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they_planet's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes you just need a soft, uplifting, light hearted book and everything feels ok again.
suzyq436's review against another edition
5.0
Pure Perfection!
This book was amazing and I could not get enough of it.
Props to Kathryn for fleshing out her characters so well in this story. The character development in this story was done brilliantly. I enjoyed reading the growth that the characters went through to reach a place of contentment and a place where they belong and feel comfortable in their own skin.
The emotional turmoil that the characters experienced was written so well that I as the reader felt the characters' anguish, shame, guilt, pain, self-doubt, hope and love to the point where I would get an ache in my chest whilst reading.
Another thing Kathryn did brilliantly was the friendship group in this story. I loved the close ties that these characters developed with each other and how they progressed from mere acquaintances, to friends to people who support each other through thick and thin.
My favourite book by this author to date so please pick it up!
This book was amazing and I could not get enough of it.
Props to Kathryn for fleshing out her characters so well in this story. The character development in this story was done brilliantly. I enjoyed reading the growth that the characters went through to reach a place of contentment and a place where they belong and feel comfortable in their own skin.
The emotional turmoil that the characters experienced was written so well that I as the reader felt the characters' anguish, shame, guilt, pain, self-doubt, hope and love to the point where I would get an ache in my chest whilst reading.
Another thing Kathryn did brilliantly was the friendship group in this story. I loved the close ties that these characters developed with each other and how they progressed from mere acquaintances, to friends to people who support each other through thick and thin.
My favourite book by this author to date so please pick it up!
sarahs_bookish_life's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I recently read and loved another of the author’s novels recently so of course I had to buy another of her books and it didn’t disappoint.
Lottie is the local electrician and has had enough of her current book club as it’s far too formal and they don’t read the books she enjoys so she decides to start up a new one. She decides to hold it in the local bookshop which is owned by newcomer Matt. Matt is the total opposite to Lottie. Where as Lottie is strong willed, care free and not worried about what she eats, Matt on the other hand is quite reserved, likes to keep himself in good shape and watches what he eats.
They do say opposites attract though and this is definitely the case with these two. Along with Lottie and Matt, we get to know the other book club members who are a lot of fun as well as Matt’s sister and dad. I love that the book club isn’t just about dissecting a novel, whilst there is some book talk of what they liked about it, its also a chance for members to get to know each other better and enjoy some light hearted relief from their daily lives.
The Beach Reads Book Club is without a doubt the type of book club I wish I was part of. The fact it is held in a book shop and has a dishy owner is just an added bonus. It is a fun and uplifting story with a blossoming romance at the heart of it. There are plenty of humorous parts and its a book you don’t want to put down when picked up as you get wrapped up in the story and transported into the characters lives. Needless to say I will be off to buy more of the authors books as they are the perfect escapism.
ironskin's review
3.5
Solid and enjoyable. Undiagnosed adhd heroine.
Grumpy/sunshine.
Lady sparky!
Plenty of good stuff
Grumpy/sunshine.
Lady sparky!
Plenty of good stuff
jennaraee's review against another edition
4.0
4⭐️
“I don’t just want next year or next month, Lottie. I want forever with you.”
This book was just a random pick from the library, and honestly was much better than I had expected.
I loved the couple, Lottie and Matt who shared a love for books. I feel like together they were great and in moments where there relationship had struggles I felt the need to read more and more until they were both happy again.
Every scene with the book club, which was filled with a whole range of characters with different personalities were enjoyable to read. I loved seeing all these character interact together in a book club setting which isn’t something I have read before. The side characters were all great and I loved seeing them all, besides Henry who I didn’t love showing up near the end but still didn’t stop me from enjoying the book. But overall, I did like most characters, and even love a fair amount of them.
The only thing that put me off a bit was the fact that it was third person which isn’t something that I usually like personally, but besides that I loved almost everything about this book.
“I don’t just want next year or next month, Lottie. I want forever with you.”
This book was just a random pick from the library, and honestly was much better than I had expected.
I loved the couple, Lottie and Matt who shared a love for books. I feel like together they were great and in moments where there relationship had struggles I felt the need to read more and more until they were both happy again.
Every scene with the book club, which was filled with a whole range of characters with different personalities were enjoyable to read. I loved seeing all these character interact together in a book club setting which isn’t something I have read before. The side characters were all great and I loved seeing them all, besides Henry who I didn’t love showing up near the end but still didn’t stop me from enjoying the book. But overall, I did like most characters, and even love a fair amount of them.
