vol_no/001): ~100 yen for this first volume (+ half off the rest of the series) ---
**Author:** ![downtimes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/downtimes/32/790700_2.png) [@downtimes](https://community.wanikani.com/u/downtimes)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/18 "2022-03-03T16:52:29Z")
Muhh, bought it like 2 days ago. Anyway was just around 5 bucks so I think I’ll live. Thanks anyway for the information. ---
**Author:** ![eefara](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/eefara/32/296524_2.png) [@eefara](https://community.wanikani.com/u/eefara)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/19 "2022-03-03T18:04:34Z")
Same deal on Kindle for those who use that! ---
**Author:** ![eefara](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/user_avatar/community.wanikani.com/eefara/32/296524_2.png) [@eefara](https://community.wanikani.com/u/eefara)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384/20 "2022-03-05T02:00:32Z")
(Sorry for the double post, but) These just came in today; I’m very pleased. :3 ![IMG_20220304_205728578](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/wanikanicommunity/original/4X/7/7/7/77738be1d0cde4dce0c313aa3941e81605282e4a.jpeg) [Next page](https://community.wanikani.com/t/%E8%96%AC%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B2%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8advanced-book-club/55384.md?page=2)