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reeyabeegale's review
4.0
I finished this as an audiobook and as part of the Romance Takeover Readathon.
It was a very cute story, though it took at least seven chapters before I fully enjoyed and appreciated the book. It was mostly because I didn't know if I could stand the whiny attitude of Kinsley, but the audiobook helped.
Reading this with the audiobook allowed me to feel like the scenes with Kinsley throwing attitude and being petty are just normal. We all have our own quirks and pettiness, and she's no different, in fact it made her feel real.
I can't give it the perfect rating because I also got lost a couple of times trying to keep track of the characters. There were so many! For a romance, I had to remember who these characters are and I get confused most of the time.
Nonetheless, it was a cute book. The romance can be a bit overwhelming and over the top, but that can be expected especially if the heroine is obsessed with romance novels. It was nice to see her get her HEA just like how she read about it in her books.
It was a very cute story, though it took at least seven chapters before I fully enjoyed and appreciated the book. It was mostly because I didn't know if I could stand the whiny attitude of Kinsley, but the audiobook helped.
Reading this with the audiobook allowed me to feel like the scenes with Kinsley throwing attitude and being petty are just normal. We all have our own quirks and pettiness, and she's no different, in fact it made her feel real.
I can't give it the perfect rating because I also got lost a couple of times trying to keep track of the characters. There were so many! For a romance, I had to remember who these characters are and I get confused most of the time.
Nonetheless, it was a cute book. The romance can be a bit overwhelming and over the top, but that can be expected especially if the heroine is obsessed with romance novels. It was nice to see her get her HEA just like how she read about it in her books.
pause_theframe's review
5.0
I love the effortless humour, Hart can inject into all her books. I just find they flow so well, feel real and truly make me laugh in the best way. This book is a perfectly bookish example of just that. From start to finish, I was taken by the story and the light-hearted fun, with the brilliant friends to lovers vibe.
The characters are excellent. Some appear from her Girl Next Door lot, but you don’t need to know them to love this book. They are a great cast, that Hart has woven together well, to create a feeling of friendship, family, depth and comic relief. As we can all imagine happens when it involves family and their friends.
The pace of the book is excellent. It is never slow so that you feel it drags, but not so fast you lose that true ‘oops when did I fall for him’ feeling. It is a great read for all giving you the happy feels we all need at this time! I highly highly recommend.
The characters are excellent. Some appear from her Girl Next Door lot, but you don’t need to know them to love this book. They are a great cast, that Hart has woven together well, to create a feeling of friendship, family, depth and comic relief. As we can all imagine happens when it involves family and their friends.
The pace of the book is excellent. It is never slow so that you feel it drags, but not so fast you lose that true ‘oops when did I fall for him’ feeling. It is a great read for all giving you the happy feels we all need at this time! I highly highly recommend.
girliekatie's review
3.0
This book is easy to read and is about bookworms but that's about it. The characters would need to have some serious adult conversation that would resolve everything in a matter of 5 pages. I don't mind problems with communication - they happen in real life too. However, if the plot is nothing else, just characters not talking to each other properly, it's simply stupid. And they were grown adults, not teenagers...
judeybear's review
4.0
Admittedly it’s been a while since I read Emma Hart and reading a Bookworms Guide to Dating has me questioning why I’ve left it so long.
Kinsley is terrible at dating, she gets nervous and flustered at the thought of being on a date never mind going on one. So what does one do when this happens? We get a teacher. Someone to help guide us through. Seems simple right? Not for Kinsley. Nothing is ever straightforward for her.
Although slightly predictable this in no way took away from the story telling. I enjoyed every page. This is a sweet story that I can definitely relate to and suspect that many others will relate to as well. The world of dating is hard, bookworm or not!
Kinsley is terrible at dating, she gets nervous and flustered at the thought of being on a date never mind going on one. So what does one do when this happens? We get a teacher. Someone to help guide us through. Seems simple right? Not for Kinsley. Nothing is ever straightforward for her.
Although slightly predictable this in no way took away from the story telling. I enjoyed every page. This is a sweet story that I can definitely relate to and suspect that many others will relate to as well. The world of dating is hard, bookworm or not!
tucker68511's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute lighthearted rom-com and I am glad I picked it up. The miscommunication trope went on for a bit too long, but otherwise I loved every minute of it. I loved Kinsley’s great group of friends and the grandparents living in the retirement community had me laughing out loud at their duck raising antics. As a bookworm, I loved all the book references and found myself agreeing when many of Kinsley’s book related rants. This is a quick, lighthearted read and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
keberwick's review
5.0
“It wasn’t my fault books were better than boys.”
Kinsley needs help. Or rather, she needs to get laid, and in order to do that, she needs help. Living in a small town and running a bookstore with her two best friends doesn’t exactly lend itself to meeting a bunch of eligible bachelors, so when she makes the decision on her birthday to make a couple of profiles on dating sites. Unfortunately, most of her romantic experience comes from romance novels, so when her brother’s best friend Josh Carter unexpectedly offers to help her perfect her profile and be her “dating coach” she reluctantly agrees.
Josh Carter has crushed on his best friend’s sister for years. Secretly, of course. He would never break bro-code and ask Kinsley out. But when she mentions that she wants to start dating more, somehow, he can’t help but blurt out that he’ll help her. But spending one-on-one time with her is proving to be more and more difficult as this goes on.
As the two spend more time together, Kinsley can’t help but look at Josh in a brand new light. Does she really need to be scouring the online world for romance, or has it been right in front of her all along?
