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The Bookshop on the Corner
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Nina Redmond is a librarian with a gift for finding the perfect books for her readers. But can she write her own happy ever after?
In this valentine to listeners, librarians, and book lovers the world over, the New York Times best-selling author of Little Beach Street Bakery returns with a funny, moving new novel for fans of Meg Donohue, Sophie Kinsella, and Nina George's The Little Paris Bookshop.
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- Saldee
- 2022-09-08
highly recommend
I've never read or listened to anything by Jenny Colgan before so I was not sure what to expect. I absolutely loved this book. Terrific narration was the icing on the cake!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-08-14
Not for me
I really wanted to like this book. I went into it hoping for cozy read, like an audiobook equivalent of a Hallmark movie, but perhaps I wasn’t in the right headspace for it. Nina’a naïvety, sugary sweetness, and near-tears-with-shyness-and-overwhelm-ness annoyed me after a while. I wanted to cheer her on! To see her build her dream with passion and empowerment! Nina certainly followed her heart, but her lack of responsibility put me off - especially since I know what badass info-gatherers librarians are!
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- Kindle Customer
- 2022-06-22
The right book at the right time
This book was exactly what I needed. If you are having a bad day or suffering from anxiety (like I am) this book completely soothed me. It was warm and cozy and can be listened to on a bright summer day or a cold winters night. The narration was lovely, not overly done... just perfect for the book. I absolutely loved it... it really helped calm me down.
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- Julie Pesonen
- 2021-08-27
Not a fan oh the character development
I was disappointed as I believe I could have enjoyed this boo with a personal investment in the characters…but I just didn’t care the way I wanted to.
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- Susan Jane
- 2020-03-19
Pretty Good, but not great
I was expecting to be charmed, and to be able to relax to this book. That is sort of happening. Parts of the book are lovely, but the story is dragging on and on, and it's spoiled for me a bit by the wimpy, whiny main character, Nina. She has ambition and drive enough to turn her life around when she is laid off from her librarian job in Birmingham by buying a big old white van to sell books from, but still she rather annoyed me when it came to dealing with the men in her own happily-ever-after story. But perhaps I was affected by the annoying voice the narrator gave her. The narrator is a talented reader, who can give a variety of accents and tones to the characters, but some of the vocal choices were hard to hear. I like the concept of this book, but it seems a bit shallow.
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- Katy
- 2019-03-18
Really entertaining book
It was a really great listen and I enjoyed the narrator (despite some accent slips here and there - it's a challenging job - I get it). The story was really sweet and with wonderfully dramatic times. I found it a bit rushed at time and didn't always build up enough before peaking, but the character development was so good that I still loved it!!
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- Carly
- 2019-02-26
what a great book
what a great book, it was a pleasure to listen too. You will not go wrong in purchasing this book
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- Emma
- 2018-12-01
Completely Lovely
I loved every minute. there are a couple times where I went back again and again to listen to a passage. It was lovely.
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- Melissa
- 2018-11-16
Perfect for book lovers
Jenny Colgan is one of those authors that I have been meaning to read for ages. So, I finally decided to check out 'The Bookshop on the Corner" from my local library's overdrive collection. Personally, I thought that idea of a young and almost out of work woman picking up her life to run a mobile bookshop in a village in Scotland sounded like an idyllic story for a bit of nighttime listening. I wasn't wrong.
First off, the novel’s setting is perfect. The author’s description of village life in Scotland felt incredibly cosy. By the end of the novel, I wanted to pack up my kindle and head for Kirrinfief.
As for the characters, I was instantly drawn into the village life and felt myself becoming attached to the various people that Nina encountered in the community (Including the seemingly grumpy, Lennox).
If I had to pick a caveat, it would be that the plot was fairly predictable. Nevertheless, I found myself so wrapped up in the sweetness of the book that the predictability didn’t matter too much to me. If I had to pick a caveat, it would be that the plot was somewhat predictable. Nevertheless, I was so engaged in the sweetness of the book, that the predictability wasn't much of an issue for me.
