The Bookshop on the Corner
Ratings43
Average rating3.4
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Ratings43
Average rating3.4
*previously published as THE LITTLE SHOP OF HAPPY EVER AFTER* Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express In the Scottish Highlands, a little bus packed with books brings joy to the road . . . 'A total joy' Sophie Kinsella 'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Nina is a librarian who spends her days happily matchmaking books and people - she always knows what someone should read next. But when her beloved library closes and she's suddenly out of a job, Nina has no idea what to do next. Then an advert catches her eye: she could be the owner of a tiny little bookshop bus, driving around the Scottish highlands. Using up all her courage, and her savings, Nina makes a new start in the beautiful Scottish highlands. But real life is a bit trickier than the stories she loves - especially when she keeps having to be rescued by the grumpy-but-gorgeous farmer next door... Dreams start here . . . ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic'
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2 primary booksScottish Bookshop is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by Jenny Colgan.
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It will have you longing for Scotland, for books, and for fresh, organic food. I enjoyed this book, apart from feeling a little irritated at the main character's snarky, do-gooder attitude. I like the emphasis on community and living away from the rat race.
At this point, I'm just glad, that I finished this book. It started off great and then just became more boring and annoying. I guess we've drifted apart with the main character at some point. One more mention of sad puppy eyes and I throw my kindle out the window.
I hovered between a 3 and 4 star rating for this book. I really liked it until the ending. The ending of the story felt rushed, underdeveloped, and underwent a tone shift that did not fit with the feel of the rest of the book. But until the ending, the book was filled with all things I love: books and the power of stories, beautiful natural scenery, and Scotland!
not the “i'm not like other girls” getting the hot grumpy farmer guy...
