As of July 29, 2026, Alain de Botton's *Anxiety (Recover:K)* (Eunhaengnamu) takes the top spot on the essay bestseller list. This week's chart includes one new entry, and *Anxiety (Recover:K)* also recorded the most significant jump in rankings.
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 29, 2026
The top ranks for this week are primarily dominated by *Anxiety (Recover:K)* by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu), *Goodbye, Peter Pan* by Jeon Gyeong-cheol (Iyagijangsu), and *I'll be so happy I might wonder if this is okay (100k copy commemorative Kyobo Bookstore exclusive cover)* by Ilhong (Bookrum).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international KStories readers, this Kyobo Essay Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference to understand current reading trends in Korea.
It is important to focus on which books, authors, and publishers stand out, rather than simply listing sales rankings.
Among the publishers, Bookrum made multiple appearances with two titles on the list.
Noteworthy Ranking Changes
Biggest Climb: *Anxiety (Recover:K)* by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) rose one spot from last week's 2nd place to #1.
Biggest Drop: *Adult Happiness is Quiet* by Taesu (Page2 Books) fell two spots from last week's 7th place to #9.
Books that dropped out of the chart include *The Sensibility of an Everyday-ist* by Kim Ina (Kyobo).
Top 10 Essay Bestsellers as of July 29, 2026
#1 *Anxiety (Recover:K)* by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) – Up one spot from last week's #2.
#2 *Goodbye, Peter Pan* by Jeon Gyeong-cheol (Iyagijangsu) – Down one spot from last week's #1.
#3 *I'll be so happy I might wonder if this is okay (100k copy commemorative Kyobo Bookstore exclusive cover)* by Ilhong (Bookrum) – Maintained last week's #3.
#4 *The Kind Person Wins (Special Hardcover Edition)* by Lee Hae-in (Feelm) – Maintained last week's #4.
#5 *To Salvation* by Jeong Young-wook (Bookrum) – Up one spot from last week's #6.
#6 *A Teen Mom's Five Viscera and Six Bowels* by Na Min-ae (Seogyo Books) – Down one spot from last week's #5.
#7 *Marriage, Summer* by Albert Camus (Noksaek Gwangseon) – Up one spot from last week's #8.
#8 *Live Cherishing Yourself* by Na Tae-joo (Double Book) – Up one spot from last week's #9.
#9 *Adult Happiness is Quiet* by Taesu (Page2 Books) – Down two spots from last week's #7.
#10 *I'll Be Your Reader* by Jeong Se-rang (Maumsaenghchaek) – New entry.