This is the first book in the Bookworm trilogy by Emma Hart. As I’ve said before, I’ve read all of Emma Hart’s books (often more than once). While all of her stories and characters are different, many of my favorite elements remain. As usual, this book is funny, cute, sweet, and definitely sexy. I completely identify with Kinsley as I typically think romance novel heroes are much better boyfriends than real-life ones! I loved that all of the characters are fully fleshed-out and tangible. I really felt as though I was there while reading this. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Kinsley needs help. Or rather, she needs to get laid, and in order to do that, she needs help. Living in a small town and running a bookstore with her two best friends doesn’t exactly lend itself to meeting a bunch of eligible bachelors, so when she makes the decision on her birthday to make a couple of profiles on dating sites. Unfortunately, most of her romantic experience comes from romance novels, so when her brother’s best friend Josh Carter unexpectedly offers to help her perfect her profile and be her “dating coach” she reluctantly agrees.
Josh Carter has crushed on his best friend’s sister for years. Secretly, of course. He would never break bro-code and ask Kinsley out. But when she mentions that she wants to start dating more, somehow, he can’t help but blurt out that he’ll help her. But spending one-on-one time with her is proving to be more and more difficult as this goes on.
As the two spend more time together, Kinsley can’t help but look at Josh in a brand new light. Does she really need to be scouring the online world for romance, or has it been right in front of her all along?
This is the first book in the Bookworm trilogy by Emma Hart. As I’ve said before, I’ve read all of Emma Hart’s books (often more than once). While all of her stories and characters are different, many of my favorite elements remain. As usual, this book is funny, cute, sweet, and definitely sexy. I completely identify with Kinsley as I typically think romance novel heroes are much better boyfriends than real-life ones! I loved that all of the characters are fully fleshed-out and tangible. I really felt as though I was there while reading this. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
luciearan's review against another edition
3.0
Příběh o knihomolce, která se zamiluje, do nejlepšího přítele svého bratra? No proč ne? Předvídatelné, ale na tom snad není ani co zkazit.
Bohužel jsem toho od této knihy, i tak, očekávala až příliš.
První věc, která mě zarazila, bylo chování Kinsley a to hned na prvních stránkách knihy. V té chvíli jsem si ale říkala, že nad tím zavřu oči a nechám to být. No bohužel s chováním Kinsley, jsem bojovala až do konce knihy. Několikrát jsem se dokonce zpětně vracela, abych si znovu ověřila, že oslavila 26. narozeniny, protože většinu času se chovala tak na 16. A i když pěvně věřím, že někde, možná, existují i chlapi, jako Josh, parta mile bláznivých seniorů a super kámošky, tuto knihu, už ani to, nezachránilo. Ano, příběh byl vtipný, milý, otevřený, místy i poněkud naivní, ale kdykoliv jsem měla pocit, že se skutečně blíží fajn čtení, Kinsley to zaručeně zabila.
Bohužel jsem toho od této knihy, i tak, očekávala až příliš.
První věc, která mě zarazila, bylo chování Kinsley a to hned na prvních stránkách knihy.
Spoiler
Nemůžu uvěřit, že existuje knihomol (knihkupec!!), který hází knihami - asi jsem staromódní, ale jsou věci, které se prostě nedělají.eatingwords's review
3.0
this was a lot of fun, although a bit too forced regarding the bookworm aspect imo.
nonetheless I am going to read the whole series because it is fun and fluffy and just what I need atm.
nonetheless I am going to read the whole series because it is fun and fluffy and just what I need atm.
jmbibliolater's review
4.0
Thank you Emma Hart for advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Reasons why I love reading books written by Emma Hart: I always laugh. I always swoon. I always have a smile plastered on my face throughout the entire novel. Her formula of witty, sarcastic banter, the use of grandmas and grandpas, plus the use of an animal works every time.
The Bookworm's Guide to Dating is no different and yet, it is definitely one of my favorites. Kinsley and I could easily be best friends. Her love of books runs as deep as mine. Josh is a loveable, down to earth guy who is loyal to a fault. He is a bit perfect and most definitely book boyfriend material.
What I love most about this fun romance is how well written Emma Hart writes the brother's best friend troupe. The push, the pull, the angst, the confusion, the unrequited crush and the inability for both Josh and Kinsley to reign in their feelings is near damn perfect.
Why not five stars: I needed more of an ending, an exchange of I Love You's, something a little bit more than what I got. I love Kinsley and Josh so much. Can we get a second book of just them?
I highly recommend this to romance readers who are looking for a quick, light-hearted romantic comedy with a side of steam.
Reasons why I love reading books written by Emma Hart: I always laugh. I always swoon. I always have a smile plastered on my face throughout the entire novel. Her formula of witty, sarcastic banter, the use of grandmas and grandpas, plus the use of an animal works every time.
The Bookworm's Guide to Dating is no different and yet, it is definitely one of my favorites. Kinsley and I could easily be best friends. Her love of books runs as deep as mine. Josh is a loveable, down to earth guy who is loyal to a fault. He is a bit perfect and most definitely book boyfriend material.
What I love most about this fun romance is how well written Emma Hart writes the brother's best friend troupe. The push, the pull, the angst, the confusion, the unrequited crush and the inability for both Josh and Kinsley to reign in their feelings is near damn perfect.
Why not five stars: I needed more of an ending, an exchange of I Love You's, something a little bit more than what I got. I love Kinsley and Josh so much. Can we get a second book of just them?
I highly recommend this to romance readers who are looking for a quick, light-hearted romantic comedy with a side of steam.
ilaurin's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy the mal narrator of the audio book, Tim Paige, he made the character very real for me.
The h seemed sometimes a bit rude but overall I quite enjoyed this as an audio book.
The h seemed sometimes a bit rude but overall I quite enjoyed this as an audio book.