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The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1)

Jenny Colgan
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The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Jenny Colgan

The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Edinburgh, Scotland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan, a person named Carmen reluctantly moves to Edinburgh to help her sibling and revitalize a failing bookstore. Amid festive chaos, family tensions, and a vibrant community, Carmen gains new perspectives on life, love, and the importance of home.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

71,565 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jenny Colgan's The Christmas Bookshop is a festive and heartwarming tale, perfect for the holiday season. Readers appreciate its cozy atmosphere and endearing characters. However, some feel the plot is predictable and the pacing uneven. Despite this, it remains a delightful read for those seeking holiday cheer.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1)?

Readers who relish charming, heartwarming holiday tales will adore Jenny Colgan's The Christmas Bookshop. Fans of Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle or Richard Paul Evans's The Noel Diary will find similar enchantment and cozy festive spirit in this book, making it a perfect read for the holiday season.

4.0

71,565 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Edinburgh, Scotland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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