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The Bookshop on the Corner
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs
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Summary
Given a backroom computer job when the beloved Birmingham library she works in turns into a downsized retail complex, Nina misses her old role terribly - dealing with people, greeting her regulars, making sure everyone gets the right books for their needs. Then a new business nobody else wants catches her eye: owning a tiny little bookshop bus up in the Scottish Highlands.
No computers. Shortages. Out all hours in the freezing cold, driving with a tiny stock of books...not to mention how the little community is going to take to her, particularly when she stalls the bus on a level crossing....
Critic reviews
"This sunny read will make you feel drenched in vitamin D until the real thing comes along.... There are lots of books about women moving to the country and starting again, but Colgan's fishing village feels real, the characters are funny and the dilemmas genuine." (Cosmopolitan)
"A fun, warm-hearted read." (Fanny Blake, Woman & Home)
"We love Jenny Colgan's books, but Little Beach Street Bakery is definitely one of our favourites, utterly charming, atmospheric and brilliantly written it will captivate you and keep you totally absorbed until the very end. We loved it! Highly recommended!" (Hot Brands, Cool Places)
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- Karen J
- 03-07-22
Absolutely brilliant book
I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. thank you. Jenny Colgan is my go-to author.
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- Gilly
- 20-05-17
Enjoyable read
I really enjoyed this book and it made me want to move to the highlands.
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- Craig M. Hanson
- 01-03-17
A Lovely Listen.
Great to hear of Nina the bookworm. I wonder if there will be a sequel in which she embraces listening to audiobooks.
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- Animal lover
- 16-07-16
A very good listen.
I loved it, the narrator was brilliant, want more like this please. If you like a story with a different take this is for you.
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- Jeni Quinn
- 12-08-19
Superb
I haven't listened to an audiobook for a while and what a book to listen to to get back into it!
All the characters were fabulously written by Jenny Colgan and expertly brought to life by Lucy Price-Lewis.
While the story played out in a predictable manner - not a shred of disrespect intended toward the author - it was told in a graceful and heartwarming style.
The perfect type of story to listen to for hours on end as I crochet while snuggling on the sofa.
Thank you.
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- C watson
- 02-10-23
Great story
Thoroughly enjoyed the story, well written, good strong characters, but found the narration somewhat irritating
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- Jay
- 31-07-23
Utterly brilliant
I absolutely love this story. It was a really heartwarming tale of someone who found herself, with some important lessons thrown in. I have listened to it many times. The narrator was perfect for this story.
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- Lorraine
- 14-02-16
Her best yet!
Fabulous, I think it is Jenny Colgan's best yet! For anyone who loves books. Buy it now.
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- Erin Green
- 02-12-16
A fun read
I haven't read many of Jenny Colgan's novel but I shall seek out her latest. A good read, a pleasant romance element and a satisfying inclusion of books. A fine book to snuggle up with thus winter.
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- Susan
- 24-03-17
Too many bits that annoyed me!
How on earth did they get that first load of books from house to train?
Accents were a bit suspect, especially Brummie! The mention of Birmingham suburbs was not authentic, it's like the author picked them randomly with a pin! I have lived in Birmingham most of my life and whilst I recognise the negatives.... present in most big cities actually, it is not the miserable depressing place that was portrayed, and, there are no banks in Aston!
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