“Absolutely delightful.” —PeopleThe enchanting story of a bookshop, its grieving owner, a supportive literary community, and the extraordinary power of books to heal the heart Nightingale Books, nestled on the main street in an idyllic little village, is a dream come true for book lovers—a cozy haven and welcoming getaway for the literary-minded locals. But owner Emilia Nightingale is struggling … Emilia Nightingale is struggling to keep the shop open after her beloved father’s death, and the temptation to sell is getting stronger. The property developers are circling, yet Emilia’s loyal customers have become like family, and she can’t imagine breaking the promise she made to her father to keep the store alive.
There’s Sarah, owner of the stately Peasebrook Manor, who has used the bookshop as an escape in the past few years, but it now seems there’s a very specific reason for all those frequent visits. Next is roguish Jackson, who, after making a complete mess of his marriage, now looks to Emilia for advice on books for the son he misses so much. And the forever shy Thomasina, who runs a pop-up restaurant for two in her tiny cottage—she has a crush on a man she met in the cookbook section, but can hardly dream of working up the courage to admit her true feelings.
Enter the world of Nightingale Books for a serving of romance, long-held secrets, and unexpected hopes for the future—and not just within the pages on the shelves. How to Find Love in a Bookshop is the delightful story of Emilia, the unforgettable cast of customers whose lives she has touched, and the books they all cherish.
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I did not finish this book because it immediately went into fairly explicit sexual scenes, which was not what I expected. So disappointed, because I love bookshops and books. I know that the majority of readers will probably disagree. So this review is for those who still feel that the bedroom is private, and have no wish to see what others are doing in theirs.
Loved it!
Lovely book, great writing
An absolute “must read”! Love the characters.
I just loved this book. Loved all the characters and the way the story wove around them.
Read it on holiday, couldn’t put it down.
This is a fun read for bibliophiles. It has all the elements you’d expect from a simple love story that progresses in a timely manner.
I think it was a delightful book but too short!
Loved the book. Interesting how everything twists around the town & the bookshop. One of those you’ll read again.
Should you be a person who loves book references and characters with a love of reading then this book might be for you. This is a predictable story set in a small town in England with nice people winning and those with evil in their hearts losing quite soundly. Emilia Nightingale along with new and old friends save her father’s bookstore from being purchased by a developer and you guessed it they live happily ever after. A perfect fall read to enjoy with a cup of tea and some English biscuits.
How to Find Love in a Bookshop is a new release from Penguin Group, and I was excited to receive an advance reader copy from them in exchange for an honest review. The title of this book was enough to get me intrigued. I love books about books and this one sounded like a sweet read with a romantic twist, and I really, really wanted to love this book. But unfortunately, it fell short for me.
Let me start by saying that the writing was solid. The descriptions of the bookshop and the loft upstairs that Julius and Emilia called home for years made me want to disappear inside the book. The author’s love and appreciation of books resonates through the pages.
I think for me it was mostly a lack of being able to really get into the story. While the descriptions were vivid, I found myself unable to “latch onto” the main character, Emilia. I think this was because there were so many minor characters and every time I thought we would really explore Emilia’s story, the book either broke off into another character’s story or it flashed back to Julius’s story in the past. It was difficult to keep them all straight. Halfway through the book, new minor characters were still being introduced. For me, all characters should be introduced and developed to the point of remembrance once I’m halfway through a book. Unfortunately, that just didn’t happen for me here.
If you enjoy books about books, bookshops, people’s lives intersecting, and love stories, then you should pick up How to Find Love in a Bookshop and give it a try. I’ve read several reviews by readers who just loved this book. Just because it didn’t “click” for me doesn’t mean it won’t for you.
Read full review at: KaitsBookshelf.com
How to Find Love in a Bookshop