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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Boring, slow, weird?
'Twas everything I didn't want it to be. Most points in the story felt offbeat. Was supposed to be warm but all it left me feeling was cold and apprehensive, ugh. Guess while perfecting her breads Miss Colgan forgot to perfect her story, sigh.
'Twas everything I didn't want it to be. Most points in the story felt offbeat. Was supposed to be warm but all it left me feeling was cold and apprehensive, ugh. Guess while perfecting her breads Miss Colgan forgot to perfect her story, sigh.
Jenny Colgan is my favorite go-to rom-com gal. This one is just as delightful as usual.
This book was SO cozy and comfy. I felt like I was teleported to this beautiful place, drinking coffee early in the morning in Polly’s house by the window watching the sea. I loved the way the book made me feel. The baking, the nature, and Polbearne.
The only reason it isn’t my favourite is because the romance didn’t make much sense to me. And the ending felt quite rushed, while the rest of the book was somewhat slow. And it felt like all was forgiven too easily. But I am quite happy with how it ended. I’d definitely read the next book in the series.
The only reason it isn’t my favourite is because the romance didn’t make much sense to me. And the ending felt quite rushed, while the rest of the book was somewhat slow. And it felt like all was forgiven too easily. But I am quite happy with how it ended. I’d definitely read the next book in the series.
This was cute. I'm glad I listened to the audiobook because it was also very slow. And it should have ended probably an hour before it finally did (at the wedding...). Some bits were funny, and I liked some of the descriptions (Polly's bread sounds AMAZING!), but I won't be reading it again.
Down and out doesn't begin to describe Polly's current life situation. After pooling her savings into her boyfriend's business, the company has gone belly up and declared bankruptcy. Gone are the nice car, executive flat, and even the boyfriend. With little cash and no job prospects, Polly has to find a place to live and a place to work, but everything is just out of her budget or too questionable to consider. Until she finds the flat on Mount Polbearne.
Mount Polbearne is a tidal island, which means that when the tide comes in the town is cut off. The flat itself is in terrible shape, but the calm the sea air and the view provide are enough to win Polly over. Sadly her heat-of-the-moment decision to rent might be the worst choice ever. The tide means she can't get on and off the island for a regular job, plus she's got no car to get off the island with. To quash her growing concerns she begins to bake, bringing down the wrath of the town's only baker - her landlord.
Oh, this is such a cute book! By the time the town's bakery mob boss begins harassing Polly I was rolling with laughter! Plus, A PUFFIN!
This isn't my first time reading Colgan - she wrote one of the recent Doctor Who titles and a Doctor Who Time Trips novella - but with the exception of the humor, Polly and her story are a far cry from the Gallifreyan Time Lord. I didn't really know what to expect just based on what I had read by her, but I figured it would be good. And it came with blurbs from Jojo Moyes and Sophie Kinsella for crying out loud.
Good doesn't begin to describe it!
Bread moratoriums aside, Polly's tale is packed with great characters and tug at your heartstrings moments. Polly is just plain lovable. She quickly wins over the locals with her tasty treats - a vast improvement over what the bakery is offering - but has to do it on the sly. Everyone keeps saying the bakery owner, Mrs. Manse, has had it tough, but Polly has no idea what they mean until circumstances force the two women together.
Honestly, this book hit all the right notes for me. I've been in the midst of some heavy reading of late, so some lighter fare was definitely on order. I did have to curb some serious bread cravings while reading it, but that's the only negative I can find with Little Beach Street Bakery.
Mount Polbearne is a tidal island, which means that when the tide comes in the town is cut off. The flat itself is in terrible shape, but the calm the sea air and the view provide are enough to win Polly over. Sadly her heat-of-the-moment decision to rent might be the worst choice ever. The tide means she can't get on and off the island for a regular job, plus she's got no car to get off the island with. To quash her growing concerns she begins to bake, bringing down the wrath of the town's only baker - her landlord.
Oh, this is such a cute book! By the time the town's bakery mob boss begins harassing Polly I was rolling with laughter! Plus, A PUFFIN!
This isn't my first time reading Colgan - she wrote one of the recent Doctor Who titles and a Doctor Who Time Trips novella - but with the exception of the humor, Polly and her story are a far cry from the Gallifreyan Time Lord. I didn't really know what to expect just based on what I had read by her, but I figured it would be good. And it came with blurbs from Jojo Moyes and Sophie Kinsella for crying out loud.
Good doesn't begin to describe it!
Bread moratoriums aside, Polly's tale is packed with great characters and tug at your heartstrings moments. Polly is just plain lovable. She quickly wins over the locals with her tasty treats - a vast improvement over what the bakery is offering - but has to do it on the sly. Everyone keeps saying the bakery owner, Mrs. Manse, has had it tough, but Polly has no idea what they mean until circumstances force the two women together.
Honestly, this book hit all the right notes for me. I've been in the midst of some heavy reading of late, so some lighter fare was definitely on order. I did have to curb some serious bread cravings while reading it, but that's the only negative I can find with Little Beach Street Bakery.
I read this book because it was mentioned in an episode of the "The Librarian is In" podcast. Frank's booktalk of this title was so funny, and I have to admit it was the PUFFIN that decided it for me. Bonus, the book was on the shelves at my library. Excellent story with characters that I want to get to know better, so I'm glad there's two more I can read, though I think I'll save the Christmas one for my Christmas read this year. Plus, there's recipes for this fledgling baker to try out. One storyline threw me for a curve, but I appreciated it in the end. It's not just a quick happy ending romance. Oh, and I laughed out loud at times.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Very cute book to read. It's a quick and light read and funny at times. Perfect for me in-between heavier and more complicated books.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No