Every now and then, a happily-ever-after story is just the right read and this book fit the bill perfectly. I enjoyed spending time in Scotland with Nina Redmond and the entire cast of characters who were quirky and charming. I found this to be a fun, breezy read set in a charming location; I could easily envision myself in the village eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Little Shop of Happy-Ever-After mobile bookshop. The book had a nice blend of likable characters, humor, and romance to make for an enjoyable bit of escapism. 

After being let go from her library job, the reserved Nina surprises her closest friends (including her roomie Surinder and soon-to-be former coworker Griffin) and decides to buy a van, which she has no idea how to drive and has to go to Scotland to acquire, to open up a bookshop. Initially, she envisions setting up shop in the hustle and bustle of Birmingham but ultimately ends up in the small village of Kirrinfief in Scotland, where she purchased the van. She knows no one there and has nowhere to live, unless she decides to live in the newly purchased van that seems to have a mind of its own. A couple of the kind townsfolk Nina encounters help her find a dreamy place to rent from a (seemingly) grumpy local farmer, Lennox, who is in the midst of a divorce. Sparks fly (naturally ;)) between these two who both have put up barriers around themselves, which gives them both an opportunity to grow as the story proceeds. 

Despite a few detours along the way, the two eventually find their true paths to happiness, giving the reader a satisfying happily-ever-after ending. I liked the fact that Surinder and Lennox both challenged Nina when she wasn't entirely realistic about certain plot points, such as her relationship with Marek the immigrant train engineer who risks his job to deliver books to Nina in the middle of the night. This would be a good pick for fans of books-about-books, books about people who love books, and daydreamers who wish they could drop everything to become a bookseller in a cozy village where everyone looks out for everyone else. 

This review is based on an ebook galley I received from William Morrow Paperbacks via NetGalley. Many thanks to William Morrow and Book Club Girl for this delightful free Friday pick!

Received this as a Freebie Friday from Book Club Girls.

Forgot to download it, so grabbed the ebook from the library and it was just as delightful as expected, a perfect quarantine read.

This book is about Nina a librarian who loses her job when her library is closed. Nina travels to Scotland , buys a Van, and opens a mobile book store. This was a charming story. It had an old time flavor that was balanced by modern situations and language. The characters were well develped and the author told the story in a sympathetic and humorous way.

this is sweet story about a women who leaves her home to start a book business in Scotland.
She finds herself doing well and becoming a stronger and more open person.

I really enjoyed it -

This is.a quick read that is perfect for every book lover, who has ever dreamed of owning their own book shop.  Nina is a librarian at a library that is closing and decides to follow her dream of owning her own book shop business. The only affordable way for her to pursue her dream is to buy an old work van and transform it into a mobile book store.  The van she buys is in Scotland, so that’s where her new life begins with matching people to their perfect read.   You get to meet some lovable characters and some wonderful descriptions of the Scottish highlands and her growing love of her new home.   Perfect cozy read.

This book is about a librarian that is introverted and loses her job In England. Her dream has been to open a book store. She ends up buying a van in Scotland and proceeds to move to Scotland. She outfits the van into a mobile bookstore. The setting in Scotland is lovely. I don't usually read romance stories but I did enjoy this one. It is the first book I have read by this author.

The title of this book definitely caught my eye.  I love the main character of this book, Nina Redmond.  I worried about her driving that van...but loved how she overcame obstacles in the book.  I wanted to be her on her adventure.  

The characters in this book are ones that we can all relate to and like.  The setting is amazing--The Scottish Highlands are very well described. 

A fun easy read, that was somewhat predictable, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Fun and heartwarming story of a unique woman's answer to surviving and thriving!  Beautiful and original characters that bring light and depth to a great storyline!

Nina matches books with readers until she loses her librarian job.  After moving to a small village in Scotland she starts a new business of a driving a mobile bookshop in a van and begins making connections with her customers that change them all.

This was cute, quick read. There was something so engaging about Nina and her journey, which is filled with starting over and trying to find one’s way. Nina is by no means perfect and makes some mistakes that makes one cringe, but I think that makes the novel more relatable. After all, who hasn’t looked back and thought to themselves, what in the world was I thinking/doing. 
Outside of Nina’s story, I love how books and the magic of books was woven into the storyline. Readers will feel a deep resounding understanding of the moment you find the perfect book or see someone else discovering the power of book. 
This book will definitely be going into to be read again pile.

This was a short, easy read. It was a very sweet story with likable characters. The main character moved out of her comfort zone, which is often difficult to do when you are an introvert.

An enjoyable novel set in Scotland about a laid off librarian finding joy, happiness, and love by fulfilling her fantasy of owning a bookstore in an old van. She visits remote villages to bring the joy of reading to an open and accepting community.

The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan  is a sweet story with likable characters. I like the book because it had some romance and a happy ending.

I have a new author to add to my favorites list! I adored this sweet book and devoured it in two days. It was a sweet romance story about a woman who takes a risk to fulfill her lifelong dream of selling books. I loved the descriptions of the setting, and the characters were funny and relateable. I see that this is the first book in a series, and I can't wait to read the rest.

MC Nina loves her job as a librarian until she lost it.  She decides to move to a small village and has a wonderful idea of transforming her van into a bookmobile. Nina has such heart & soul, very likable, you just want good things to happen for her. It’s a fun, entertaining, and easy read!  Thank you to Book Club Girl, William Morrow, and NetGalley for this ebook copy.  This is my honest review.

I won this book from the Book Club Girls via Netgalley and it was so much fun to read. It had elements that are always a treat for me: books and bookshops, libraries and librarians, Scotland, and anything that remotely hints of "Pride and Prejudice". I was hoping it was going to about 50 pages longer, though, as I wanted to know what happened to some of the other characters.

The Bookshop on the Corner is a story of starting over and finally finding your place in the world. Nina Redmond is a big city librarian who loves placing books in the right person's hands. In the new world of technology, Nina's job is no more and the books are pulled from the shelves. At wit end's, Nina finds the nerve to start over, chasing her dreams of a mobile bookstore in a new country. A little bit romance and a little bit of self discovery, Nina's tale brings smiles and joy as you follow Nina to the person and the place she is supposed to be. This is a feel good story that leaves you lighter than when it found you. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

The Bookshop on the Corner, was the first book I’ve read by Jenny Colgan.  It was a sweet and funny story about a girl who loses her job with the library and decides to buy an old bus and turn it into a traveling bookstore. This was a quick read and I loved all the characters, would definitely recommend this book.

"Because everyday with a book is slightly better than one without…"
     Nina is a librarian in Birmingham, England who has become redundant. Facing the grim prospect of unemployment she halfheartedly begins a job search but on a whim decides to investigate her dream of a mobile bookshop. Making her dream come true will mean moving to the Scottish Highlands and risking everything. But, she discovers, she doesn't have to do it alone.
    A lovely feel good story, perfect for when you need a lift..

This is a lovely little romance that makes me feel as if I were in Scotland again myself. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. It is a book that makes you want to cuddle up on the couch with a cup of tea. With everything that is happening with this global pandemic, it whisks you away with a great escape into a feel-good story.