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Aug 18, 2023samsue rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
There's romance in the air in this Jenny Colgan story of a former librarian who bravely takes on a difficult job in another country and ends up with a wonderful new life. Colgan's books are always so uplifting. I'm glad she writes so many…
Mar 16, 2023JCLBrittanyC rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I understand that this book is fairly mundane, and not super exciting, but it was like my dream life come to life in a book! I enjoyed every adventure and all the characters, I'll be swooning for this life even more now....
Nov 07, 2022damicosunshine rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Just finished this sweet book. Nina is a book worm and a librarian who lives her life through books instead of actually living it…until her life suddenly changes. Nina specializes in finding books for her readers that speak to them…
Jul 27, 2022Tdruid rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is the 1st book In the series, so definitely read it 1st. The descriptions of the island sound lovely. The next book is A Very Distant Shore, which introduces Saif, an important character and establishes his relationship to the…
Jun 05, 2022black_hawk_133 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Traditional Jenny Colgan book. Same story of a woman who starts fresh and falls in love. I like the idea of the bookstore in a bus :) Very light summer reading on the beach
May 16, 2022jessicabwise rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was like a hug in novel form. It's not what I usually read, but I needed something light to escape into as I near the end of the school year and this book was perfect for that.
Mar 14, 2022Einer2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Charming and as one who loves to escape with a good book it fills my bill!
Feb 17, 2022moyatori rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Decided not to renew it when I got halfway and had to return the book. As someone who actually works at a library, the author's lack of understanding of libraries and bookstores made it a little too difficult to immerse! It's a nice,…
Feb 07, 2022johncruse rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Nice Title but slow and boring reading. Who needs long descriptions of ordinary activities such as household chores?
Jan 10, 2022tlbolles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An easy, fun read. Over the top romantic in its notions. Quirky too. The main character is foreign to Scotland when she decides to set up shop. This book validated both my love of the countryside and my love of books!
Oct 21, 2021WPL_JessB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book was adorable! The cast was quirky, the romance was sweet, and I adored the setting in the Scottish Highlands. The only thing I didn't love: the book is called "The Bookshop on the Corner", yet there was no bookshop on any corner…
Jun 28, 2021flaca22 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I could not put it down. The story was interesting and well written.
Mar 31, 2021
This was an enjoyable read with the help of a relatable main character Nina. Having worked in libraries, I could also relate. The scenery descriptions were many & beautiful. I did at times question the reality of Nina being able to…
Dec 16, 2020gloria1330 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As a booklover myself, I really enjoyed this book, more than I expected. It was an interesting story, too, besides the respect for books. I'll definitely read more of this author's books.
Oct 11, 2020NMostacada rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was such an easy and fabulous read. It had everything I wanted a little bit of romance, a little bit of comedy, a sassy best friend, a hot farmer, and lots of books. Nina is a city girl that works at a library, but once the library…
Jul 30, 2020VaughanPLDaniela rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for an escape, this whimsical, charming read will transport you to a sleepy village in Scotland, where a young woman named Nina follows her dream of opening a mobile bookshop. Along the way, she’ll make some unlikely…
Jun 19, 2020andreabilyeu rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A quick and fun read, but things fall together a little bit too perfectly. Scotland sounds gorgeous though!
Mar 21, 2020Daisybates rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was truly a great escape from the news of today! This time, I escaped to Scotland where a young girl was getting dumped from her library job that no longer needed her services due to technology. She turned the bad news into good by…
Sep 02, 2019
Nice story love story. Bookshop in a van. Small farming town. Train
Jun 13, 2019mynovelesquelife rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
RATING: 4 STARS 2016; William Morrow Paperbacks/HarperCollins (Review Not on Blog) This is such a sweet story...a great read on rainy weekend or a beach read. It is not your standard romance story but more of a journey of finding…
May 25, 2019LeoLibros rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Easy, fun, charming book. The plot is simple enough, but it has enough twists to make it interesting. I loved the setting and the characters, and of course the books! It was exactly what I needed, a simple and uplifting book. My only…
May 02, 2019JCLKariE rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan pulled me in immediately. Colgan’s breezy, witty writing style made this novel a joy to read. The novel captures so many emotions just right. Nina’s many issues with her huge van make me chuckle;…
Mar 30, 2019kaubry rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
First book I've read from Jenny Colgan - love love loved it, couldn't put it down. Made me want to go visit Scotland even more since it's part of my heritage.
Jan 23, 2019Gerry_21 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another good read from Jenny Colgan. Set in the Scottish highlands - makes you want to move there! Very enjoyable :-)
Dec 26, 2018AnnSkye rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An easy, light read. Reminds me of the stories by Maeve Binchy. I like that it is set in the Scottish Highlands.