The Printed Letter Bookshop, Katherine Reay
The Printed Letter Bookshop, Katherine Reay
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The Printed Letter Bookshop

Author: Katherine Reay

Narrator: Hillary Huber

Unabridged: 11 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 05/14/2019


Synopsis

Books. Love. Friendship. Second chances. All can be found at the Printed Letter Bookshop in the small, charming town of Winsome.One of Madeline Cullen's happiest childhood memories is of working with her Aunt Maddie in the quaint and cozy Printed Letter Bookshop. But by the time Madeline inherits the shop nearly twenty years later, family troubles and her own bitter losses have hardened Madeline's heart toward her once-treasured aunt--and the now struggling bookshop left in her care.While Madeline intends to sell the shop as quickly as possible, the Printed Letter's two employees have other ideas. Reeling from a recent divorce, Janet finds sanctuary within the books and the decadent window displays she creates. Claire, though quieter than her outspoken colleague, feels equally drawn to the daily rhythms of the shop and has found a renewed sense of purpose within its walls.When Madeline's professional life falls apart, and a handsome gardener upends her life, she questions her plans and her future. Has she been too quick to dismiss her aunt's beloved shop? And even if she has, the women's best efforts to save it may be too little, too late.If you're looking for a heartwarming and cozy read that beautifully explores themes of love, friendship, and second chances, then The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay is the perfect book for you. With its richly drawn characters, touching storylines, and a deep appreciation for the power of books, this novel promises to be an enchanting escape that you won't want to end.

About Katherine Reay

Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author who has enjoyed a lifelong affair with books. She publishes both fiction and nonfiction, holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University, and currently lives outside Bozeman, MT, with her husband and three children. You can meet her online at katherinereay.com; Facebook: @KatherineReayBooks; X: @katherine_reay; Instagram: @katherinereay


Reviews

Goodreads review by emma on August 30, 2021

They say there's a first time for everything. I say I had to accidentally pick up a religious book sometime, and that time is now. Or more accurately a month ago, when I read this. I respond to the word "bookshop" in book titles the way runners respond to the starting gun, or swimmers respond to that......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on May 13, 2019

My first book from Katherine Reay, and I was endeared to it immediately! Madeline grew up in a bookshop working with her Aunt Maddie. Twenty years later, the shop is hers. But Madeline is a different person who’s been through some significant losses. The Printed Letter Bookshop is a shadow of what i......more

Goodreads review by Melindam on September 28, 2024

3,66 stars BOOKS, BOOKSHOP AND FRIENDSHIP! I don't know why it took me so long to read this book. For some reason I kept delaying, but I am glad I finally did. It was very slow to take off and I almost gave up on it when at 30% percent it finally and luckily changed rhythm and pace and things were star......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on February 05, 2019

I loved this book so, so, so much...and on the one hand, that doesn't surprise me at all, because I've loved all of Katherine Reay's books. But on the other hand, I was surprised at how personally touching this story was...it could not possibly have landed in my life at a better time. I finished it......more

Goodreads review by Bianca (Back, catching up) on October 13, 2020

3.5 Imagine inheriting a book shop, a beautiful home, a car ... That's what happened to Madeline Cullen, corporate lawyer, thirty-three, on her way to a partnership in a downtown Chicago law firm. This is a story from rich to richer, albeit in much nicer ways, as one wins new friends, meaning and love......more


Quotes

Gifted narrator Hillary Huber introduces listeners to three women whose lives collide after the passing of a bookstore owner named Maddie. Madeline Cullen, Maddie's niece, is voiced in tones of regret and sadness, her fond memories of her aunt having been replaced by the bitterness of a family disagreement never settled. When Madeline inherits her aunt's bookstore, she meets sullen, quick-tempered Claire and sweet Janet. Notes of emotional pain can be heard in all three women's voices as their paths intertwine after Maddie's death. Each chapter is narrated by one of the three grieving women, and Huber seamlessly differentiates them with specific tones, tempos, and rhythms. With its expertly narrated story of healing, this audiobook is sure to warm hearts. AudioFile