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The Bookshop on the Corner (Kirrinfief, #1)

Jenny Colgan
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The Bookshop on the Corner (Kirrinfief, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Jenny Colgan

The Bookshop on the Corner (Kirrinfief, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan follows a young librarian who, after losing her job, decides to transform a van into a mobile bookshop. The story explores themes of new beginnings, community, and the love for books, as the protagonist brings stories to life in a new and unexpected way.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

109,027 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan is a heartwarming tale about a woman who reinvents her life by opening a bookshop in a small Scottish village. Readers appreciate its charming characters and cozy setting, although some find the plot predictable. The novel's delightful escapism and celebration of books make it a pleasant read despite its occasional clichés.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bookshop on the Corner (Kirrinfief, #1)?

Fans of cozy, feel-good tales will relish Jenny Colgan's The Bookshop On The Corner. Ideal for readers who enjoyed The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin or The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George, this novel blends charm, romance, and the transformative power of books in a quaint setting.

4.1

109,027 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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