The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
sarahlabu's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cathyleigh1's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book as an electronic arc. It's a thoroughly enjoyable story about a shy library assistant living a small life in a small English village. When her library is threatened with closure, she begins to find her courage and her voice. On the end, she finds she has had a great influence on the people in her village, more friends than she realized and the ability to accomplish more than she ever thought.
bookebykell's review against another edition
4.0
Read type: hard cover
Rating: 4.5/5
What a cute story. Loved seeing June’s evolution throughout the book. I laughed and shed a tear and overall really enjoyed this book.
Rating: 4.5/5
What a cute story. Loved seeing June’s evolution throughout the book. I laughed and shed a tear and overall really enjoyed this book.
maddielloyd's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookstorianreads's review against another edition
3.0
This is definitely a love song to all bookworms and book lovers alike. If you're a reader, you'll recognize all the literary references in the book and it will warm your heart. It's a sweet story about going out of your comfort zone to fight for what matters. There were times when the main character annoyed me because she was just so timid, but she does redeem herself at the end. The side characters are the real treasure here. Stanley, Mrs B, Vera, etc. They make this tale worth the read.
it_smiy_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Super cute story about saving a library! With all of us book lovers, we can relate. Shop small, support our bookstore and go to our libraries!! This library is about to get closed, and a group of library lovers come together to try and save it. Sweet story but overall pretty basic. No real twists and turns, but the main character is super sweet and relatable!
wrenlee's review against another edition
3.0
Read as an audiobook
More than anything, this book is a love letter of libraries. As someone who grew up an avid library user, I loved reading this book because it makes a lot of valid and interesting points about the importance of libraries. I keep thinking about Stanley and Chantelle and how the library gave them access to resource they sorely needed. I think too often we as a society forget the importance of a safe space with no shame and no judgement. This book reminded me of libraries' role in that.
The romance was a bit lacking. June and Alex weren't the greatest romance I've ever read.
But this book isn't about the romance. It's about a love of libraries and if you read it with that in mind, you'll love it.
More than anything, this book is a love letter of libraries. As someone who grew up an avid library user, I loved reading this book because it makes a lot of valid and interesting points about the importance of libraries. I keep thinking about Stanley and Chantelle and how the library gave them access to resource they sorely needed. I think too often we as a society forget the importance of a safe space with no shame and no judgement. This book reminded me of libraries' role in that.
The romance was a bit lacking. June and Alex weren't the greatest romance I've ever read.
But this book isn't about the romance. It's about a love of libraries and if you read it with that in mind, you'll love it.
annlee0110's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
(Free review copy) This sweet and simple story offers a beautiful look at libraries and their integral place in our communities. Set in a small English village, the introverted and socially anxious June has been frozen in life following the death of her mother years before. But when the local library where she works is threatened with closure, she bands together with a motley crew of locals to try to save it. I really did love the message in this story, and wavered between rating it 3 or 4 stars. However, there was just enough clumsiness in the writing and plot that I took it down to 3. It didn’t keep me from enjoying the message, but it does make me want to caveat my recommendation. If you don’t mind a few missteps along the way and love books about books, give this one a shot.