The audiobook of 'The White Book' (translated by Mariko Saito, published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha), a masterpiece by Han Kang, the only Asian female Nobel laureate, was released on May 28, 2026, via Amazon Audible, the world's leading service for audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.

The narration is performed by Toko Miura, an actress and singer known for her unique presence. Her calm delivery and breathing give new life to the 65 stories that connect the Korean Peninsula and the city of Warsaw, bringing their outlines into sharp focus.

'The White Book' is Han Kang's second work to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, following 'The Vegetarian.' Since her Nobel Prize win in October 2024, it has become a bestseller with over 210,000 copies sold. The story weaves together memories of the Korean Peninsula and post-Holocaust Warsaw, centered on the author's sister who passed away shortly after birth, serving as a prayer for fragile yet great lives.

FACT BOX

  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: press_release
  • Organizations: Amazon Audible