As of July 24, 2026, Alain de Botton's 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' (Eunhaengnamu) takes the top spot in the essay bestseller list. This week's chart includes one new entry, and 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' also recorded the most significant ascent.
TOP 10
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불안(리커버:K)
알랭 드 보통 · Kyobo
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2 |
안녕, 피터팬
전경철 · Kyobo
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3 |
행복할 거야 이래도 되나 싶을 정도로(10만 부 기념 교보문고 단독 리커버)
일홍 · Kyobo
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다정한 사람이 이긴다(스페셜 양장 리커버판)
이해인 · Kyobo
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구원에게
정영욱 · Kyobo
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사춘기 엄마의 오장육부
나민애 · Kyobo
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결혼ᆞ여름
알베르 카뮈 · Kyobo
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너를 아끼며 살아라
나태주 · Kyobo
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어른의 행복은 조용하다
태수 · Kyobo
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당신의 독자가 될게요
정세랑 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary for July 24, 2026
The top ranks are primarily held by 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu), 'Goodbye, Peter Pan' by Jeon Kyung-chul (Iyagijangsu), and 'I'll Be Happy to the Point of Wondering if This is Allowed (100K Commemorative Kyobo Book Centre Exclusive Cover)' by Ilhong (Bookrum).
Perspective on Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, this Kyobo Essay Weekly ranking serves as a reference point to understand current reading trends in Korea.
It is important to focus not just on the sales ranks, but on which books, authors, and publishers stand out.
Among the publishers making repeat appearances, Bookrum has two titles on the list.
Key Ranking Movements
Largest Rise: 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) – climbed one spot from #2 last week to #1.
Largest Drop: 'The Quiet Happiness of Adults' by Taesu (Page 2 Books) – fell two spots from #7 last week to #9.
Books that dropped off the chart include 'The Sensibilities of an Everyday Person' by Kim Ina (Kyobo).
Top 10 Essay Bestsellers for July 24, 2026
1st: 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) – rose 1 spot from #2 last week.
2nd: 'Goodbye, Peter Pan' by Jeon Kyung-chul (Iyagijangsu) – fell 1 spot from #1 last week.
3rd: 'I'll Be Happy to the Point of Wondering if This is Allowed (100K Commemorative Kyobo Book Centre Exclusive Cover)' by Ilhong (Bookrum) – held steady at #3.
4th: 'The Kindest Person Wins (Special Hardcover Edition)' by Lee Hae-in (Feelm) – held steady at #4.
5th: 'To Salvation' by Jung Young-wook (Bookrum) – rose 1 spot from #6 last week.
6th: 'The Five Viscera and Six Bowels of an Adolescent Mother' by Na Min-ae (Seogyo Books) – fell 1 spot from #5 last week.
7th: 'Marriage and Summer' by Albert Camus (Noksaekgwangseon) – rose 1 spot from #8 last week.
8th: 'Live Cherishing Yourself' by Na Tae-ju (Double Book) – rose 1 spot from #9 last week.
9th: 'The Quiet Happiness of Adults' by Taesu (Page 2 Books) – fell 2 spots from #7 last week.
10th: 'I'll Be Your Reader' by Jung Se-rang (Maeumsanchaek) – new entry.