A review by gal8028
The Bookstore Keepers by Alice Hoffman

4.0

In this episode, the family suffers two losses that make them realize what is important in life--love and happiness. While I loved revisiting these characters, this short story did not feel long enough. I loved the character building of Johnny (yay finally) and how he and Isabel's life changes after getting married. I need more Sophie and her husband though (he wasn't even in it except as a passing mention). Maybe the next story will be Sophie-centric now that Violet has grown up and spread her wings. Really want more of these stories, but longer, like a full novel. Spoiler: Their dog dies peacefully of old age (for those who cannot handle dogs dying in books).