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A review by mfumarolo
The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler
3.0
ARC provided via NetGalley - Thank You!
As a lover of books, I of course am naturally interested in books about bookstores. Meyler's novel is a fine addition to this category, telling the story of Esme and balancing an unplanned pregnancy (fathered by a less than reliable man), a doctoral program, and a job at a secondhand bookstore in New York City. While I quickly came to love the people Esme worked with at The Owl, most of the book focuses on her sour relationship with the baby's father. My frustration with him and Esme's refusal to stay away when good people who loved her were right there became a hinderance after a while. It was a one-time read for me, so if your library gets a copy, it's worth borrowing if the mood should strike.
As a lover of books, I of course am naturally interested in books about bookstores. Meyler's novel is a fine addition to this category, telling the story of Esme and balancing an unplanned pregnancy (fathered by a less than reliable man), a doctoral program, and a job at a secondhand bookstore in New York City. While I quickly came to love the people Esme worked with at The Owl, most of the book focuses on her sour relationship with the baby's father. My frustration with him and Esme's refusal to stay away when good people who loved her were right there became a hinderance after a while. It was a one-time read for me, so if your library gets a copy, it's worth borrowing if the mood should strike.