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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Book three in the series, but they all work well as standalones. I've adored this series. Homely. Heart warming. Romantic. Escape. Perfection. Light read. Devoured it. Cannot wait for the last two books. Highly recommend. 5 out of 5 stars.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Something New at the Borrow a Bookshop is a sweet, warm and cozy story about a woman and her daughter finding their place in the world. While set in a quaint English village on the sea, this book tackles tough topics while also serving up sweet romance and community vibes. Though it's the most recent in a series, the book can very well stand on its own if you haven't read the prior books. It's a cozy, feel good read that will fly by!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Can you hear that?! It’s the call of the sea! Come escape to the magic of Clove Lore on the Cornish coast!
If you aren’t familiar with the premise of this series…the focal point is an Airbnb style bookshop in a quaint village where digital nomads can rent the space for a two-week holiday and run the bookshop. This is book 3 and it begins 7 months after a flood has destroyed all its stock and the bookshop has been renovated.
Jane Foley and her daughter Radia Pearl are the newest Borrowers, temporary booksellers, at Borrow-a-Bookshop in Clove Lore. Jane is a tech expert and part of her rental agreement is to update the store for the 21st century; a new website, security system, keyless entry and install a digital stock system. This is the perfect getaway for these two as unbeknownst to anyone, they’re running from Radia Pearl’s father. They’ve been living a life of itinerancy and restlessness since Radia was born.
The quirky community grows on these two and they discover that keeping their distance isn’t easy this time.
Author Kiley Dunbar explores what it’s like to escape coercive control, experience estrangement from family and feel let down by loved ones. She highlights the Japanese art of restoration in her examination of embracing imperfections and then lightens the tone of the story with twin mixups, quirky and eccentric villagers, wedding mishaps and storytime at the bookshop.
You’ll have to read about the handsome Montague David Bickleigh and his role in helping the latest renters settle in. He’s the bridge that Jane didn’t know she needed - the bridge to connecting with her old life so that she can move forward.
I loved Radia’s excitement at discovering the bookshop - it’s not something you see very much any more! I connected to Jane when I discovered she hates small talk with strangers and connected with Montague when he mentioned that a fisherman’s family doesn’t rest until the boats are tied up at the harbour. I only rest easy when everyone in the house is home for the night and my family has learned to put up with my anxiety. The best part? When Radia did some gardening! You’ll have to read to find out.
I think this is the best book of the series and I can’t wait to see what Dunbar has planned next.
I was gifted this copy by Hera Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
If you aren’t familiar with the premise of this series…the focal point is an Airbnb style bookshop in a quaint village where digital nomads can rent the space for a two-week holiday and run the bookshop. This is book 3 and it begins 7 months after a flood has destroyed all its stock and the bookshop has been renovated.
Jane Foley and her daughter Radia Pearl are the newest Borrowers, temporary booksellers, at Borrow-a-Bookshop in Clove Lore. Jane is a tech expert and part of her rental agreement is to update the store for the 21st century; a new website, security system, keyless entry and install a digital stock system. This is the perfect getaway for these two as unbeknownst to anyone, they’re running from Radia Pearl’s father. They’ve been living a life of itinerancy and restlessness since Radia was born.
The quirky community grows on these two and they discover that keeping their distance isn’t easy this time.
Author Kiley Dunbar explores what it’s like to escape coercive control, experience estrangement from family and feel let down by loved ones. She highlights the Japanese art of restoration in her examination of embracing imperfections and then lightens the tone of the story with twin mixups, quirky and eccentric villagers, wedding mishaps and storytime at the bookshop.
You’ll have to read about the handsome Montague David Bickleigh and his role in helping the latest renters settle in. He’s the bridge that Jane didn’t know she needed - the bridge to connecting with her old life so that she can move forward.
I loved Radia’s excitement at discovering the bookshop - it’s not something you see very much any more! I connected to Jane when I discovered she hates small talk with strangers and connected with Montague when he mentioned that a fisherman’s family doesn’t rest until the boats are tied up at the harbour. I only rest easy when everyone in the house is home for the night and my family has learned to put up with my anxiety. The best part? When Radia did some gardening! You’ll have to read to find out.
I think this is the best book of the series and I can’t wait to see what Dunbar has planned next.
I was gifted this copy by Hera Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Read the complete non-spoiler review of the book in my blog. Link : https://bookbugworld.com/review-something-new-at-the-borrow-a-bookshop/
This was just what I expected and needed. A cute mother daughter pair with some good subplots.
Not what I would call breezy. Dunbar had crafted a heartwarming, emotional novel which is a quick read for a holiday.
Joy is a single mother travelling job to job with her bubbly toddler, while carrying her ghosts from the past. I instantly took a liking to Joy and you can't help but sympathise with her, but be proud of her at the same time. And her daughter Radia is a pure delight. Talkitive, extroverted, understanding, and childish, I found myself whiching for such a companion. Other characters are well written too, notably Patti, Monty and Mrs C.
If you're looking for beautiful scenery, a sweet romance, HEA, single parent, lovely kid, this is a great pick. Just to add, I think this books reads pretty well as a standalone, so you needn't read the entire series.
This was my first book by Kiley Dunbar, but I am in love with her writing style and ideas. I hundred percent recommend Something New at the Borrow a Bookshop and can't wait to read more by the author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hera Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Not what I would call breezy. Dunbar had crafted a heartwarming, emotional novel which is a quick read for a holiday.
Joy is a single mother travelling job to job with her bubbly toddler, while carrying her ghosts from the past. I instantly took a liking to Joy and you can't help but sympathise with her, but be proud of her at the same time. And her daughter Radia is a pure delight. Talkitive, extroverted, understanding, and childish, I found myself whiching for such a companion. Other characters are well written too, notably Patti, Monty and Mrs C.
If you're looking for beautiful scenery, a sweet romance, HEA, single parent, lovely kid, this is a great pick. Just to add, I think this books reads pretty well as a standalone, so you needn't read the entire series.
This was my first book by Kiley Dunbar, but I am in love with her writing style and ideas. I hundred percent recommend Something New at the Borrow a Bookshop and can't wait to read more by the author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hera Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When I requested this arc I didn't realize that the book was a part of a series. But although you realize you miss some background with certain characters, overall it doesn’t really matter. I loved the idea of borrowing a bookshop. Where can I sign up? The supporting characters are quirky and entertaining, but i do wish there was more focus on Joy, Radia and Monty. It sometimes felt that the wedding storyline upstaged their storyline. But overall an nice ecscape from reality.
I got this arc in exchange for an honest review.
I got this arc in exchange for an honest review.