As of July 26, 2026, Alain de Botton's 'Anxiety (Recover: K)' has claimed the top spot on the essay bestseller list. This week's ranking features one new entry, and 'Anxiety (Recover: K)' also recorded the most significant rise.
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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Highlights of the July 26, 2026 Ranking
The top positions in this week's essay bestseller list are held by 'Anxiety (Recover: K)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu), 'Goodbye, Peter Pan' by Jeon Kyung-chul (Storyteller), and 'I'll Be So Happy I Can't Believe It (Kyobo Book Centre Exclusive 100,000-Copy Commemorative Recover)' by Ilhong (Bookrum).
Understanding Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, this Kyobo Essay Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference to understand current reading trends in Korea.
It's important to focus not just on the sales rankings, but also on which books, authors, and publishers are prominent.
Bookrum is a notable publisher, appearing twice on the list.
Key Ranking Movements
Largest Increase: 'Anxiety (Recover: K)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) jumped one spot from last week's No. 2 to claim No. 1.
Largest Decrease: 'The Quiet Happiness of Adults' by Taesu (Page 2 Books) fell two places from last week's No. 7 to No. 9.
Books that dropped out of the chart include 'The Sensibilities of an Everyday Person' by Kim Ina (Kyobo).
Kyobo Essay Bestsellers Top 10 (July 26, 2026)
1st: 'Anxiety (Recover: K)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) – Up 1 spot from last week's No. 2.
2nd: 'Goodbye, Peter Pan' by Jeon Kyung-chul (Storyteller) – Down 1 spot from last week's No. 1.
3rd: 'I'll Be So Happy I Can't Believe It (Kyobo Book Centre Exclusive 100,000-Copy Commemorative Recover)' by Ilhong (Bookrum) – Maintained its No. 3 position from last week.
4th: 'Kind People Win (Special Hardcover Recover)' by Lee Hae-in (Feelm) – Maintained its No. 4 position from last week.
5th: 'To Salvation' by Jung Young-wook (Bookrum) – Up 1 spot from last week's No. 6.
6th: 'The Five Viscera and Six Bowels of an Adolescent Mom' by Na Min-ae (Seogyo Books) – Down 1 spot from last week's No. 5.
7th: 'Marriage and Summer' by Albert Camus (Green Light) – Up 1 spot from last week's No. 8.
8th: 'Live Cherishing Yourself' by Na Tae-ju (Double Book) – Up 1 spot from last week's No. 9.
9th: 'The Quiet Happiness of Adults' by Taesu (Page 2 Books) – Down 2 spots from last week's No. 7.
10th: 'I'll Be Your Reader' by Jung Sae-rang (Maumsanchek) – New Entry.