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A review by thathappyreader
Bookshop by the Bay by Pamela Kelley
4.0
When I read the synopsis for The Bookshop By the Bay I knew it was a book I wanted to read. It features middle-aged female protagonists, personal growth, friendship and a well-described beach setting in Cape Cod. It did not disappoint.
Jess is a respected lawyer working in the same practice as her husband when she learns he has had an affair with his assistant who is now pregnant. Their daughter Caitlin is thirty and has recently lost her job and ended a relationship. Jess decides to take some time off to think about her next steps and go visit her mother in Cape Cod. She invites Caitlin to accompany her and she accepts.
Jess is no stranger to Cape Cod. She grew up there. Allison is her lifelong friend and also resides on the peninsula. Her position as editor of a local magazine is being threatened and she knows she needs to look at making a change. Allison’s daughter is an artisan with her own shop in the area.
Throughout the summer, each of these four women experiences challenges and opportunities. I appreciated that the focus of the book is on change and personal growth along with the strength of friendships. It was interesting to observe Jess and Caitlin’s recognition of the opportunity to discover what brings them joy at this point in their lives. There are several romances that I enjoyed which develop but are not the focus of the book.
I recommend this book to those that enjoy Women’s Fiction or General Fiction.
I received an ARC of this ebook from the publisher, but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
Jess is a respected lawyer working in the same practice as her husband when she learns he has had an affair with his assistant who is now pregnant. Their daughter Caitlin is thirty and has recently lost her job and ended a relationship. Jess decides to take some time off to think about her next steps and go visit her mother in Cape Cod. She invites Caitlin to accompany her and she accepts.
Jess is no stranger to Cape Cod. She grew up there. Allison is her lifelong friend and also resides on the peninsula. Her position as editor of a local magazine is being threatened and she knows she needs to look at making a change. Allison’s daughter is an artisan with her own shop in the area.
Throughout the summer, each of these four women experiences challenges and opportunities. I appreciated that the focus of the book is on change and personal growth along with the strength of friendships. It was interesting to observe Jess and Caitlin’s recognition of the opportunity to discover what brings them joy at this point in their lives. There are several romances that I enjoyed which develop but are not the focus of the book.
I recommend this book to those that enjoy Women’s Fiction or General Fiction.
I received an ARC of this ebook from the publisher, but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.