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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! One of those books I intended to read for an hour before bed, and stayed up far too late to finish in a single sitting.
Cute and thought-provoking, and less silly than some of Colgan's other works - I enjoyed the literary name-dropping, and had to pause before work this morning because I really just wanted to open a bookshop. :-)
Cute and thought-provoking, and less silly than some of Colgan's other works - I enjoyed the literary name-dropping, and had to pause before work this morning because I really just wanted to open a bookshop. :-)
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was the perfect read to transition from dark twisty winter reads to lighter spring and summer. There's a charming premise - a young woman leaving city life behind and starting a new business of a bookstore on the back of a van Scotland; very romantic without omitting some realistic hardships. Plus all the book talk was endearing to me.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
charm and whimsy, I drank this in happily
i loved it! it took me awhile to finish simply because i stretched my readings amongst multiple days and im so upset that i did not find the time to finish the book in one sitting...nina's character is so relatable as a fellow bookworm!!! i enjoyed it much more than i think i would and finishing this book just made me feel all warm and cosy inside. favourite book ever <3
fast-paced
I loved everything about The Bookshop on the Corner.
Except the name. It’s a bookmobile not a corner store, which gave me the wrong mental image. Same with the book cover. I want to see the van. It’s awesome. Come on, work with me here!
So I should say, everything substantial was perfect. I knew when I started the Message to Readers dedication this was going to be good. That was adorable and sweet. Don’t skip it! I LOVE Colgan’s voice/writing. Her backlog is now on my TBR list.
The Good:
LOVED Nina
Loved the writing
Loved the plot
Loved the message to readers in the beginning
Every character felt real
Quotable
Book recommendations
Nina is wonderful and flawed. I connected with her so much it hurt. She’s been coasting through her life with books and her life is in upheaval with the library’s new direction.
It’s a mid-life crisis. She’s a hopeless romantic. It’s brilliantly introspective rather than external cruising for dudes and make-overs. I am so impressed with how real her character is, her internal dialogue, and her progression.
The first third is set-up: her life at the library, what’s changing, and getting on the path to the aforementioned bookmobile store. At no point was I anxious to move on. I loved every minute of it.
She’d managed to hold reality at bay for the best part of thirty years, but now it was approaching at an incredibly speedy rate, and she was absolutely going to have to do something—anything—about it.
And then the fun of her new venture began. OH BOY! Here’s two non-spoiler pieces that I picked out: the ewe birth and silly conversation about what kind of a sofa Nina's is.
After that, I sped through it. I couldn’t stop to make Goodreads updates. I did make pages of bookmarks and highlights though. Including like every passage about book recommendations.
Not only was it a book lover's dream, it wasn't predictable. I didn't know who, how or why as far as the romance and Nina's business went.
There are some sex scenes later on. It’s glossy perfection rather than erotic details, which can be read in public without embarrassment. I was reading my copy at work because it was slow and I couldn’t resist.
P.S. very disappointed Up on the Rooftops isn’t a real book. I honestly searched for it after finishing The Bookshop on the Corner, desperate to read it. That’s just mean, Colgan.
Except the name. It’s a bookmobile not a corner store, which gave me the wrong mental image. Same with the book cover. I want to see the van. It’s awesome. Come on, work with me here!
So I should say, everything substantial was perfect. I knew when I started the Message to Readers dedication this was going to be good. That was adorable and sweet. Don’t skip it! I LOVE Colgan’s voice/writing. Her backlog is now on my TBR list.
The Good:
LOVED Nina
Loved the writing
Loved the plot
Loved the message to readers in the beginning
Every character felt real
Quotable
Book recommendations
Nina is wonderful and flawed. I connected with her so much it hurt. She’s been coasting through her life with books and her life is in upheaval with the library’s new direction.
It’s a mid-life crisis. She’s a hopeless romantic. It’s brilliantly introspective rather than external cruising for dudes and make-overs. I am so impressed with how real her character is, her internal dialogue, and her progression.
The first third is set-up: her life at the library, what’s changing, and getting on the path to the aforementioned bookmobile store. At no point was I anxious to move on. I loved every minute of it.
She’d managed to hold reality at bay for the best part of thirty years, but now it was approaching at an incredibly speedy rate, and she was absolutely going to have to do something—anything—about it.
And then the fun of her new venture began. OH BOY! Here’s two non-spoiler pieces that I picked out: the ewe birth and silly conversation about what kind of a sofa Nina's is.
After that, I sped through it. I couldn’t stop to make Goodreads updates. I did make pages of bookmarks and highlights though. Including like every passage about book recommendations.
Not only was it a book lover's dream, it wasn't predictable. I didn't know who, how or why as far as the romance and Nina's business went.
There are some sex scenes later on. It’s glossy perfection rather than erotic details, which can be read in public without embarrassment. I was reading my copy at work because it was slow and I couldn’t resist.
P.S. very disappointed Up on the Rooftops isn’t a real book. I honestly searched for it after finishing The Bookshop on the Corner, desperate to read it. That’s just mean, Colgan.
This is my first novel of Colgan's that I have read and I really enjoyed it! I felt transported to Scotland and loved following Nina's journey into finding her niche!
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
I almost never give a fun read, fiction, romance novel much thought. Let alone 5 stars and a recommendation. This book. The main character is any of us on Goodreads. She is a book lover who describes the smell and texture of books in a way true book loves and library nerds will relate to on a visceral level. It is fun. Relaxing. Inspiring. Feminist. A simple read that is refreshing and also, somehow, deeply touching. It leaves an impact because its a love story about a woman, her books, and her professional life. It is about her friends, flings, and nature. This book is a total win.