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The Bookshop on the Corner
by Jenny Colgan
I will try to remember to put a quote here after this book is published.
This is a book that I thought I wouldn’t like. There are a lot of stereotypes in this tale, including the main character. Nina is a librarian that is shy and has long hair that she probably puts in a bun. (I don’t remember that, but she is just so librarianish.) She also hoards books. I didn’t think I liked stories where authors rely on stereotypes.
Also the premise of this novel makes me sad. More libraries in England are closing because they aren’t considered relevant anymore. This means that Nina is losing her job. This is reality, but I don’t like reading about closing libraries. I chose to spend over 40 years working in libraries and I do think they are relevant.
However, once I let go of my complaints, I zoomed through this story. Colgan makes everything come out right and her writing carried me along. Yes, it is a fairy tale. However, I have already admitted that I believe in fairy tales. Sometimes you just have to let the story take you where it wants to go. I had a good time. I may have to pick up another book by Colgan.
This novel reminded me of a couple of things. First of all, stereotypes exist because they work and because they are often true. I don’t look like the “typical” librarian, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know a few people who fit the label.
Secondly, I have to be willing to accept a story where it is, not where I am when I start it. I may choose not to read something, but if I find a book enjoyable then I should just hang on for the ride.
I recommend this fun novel to anyone looking for an absorbing, entertaining read. Colgan likes to read and she apparently likes to write books that people will read for pleasure. There is nothing wrong with that.
Thank you so much to William Morrow Paperbacks and Edelweiss for sharing a book that I enjoyed.
This is a book that I thought I wouldn’t like. There are a lot of stereotypes in this tale, including the main character. Nina is a librarian that is shy and has long hair that she probably puts in a bun. (I don’t remember that, but she is just so librarianish.) She also hoards books. I didn’t think I liked stories where authors rely on stereotypes.
Also the premise of this novel makes me sad. More libraries in England are closing because they aren’t considered relevant anymore. This means that Nina is losing her job. This is reality, but I don’t like reading about closing libraries. I chose to spend over 40 years working in libraries and I do think they are relevant.
However, once I let go of my complaints, I zoomed through this story. Colgan makes everything come out right and her writing carried me along. Yes, it is a fairy tale. However, I have already admitted that I believe in fairy tales. Sometimes you just have to let the story take you where it wants to go. I had a good time. I may have to pick up another book by Colgan.
This novel reminded me of a couple of things. First of all, stereotypes exist because they work and because they are often true. I don’t look like the “typical” librarian, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know a few people who fit the label.
Secondly, I have to be willing to accept a story where it is, not where I am when I start it. I may choose not to read something, but if I find a book enjoyable then I should just hang on for the ride.
I recommend this fun novel to anyone looking for an absorbing, entertaining read. Colgan likes to read and she apparently likes to write books that people will read for pleasure. There is nothing wrong with that.
Thank you so much to William Morrow Paperbacks and Edelweiss for sharing a book that I enjoyed.