A review by mainebookworm22
Dear Reader: The Comfort and Joy of Books by Cathy Rentzenbrink

3.0

The title expresses this book perfectly. It is all about the comfort and joy of books--to get us through hard times, to help us deal with grief, to help us escape life for a short time, to help us to educate ourselves, to help us see the world without leaving our houses, and just for pure enjoyment. This memoir is divided into sections and at the end of each part, Cathy recommends some titles that helped to get her through that period of her life. As a bookseller, I loved the parts about her job at Waterstones and other shops. The random connections we make daily with strangers over books is what keeps most of us going in our jobs. I also loved the emphasis that she placed on rereading. A quick cozy read that is perfect for bookworms and who knows --you might just add to your neverending tbr.