Books on Tap
"Rental Person Who Does Nothing" by Shoji Morimoto
Need a rental person who does nothing? Shoji Morimoto provides a fascinating service to the lonely and socially anxious. After an old boss told him that he contributed nothing and that it made no difference whether he showed up to work or not, he wondered if a person who ‘does nothing’ could still have a place in the world. With a tweet, his Rental Person service was born. Morimoto is dependable, non-judgmental and committed to remaining a stranger throughout each request, and his encounters are revelatory about both Japanese society and human psychology. His memoir chronicles his extraordinary experiences in his unique line of work and reflects on how we consider relationships, jobs, and family in our search for meaningful connection and purpose in life.
Copies of the book and may be reserved at https://chesp.na.iiivega.com. eBook copies may be reserved at https://chester.overdrive.com.
- Date:
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Adults
This event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Location: La Patrona Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 400 Bridge Street, Phoenixville.
Email Faith Donaher at fdonaher@gmail.com for more information.