I have been in a bit of a reading slump recently, but Bookshop Girl snapped me right out of it and put a smile on my face at the same time. At 240 pages, it is a shorter book than what I am used to reading in the YA genre, but it also meant it was perfect for reading in one sitting on a Sunday morning.
Paige Turner is a likeable heroine, and her narration is funny and fresh. With plenty of “oh em gees’ and “defos“ scattered throughout the dialogue, this book is ideal for the younger end of YA. However, on the other hand, I think anyone who loves books will find something to enjoy here. I also loved the idea of the Life Drawing group: Sue is the hero I didn’t know I needed.
It is evident how much love Chloe Coles has for books, reading and bookselling, as it shines through the pages. Even though Bookshop Girl is a work of fiction, the tales of shop closures and library cuts are happening up and down the country today, and I hope Bookshop Girl inspires a generation of book lovers to stand up and fight for their right to read.
Paige Turner is a likeable heroine, and her narration is funny and fresh. With plenty of “oh em gees’ and “defos“ scattered throughout the dialogue, this book is ideal for the younger end of YA. However, on the other hand, I think anyone who loves books will find something to enjoy here. I also loved the idea of the Life Drawing group: Sue is the hero I didn’t know I needed.
It is evident how much love Chloe Coles has for books, reading and bookselling, as it shines through the pages. Even though Bookshop Girl is a work of fiction, the tales of shop closures and library cuts are happening up and down the country today, and I hope Bookshop Girl inspires a generation of book lovers to stand up and fight for their right to read.