The Book Swap, Tessa Bickers
The Book Swap, Tessa Bickers
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The Book Swap

Author: Tessa Bickers

Narrator: Cameron Krogh Stone, Fran Burgoyne

Unabridged: 9 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/03/2024


Synopsis

"A lovely and lively tale of second chances, following one’s dreams, and books. Bickers deals with sensitive topics with a deft and delicate hand...Highly recommended." - Booklist starred review

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER
A LibraryReads pick!
An Indie Next pick!

A story of second chances and new beginnings, this is a love letter to books—and a love letter to life

Still reeling from a recent tragedy, Erin Connolly knows she needs to start living, but has no idea how. When she accidentally donates her favorite book—a heavily annotated copy of To Kill a Mockingbird containing a memento she can’t be without—to a local little community library, she’s devastated. But then the book turns up a week later, back in the library with fresh notes in the margins, along with an invitation in a copy of Great Expectations to meet her newfound pen pal.

A life-changing conversation, written only in the margins of beloved classic books, begins between Erin and her Mystery Man. Following each other through the pages of their favorite novels as the book exchange continues, they both begin to open up, falling into a friendship…and maybe something more. 

But Erin and her pen pal have a shared history that neither of them has guessed. Faced with painful reminders of the past—and the one person she swore never to forgive—Erin finds herself at a crossroads. One that could change her life forever.

A book-lovers dream! References to the following classics can be found in The Book Swap.   TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRDGREAT EXPECTATIONSWUTHERING HEIGHTSMANSFIELD PARKTHE GREAT GATSBYMIDDLEMARCHBELOVEDON THE ROADTHE BELL JAR

About Tessa Bickers

Tessa Bickers studied journalism at Bournemouth University and went on to copresent a breakfast radio show in the South West of England. She’s interviewed some of the biggest names in show business. Tessa started her creative career as a singer-songwriter, and went on to perform at Glastonbury Festival, then Secret Garden Party with her band, Tess and the Tellers. These days she’s replaced her guitar with a computer keyboard, and songs with books.


Reviews

Unfortunately this is a DNF for me @58%. I really tried to stay with it but the writing is very disjointed. I had a hard time following along with what was actually going on? The POV jumps and time jumps - I never knew what I was supposed to be imagining going on? The characters were not likable at......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on September 04, 2024

What a delightful surprise "The Book Swap" turned out to be! From the moment I delved into its pages, I found myself swept up in a whirlwind of emotions, much like the protagonist, Erin Connolly. At first glance, I expected a lighthearted rom-com, but oh, how wrong I was! Tessa Bickers weaves a tale......more

Goodreads review by Karen on December 08, 2024

How can I not be attracted to a book that boasts one of its “characters,” as a Little Free Library named Eileen? What role will “she” play in this story that also gives a strong statement to the importance of reading and how books can play an important role in people’s lives? This is a debut novel. A......more

Goodreads review by Casey Reads 🌸 on March 27, 2024

This is somewhat a romance, but I think it is more about trauma and growth. This book covers topics of bullying, family issues, terminal illness and death, and even toxic workplaces. I really wanted to love this book, but I will admit I had trouble fully connecting with the characters. I think that b......more

Goodreads review by Melany on May 21, 2024

I got teary-eyed a few times, which truly means a lot. This book was beautiful! There were so many moments where I laughed, but also moments where I cried. Deep meanings within this book about grief, a loved one having depression, loss of friends, changing careers, and just truly finding out what yo......more