This book gave me mixed feelings. On one hand, the start was very slow and I almost DNF it but I always like to give books an opportunity and this one started picking up in the middle. The ending was funny and satisfying.

I have finally gotten around to reading Bookish People by Susan Coll. I rated this book 2.5 stars. I found it a tough book to read as it didn't really have a premise that intrigues me. I usually love books based in a bookstore but this booked not seem to excite me at all. I loved the MC and would have lied a little bit more around her background and stuff but I think they made the bookshop a little too crazy which ind of took from the story a bit. Overall it was not a read that I loved but I am glad that I picked it up and gave it a go.

DNF @ 28%

I hate DNF-ing an ARC, but this just really wasn’t holding my attention. Something about the way it’s written just isn’t making me care about anything that’s happening, which is unfortunate.

I’m still very grateful for the opportunity to read this early, and perhaps I will give this author another chance in the future.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

I found myself forcing to finish this book.. I wasn't hooked in the story unfortunately. I couldn't vibe with the writing style.

I did not finish this book. I just could not get into it at all. I think because I read other reviews that were not the best.

Cute cover, enticing premise, but ultimately fell flat.

I DNFed this book at 10% as the writing was quite amateur and chaotic, making it hard for me to follow the story and connect with any of the characters.

If I am correct in thinking the main character was also a 50 something widow - which I would have struggled to relate to under any circumstances had I persevered.

The romance book lovers dream book is how I can best describe this! It reminded me of the beach reads book club, and I loved it every bit as much.

The way in which the lives and romances of each of the bookseller’s intertwine is executed brilliantly. Whilst I adored the plot points, the characterisation was the cherry on top of the cake for me!

I love books about books but this one fell flat. The writing was amateur and the story did not stick with me

This book was laugh out loud adorable and fun to read. Sophie was a wonderful lead and her pain, grief, and yearning for happiness were really relatable despite the fact that I have barely any similarities in experience. Lovely!!

This book was first of colls I have read. The storyline was all over the place. It was chaotic and made for a interesting fun read. I love any book about books and would love to visit her bookstore. That silly Vaccuum cleaner.

I’m really sad to say that I disliked this book, the premise was so promising, but the storyline was a bit chaotic and I found it hard to connect with any of the characters. Thank you for the opportunity to read it.

Uh, hello gorgeous cover.....

The book was good but a little flat for me

Sophie, is a bookstore owner who just lost her husband, her manager has left to go to law school, and she's really just done.. She wants to go into hiding.

There is an event planned at the bookstore with a renowned poet, which Sophie no longer wants to host for a multitude of reasons. Raymond, the poet will not allow this to be cancelled and he's going to set the record straight..

The vacuum cleaner eating her keys and how it keeps popping up in the story is absolutely hilarious. As a mom, I often suck things up that shouldn't be!

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I decided to DNF this book as the first 10 pages alone did not capture my interest. I thought this would be right up my alley because it's a book about books and reading but I'm really disappointed that I did not feel the slight bit compelled to continue it.

.Fifty-four year old Sophie Bernstein (Mrs. Bernstein to us) owns an independent bookstore in Northern Virginia. She is struggling with her grief from her lawyer husband's sudden death. She finds herself being less and less involved with the day to day life of the bookstore that she usually micromanages. It doesn't feel fun anymore.. In the course of this, some of her employees are becoming overwhelmed, others are less engaged than they once were and Sophie starts thinking about ways to be part of the store while physically escaping its hubbub in a most unconventional way. Meanwhile, the developer who bought the parking lot out back seems to want to buy the store and tows people's cars if they stay in the lot more than two hours.. Should she sell? Bookish people is certainly centered on Mrs. Bernstein, but it includes an ensemble cast of store employees and her just graduated from college son.

Clemi is in charge of organizing and putting on all of the store's events, such as author readings. Her mailbox is always full. And why she has booked a poet who has gone viral in a bad way is beyond everyone but Clemi. Noah is a slightly irresponsible but highly attractive store employee who gets away with everything. Except for her letting that happen, Autumn T. is a decent store manager, taking over from long time manager Jamal who is moving away with his husband and child to start law school. Mrs. Bernstein is devastated to have him leave. She's not sure how her employees see her, but Jamal has felt like a son to her in many ways. Then, there's Florence, who was fired for something you'll have to find out for yourself and banned from the store, but she is very much in Clemi's life. They were roommates, but they've had to rent out Florence's room and she's now sharing Clemi's room. Not good. There eventually is a tortoise as well, but staff may not bring pets to the store so how did that happen?

Despite some competitiveness, the staff is close and they socialize outside of work. Mrs. Bernstein is invited to their parties (the lunar eclipse watching party from one person's roof and the "come as your favorite superhero" party scheduled for the following night). She assumes they don't really want her to come and she is pretty clearly into isolating, not socializing. Bookish people truly brings us into the day to day experience of owning, staffing, experiencing the day to day life of an independent bookstore. It is also full of laugh out loud humor, I won't spoil it by describing this, but the humor, flawlessly woven in, earns this already engaging book five stars from me for pure, consistent entertainment and time well spent. Highly recommend.

I love books about books. Unfortunately I have to DNF this book at 50 percent. I think I was expecting something far different from the blurb than what I’m getting. It is very difficult to connect to any of the characters. It is probably someone else’s cup of tea, but unfortunately it is not mine

Well, as a book lover, I was drawn to this book because of the title. After all, what kind of bookish person would I he if I didn’t try Bookish People?

This book just was the for me though. I had a hard time getting into it and the story never really clicked for me. The best part was hands down the end of day notes. The rest of the story just felt too chaotic to me but also not something I could get emotionally invested in.

There is definitely potential though and others may like it. It just wasn’t for me.

All thoughts and opinions expressed in the above review are my own. Thank you to Susan Coll and Harper Muse for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's release date,

This book was a delightful train wreck. I didn't want to keep reading (like, when did the author move into my brain?) but at the same time, I couldn't put it down. It was warm and funny and neurotic in all the best ways. I'd LOVE to visit this bookshop and just watch the action!

it had potential but it didn't deliver
but overall, its alright i guess
i was really excited at that 'bookish people' but all i got was disappointment
could've been better

This was a very interesting story and I really enjoyed getting to know the characters. It wasn't quite what I had in mind when I picked up the book, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. I thought the way the main plot lines were introduced to the reader was very well thought, as well, which made this book a very positive surprise for me.

This one was a DNF for me. I will not be posting a review of it but thank you for sending I think people would like this one it just wasn't for me. Thank you again for the copy.