Overall, I loved this book and would recommend it to others who are looking for a gentle book to read. I can't wait to read more from Jenny Colgan.
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- Alexis☺
- 2017-05-28
Misleading
The title and blurb may lead a reader to think that this book will be about a downsized librarian starting over with a mobile bookstore, which does begin the story. Throughout, however, there is the sense that, for a literary exploration, or for women's fiction, or even a slice-of-life meditation on bibliophilia as a coping tool, something is always off: too melodramatic, too one-dimensional, too contrived, too histrionic. And then, three fourths of the way through the book, the reader realizes that this book is a formulaic "romance": staged misunderstandings, obsessive insecurities, noncommittal sex, and all. The descriptions of the Scottish Highlands are vivid and invigorating, and the book recommendations for certain problems and character types are thought-provoking or just laugh-out-loud fun. But the main character's blithe disregard for other people's feelings, safety, privacy, emotional needs, and vulnerabilities may wear on a reader who doesn't realize all this occasionally aggravating plot is going to be about will be learning to bond through sex. This may be a very good read for romance fans. Unfortunately, I went from loving the narrator's handling of each voice (except the protagonist's) and sharing the excitement about starting over with a bookstore of withdrawn books to hating the thought of slogging through one more minute of the main character's sexual forays and whining self-centeredness.
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- Amoseley
- 2016-09-24
Heartwarming
It has been a while since I've had an opportunity to read a book. The description of this one peaked my interest. I was not disappointed. I absolutely loved this book. I had a hard time putting it down. I loved the choices Nina was faced with and I was on the fence about how they would turn out. I adored Nina's innocent character. I found myself rooting for her and also falling in love with everyone that she fell in love with. This book would appeal to romance readers and booklovers.
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- A. Yoshida
- 2017-11-02
Good Summer Read
It's slow in the beginning as the characters are introduced and timid, sweet Nina is overshadowed by the others. After Chapter 5, it picks up as it follows Nina on her journey in finding meaning for others through books and finding where she belongs in the world. This book would be a good languid, summer read.
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- Jilly
- 2016-09-24
A Lover of books
The title of the book intrigued me. However after reading the story it wasn't quite right. No matter. The book was a love affair on the joy and passion for books and how they can sometimes change everything .
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- Mia
- 2016-09-25
A cozy one - time listen
Like homemade candy:Unique. The end came when we felt in the middle. Need the next!
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- Mystery Maven
- 2017-01-31
Wonderful
One of my favorite books ever. An absolute must read. Joyful, hopeful, all the beauty of friendship and love. Lyrical writing.
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- Joyce Baldassarre
- 2017-06-09
I want to be Nina.
What did you love best about The Bookshop on the Corner?
Well, I love books. I love getting lost in books and I love anything Scotland. If I could create the perfect life for myself, it would be living in a small village in Scotland, enjoying the simpler life and truly embracing God's nature. Of course the hunky strong silent type of guy makes things even better.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bookshop on the Corner?
The first kiss between Nina and Lennox.
Which scene was your favorite?
Nina leaning how to drive the van.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Lennox came to Nina and apologized.
Any additional comments?
what a beautiful, heartwarming, and lovely book.
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- Tiffany
- 2017-03-27
FABULOUS LISTEN and READ!!!!!!
I purchased the paper back copy of this book as well as the Audible version. The Little Bookshop on the Corner captured me from the very beginning and held me til the very last word. Having this book on Audible made this book and characters really come ALIVE for me. The narrator was fantastic! I hope to listen to more books narrated by Lucy Price in the future.☺☺☺
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- Robin
- 2016-10-28
Jenny Colgan, a bit more mature
I like Jenny Colgan's writing style, and that her stories take place outside of London, in interesting settings with local flavor. This one takes place in Scotland, and was charming and genuine, and a bit more mature than her previous. Well worth an Audible credit.
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- Sharalyn
- 2019-04-14
Scottish accents are spot on!
This is a lovely story, especially for book lovers. The Scottish accents are done beautifully. It was very enjoyable.
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