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The Bookshop on the Corner

From the bestselling author of feel-good romance
By Jenny Colgan
Series: Kirrinfief
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The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan tells the story of a librarian named Nina who loses her job due to library closures. Driven by her love of books, she takes a leap and starts a mobile bookshop in a charming van while discovering herself in a quaint country village. This heart-warming tale explores themes of community, change, and the transformative power of literature.
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This book may appeal to you if you love heart-warming stories about life, love, and the transformative power of books. It beautifully combines the charm of small-town life with a protagonist who takes a leap of faith to create her own path. Perfect for those who enjoy tales of self-discovery and community bonding.

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Previously published as THE LITTLE SHOP OF HAPPY EVER AFTER

'Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express

In the Scottish Highlands, a little bus packed with books brings joy to the road . . .

'A total joy' Sophie Kinsella

'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes

'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes

'Irresistible' Jill Mansell

'Just lovely' Katie Fforde

'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell

'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle

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Nina is a librarian who spends her days happily matchmaking books and people—she always knows what someone should read next. But when her beloved library closes and she's suddenly out of a job, Nina has no idea what to do next. Then an advert catches her eye: she could be the owner of a tiny little bookshop bus, driving around the Scottish Highlands.

Using up all her courage and her savings, Nina makes a new start in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. But real life is a bit trickier than the stories she loves—especially when she keeps having to be rescued by the grumpy-but-gorgeous farmer next door...

Dreams start here . . .

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Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan

'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside'

'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished'

'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots'

'Her books are like a big, warm blanket'

'Her stories are just so fabulous'

'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life'

'The woman is just magic'

Series: Kirrinfief

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  • The Bookshop on the Corner
    Previously published as THE LITTLE SHOP OF HAPPY EVER AFTER 'Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express In the Scottish Highlands, a little bus packed with books brings joy to the road . . . 'A total joy' Sophie Kinsella 'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie...
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  • The Bookshop on the Shore
    The gorgeous new book from Jenny Colgan that Goodreads reviewers are calling: 'A massive hug in book form', 'utterly charming', 'magical', 'heartwarming', 'feel good', 'a breath of fresh air', 'easily one of the best books I have read this year', 'perfect feel-good fare for the summer', 'a lovely, heartwarming read' * Escape to the Scottish Highlands where a tiny bookshop...
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Many reviews describe The Bookshop on the Corner as charming and witty, offering a genuinely fun and cheery escape. It's praised for being a funny, heartwarming, and compulsively readable tale, delighting readers with its focus on the love of books and reading.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751584042

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Jenny Colgan is the author of numerous Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling novels and has won various awards for her writing, including the Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance, the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award and the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year Award. Her books have sold more than nine million copies worldwide and in 2015 she was inducted into the Love Stories Hall of Fame. Jenny is married with three children and lives in Scotland.

For more about Jenny, visit her website and her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

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