The Bookshop on the Corner

Ah, books about books. Is there any greater love letter to readers out there, than a book about someone who revolves their whole life around books? I think not. Which is why The Bookshop on the Corner was such an enjoyable read. There's so much wrapped up in Nina's story, but at the heart of it all is the ardent love of books.

When Nina is laid off from her readers' advisory job at the library, she turns that passion towards something even more amazing. She moves away from a bustling city, to the quiet countryside. I admit to grinning like a fool when Nina opened her “bookshop-on-wheels”. What a way to spend a day. Matching potential readers with their perfect books, and wandering the Scottish countryside. Can I please trade places with her? What a pleasant way to live out your days.

As if a book love wasn't enough of a reason to read this book though, there's a romance brewing as well. A bit nervous about anything romantic, after her bad luck with men, Nina's worry about diving headfirst into love is understandable. Which makes her slow decent into smitten territory absolutely adorable. It's hard not to fall head over heels right along with her, and it endeared me to her immensely.

This book might be a little predictable, but it's that kind of story that really just pulls you in. It's all about life as a journey, and how we really never know what is going to happen next. It's about embracing change. It's an enjoyable read, and one that you can easily devour on a porch swing, or in a hammock

Plain and simple, this is a book that deserves a space on your reading list. I, for one, know that I'll be hunting down more Jenny Colgan if this is what I have to look forward to.