About The Bookshop on the Corner
• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (September 20, 2016)
“Losing myself in Jenny Colgan’s beautiful pages is the most delicious, comforting, satisfying treat I have had in ages.”—Jane Green, New York Times bestselling author of Summer Secrets
Nina Redmond is a literary matchmaker. Pairing a reader with that perfect book is her passion… and also her job. Or at least it was. Until yesterday, she was a librarian in the hectic city. But now the job she loved is no more.
Determined to make a new life for herself, Nina moves to a sleepy village many miles away. There she buys a van and transforms it into a bookmobile—a mobile bookshop that she drives from neighborhood to neighborhood, changing one life after another with the power of storytelling.
From helping her grumpy landlord deliver a lamb, to sharing picnics with a charming train conductor who serenades her with poetry, Nina discovers there’s plenty of adventure, magic, and soul in a place that’s beginning to feel like home… a place where she just might be able to write her own happy ending.
My Thoughts:
I'm going to be honest here - I went into this book fully expecting to really like it. I mean it's a mobile bookshop - how could I not? Than when I opened the book I was greeted by a delightful introduction written by the author about all the possible places to read and their challenges and advantages and then I was pretty sure that not only was I going to like the book but that Jenny Colgan falls on my "kindred spirit" list. And my initial thoughts were so right. Not only did I like this book but I LOVED this book and I loved it right from the beginning. I clicked with Nina right away which surprised me as she definitely starts out a bit on the nervous side but I loved her love of books and her feelings that there is the right book for everyone jst waiting to be found. And really it only got better. The only thing I enjoy more than a bookish book is a book about someone who finds their place in the world and figures out what really makes them happy and really this book does both gloriously.
Basically this book was total and complete comfort reading. It is the bookish equivalent of the very best comfort food eaten in front of a cozy fire while wearing the softest comfiest clothes and wrapped in the warmest of blankets all while rain falls on on a metal roof overhead. And I also want to move it Scotland.
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About Jenny Colgan
Jenny Colgan is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including Little Beach Street Bakery, Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop, and Christmas at the Cupcake Café, all international bestsellers. Jenny is married with three children and lives in London and Scotland. Find out more about Jenny at her website, and connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.
As soon as I read it's about books and a book mobile I knew I wanted it. I also like Jenny Colgan so this looks like a winner to me. I'm glad you reviewed this one, it's going in my little notebook with your name. When I read it I will link back to your post.
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds good! I saw a review yesterday as well (part of the tour). And I agree, it's always nice to read about someone finding their way. In a chaotic world that's very comforting. And I loved how you described it!
ReplyDeleteSounds perfect! I just finished reading Germinal last night for a readalong and need a comfort read now.
ReplyDeleteI want this book now! All the reviews I have read are all for it! I am not sure if and when it comes out here, but if it doesn't the good ol' Book Depository will send it to me.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the absolute perfect read!!
ReplyDeleteBooks, books in a van, sounds like my cup of tea. I am a retired librarian so that aspect interests me too.
ReplyDeleteOoh yay! I'm glad this was a good one. I just requested her The loveliest chocolate shop in Paris and Sweetshop of dreams : a novel with recipes from my library.
ReplyDeleteI really need this book, heard so many good things about it! :)
ReplyDeleteOoo this sounds positively delightful. I love the setting and seeing a character find their way :)
ReplyDeleteIt's on my tbr list. I love a good comfort read.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful! I have been very tempted by this book. I mean, it is about a bookshop so it has some great things going for it from the beginning. With great characters, I need to check this one out. Great review!
ReplyDeleteThe book title and cover grabbed me right away....that green is one of my favorite comfort colors. I loved your description of how you felt when you read it...I can visualize this: "It is the bookish equivalent of the very best comfort food eaten in front of a cozy fire while wearing the softest comfiest clothes and wrapped in the warmest of blankets all while rain falls on on a metal roof overhead." I love that scene, and can hear the rain on the metal roof, as we had a barn with that kind of roof where I loved to hang out when it rained. When I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteNow it would be better by the fire, of course. Thanks!
Comfort reading is absolutely the best sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a part of the tour!