Synopsis:
“Absolutely delightful.” —People
The enchanting story of a bookshop, its grieving owner, a supportive literary community, and the extraordinary power of books to heal the heart
Nightingale Books, nestled on the main street in an idyllic little village, is a dream come true for book lovers–a cozy haven and welcoming getaway for the literary-minded locals. But owner Emilia Nightingale is struggling to keep the shop open after her beloved father’s death, and the temptation to sell is getting stronger. The property developers are circling, yet Emilia’s loyal customers have become like family, and she can’t imagine breaking the promise she made to her father to keep the store alive.
There’s Sarah, owner of the stately Peasebrook Manor, who has used the bookshop as an escape in the past few years, but it now seems there’s a very specific reason for all those frequent visits. Next is roguish Jackson, who, after making a complete mess of his marriage, now looks to Emilia for advice on books for the son he misses so much. And the forever shy Thomasina, who runs a pop-up restaurant for two in her tiny cottage–she has a crush on a man she met in the cookbook section, but can hardly dream of working up the courage to admit her true feelings.
Enter the world of Nightingale Books for a serving of romance, long-held secrets, and unexpected hopes for the future–and not just within the pages on the shelves. How to Find Love in a Bookshop is the delightful story of Emilia, the unforgettable cast of customers whose lives she has touched, and the books they all cherish.
My Review:
How To FInd Love in a Bookshop was a recommendation from my dear friend, M.J.Rose, and I knew after she gave me the synopsis and her thoughts on the book this was something I just had to read. Well, she was not wrong. I enjoyed every page of this sweet, emotional, and charming tale!
This book is different from many I read in the sense that it follows a few different people as opposed to one main character or couple and I loved that change of pace! Nightingale books, and it’s owner, have been fixtures in this charming town for what seems like forever. It’s when the beloved owner passes away that we step into this town and follow the journey of the owner’s daughter, his friends and customers, and the love he’s left behind. Each character gives a beautiful layer to this emotional and heartfelt story and each character is delightfully multi-faceted with a charm all their own. I felt as if I were a part of this town and this journey and at one point I got a little sad that I didn’t have a bookshop of my own like this, to visit and chat with fellow book lovers on an afternoon. But just as soon as the sadness came, it disappeared when I realized that, while I may not have a physical place to visit, I have built a whole on-line world with friends who adore all things bookish as much as I do! Friends who I know will love this story as much as I did.
Thank you, M.J., for recommending it and thank you, Ms. Henry, for writing such a wonderful story!
Five Loves
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About the author:
Veronica Henry was a television script writer before turning her hand to fiction. She has published sixteen novels which she describes as realistic escapism – her setting are gorgeous, but her characters have problems and dilemmas everyone can identify with.
Find out more on her website
Fabulous review jillian!! Shared on all my socials!!