The only thing that put me off a bit was the fact that it was third person which isn’t something that I usually like personally, but besides that I loved almost everything about this book.
norwayellesea's review against another edition
5.0
This novel is a surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked it up, but it quickly got under my skin and is now a summer favourite.
Charlotte "Lottie" Watt loves reading but the book club she attends isn't reading books she enjoys, so on a whim, she decides to set up her own club. With the backing of a couple of other ladies, she asks the new owner of the local bookshop, if they can hold their meetings after hours. With the venue sorted, a book agreed, what more do you need to do at a meeting apart from chat?
Matt Steele, owner of Books by the Bay doesn't know what hit him when he agrees to let Lottie and her book club use his shop for their monthly meetings. He and his family are new to the town, so he sees it as a way of getting to know more locals. However, the ladies become much more to him and his family than to a group of people who enjoy books!
You'll laugh out loud and inwardly cringe at the antics… and incidents during the book club meetings. Readers can also join in, as each month they discuss well known familiar novels. The group is small but has likeable and relatable personalities. As they get to know each other meaningful friendships are forged whilst reading sexy novels and drinking gin!
While Lottie is a whirlwind of a woman, with her bubbly personality, Matt is quiet and brooding. Underneath is a passionate man trying to rebuild his life after his divorce and the death of his mother. Together, they make a fascinating couple who compliment each other.
One of the joys of this story is the diverse age span between the book club members. On the younger end, is Amy, Matt's sister who is struggling to settle into her new surroundings, whilst on the senior end, is Audrey, who is a force to reckon with…a wild-card but ultimately is an octogenarian given a new lease of life to socialise with like-minded people. However, Lottie is the woman who makes it all possible with her unselfish and compassionate desire to help people struggling with issues in their lives.
Overall, The Beach Reads Book Club is a quick and fabulous read for either a day at the beach or a cosy corner in the garden along with a cheeky, sparkling glassful of some naughty and nice!
***arc generously received courtesy of One More Chapter via NetGalley***
Charlotte "Lottie" Watt loves reading but the book club she attends isn't reading books she enjoys, so on a whim, she decides to set up her own club. With the backing of a couple of other ladies, she asks the new owner of the local bookshop, if they can hold their meetings after hours. With the venue sorted, a book agreed, what more do you need to do at a meeting apart from chat?
Matt Steele, owner of Books by the Bay doesn't know what hit him when he agrees to let Lottie and her book club use his shop for their monthly meetings. He and his family are new to the town, so he sees it as a way of getting to know more locals. However, the ladies become much more to him and his family than to a group of people who enjoy books!
You'll laugh out loud and inwardly cringe at the antics… and incidents during the book club meetings. Readers can also join in, as each month they discuss well known familiar novels. The group is small but has likeable and relatable personalities. As they get to know each other meaningful friendships are forged whilst reading sexy novels and drinking gin!
While Lottie is a whirlwind of a woman, with her bubbly personality, Matt is quiet and brooding. Underneath is a passionate man trying to rebuild his life after his divorce and the death of his mother. Together, they make a fascinating couple who compliment each other.
One of the joys of this story is the diverse age span between the book club members. On the younger end, is Amy, Matt's sister who is struggling to settle into her new surroundings, whilst on the senior end, is Audrey, who is a force to reckon with…a wild-card but ultimately is an octogenarian given a new lease of life to socialise with like-minded people. However, Lottie is the woman who makes it all possible with her unselfish and compassionate desire to help people struggling with issues in their lives.
Overall, The Beach Reads Book Club is a quick and fabulous read for either a day at the beach or a cosy corner in the garden along with a cheeky, sparkling glassful of some naughty and nice!
***arc generously received courtesy of One More Chapter via NetGalley***
booklover1974's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 stars
Thank you for the opportunity to review this novel!
This was a slow burner and I got a bit inpatient time to time, but in the end I really enjoyed it. Matt was a darling and Lottie was sweet, and their story was entaining.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this novel!
This was a slow burner and I got a bit inpatient time to time, but in the end I really enjoyed it. Matt was a darling and Lottie was sweet, and their story was entaining.
laurajh77's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun and easy read with decent dialogue that I enjoyed. The characters were all cliches and the main plot line where the family all move together when they don’t want to was completely ridiculous and unbelievable. All that aside, I wanted to pick the book up and it was just what I needed for a light weekend read. I really liked that real books were included in the storyline it added a fun element to the story. A decent summer read.