Loved the title, The Bookshop Sisterhood, and the story lived up to my expectations. Based on a group of friends, deciding they want to open a bookstore, bookshop and all the trials and tribulations to get there are just part of the story. Each friend has her own Story, just like we all do. there are times when I can see myself in these characters. I found this to be enjoyable and I had a hard time leaving it. Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really wanted to like this book but I felt like the mood was always so heavy. I would give this author another shot.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This a fun little book, a quick easy read. Fun characters to follow.

This is a 3.5 stars rounded up.


The Bookshop Sisterhood was less about these women setting up a bookstore, reading actual books and just about their personal drama and deception they were dealing with OR giving. The drama itself was intense. Knowing that this was a "sisterhood" with a lot of withholding of information in the group, dishonesty and to be fair, choosing to make the poorest of decision when your "sisters" are literally begging you to reconsider. It's crazy.

I loved the mention of other African American Authors and book titles, and the idea of a bookstore that centers the disenfranchised. It would have been great to see more of that.

Thank you NetGalley for this review copy. This was a really great read and I really loved the character building. Such a great example of true friendship through the hard times.

3.5 stars for this one. The cover of this gives light and extremely bookish, but the meat of the story is the friendship of four women. Each of them is going through something very difficult and life-changing, and it brings a lot of drama to their friendship. Can they be there for each other no matter what? Are their dreams of opening a bookstore together going to fall apart because their lives become too chaotic? Their pasts, their relationships and families, their secrets, and their finances all threaten to pull them apart. The story is all about the sisterhood and only a little bit about the bookshop.

Go into this recognizing that it gets pretty heavy and touches on some topics that might be triggers for some readers. However, the portrayal of ride-or-die friendship is really touching and aspirational. The writing was pretty average. I thought the pace and the length were just right. Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for providing me a digital copy to review.

This was a quick, easy read about the ups and downs of 4 best friends trying to start a bookshop together while also dealing with difficulties in their personal lives. I was drawn in by the title and cover of this book, but it wasn't really about a bookshop so much as it was an overly dramatized soap opera about women who mostly seem to not like each other very much, considering how awful they are to each other. Each of the 4 main characters is going through one of the major categories of "problems" and leans on her friends for support, but all of them are unlikable and make very poor decisions, and constantly, rapidly vacillate between saying they love each other and saying really rude and terrible things to each other that I couldn't imagine saying to anyone. The bookshop is more of just a backdrop that gets mentioned repeatedly and has you questioning if it's really a good idea for 4 people who fight so much to go into a financial venture together. The writing wasn't for me and the dialogue felt very stilted, with a lot of sentences feeling like not the way people actually speak to each other. I probably wouldn't recommend this to a friend unless they really enjoy dramatic soap operas.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing for the eARC!

The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo-Rice is a heartwarming and uplifting read. The characters are relatable and the themes of friendship, healing, and second chances are beautifully woven throughout the story. It’s the kind of book that pulls you in and leaves you feeling inspired. A truly enjoyable read from start to finish.

The empty space was ready to be filled with shelves. Those shelves then filled with books. Her dream was unfolding in front of her eyes. To own a shop filled with the one thing that brought her immense joy.

The Bookshop Sisterhood is a literary fiction novel that follows four friends who are opening a bookstore together. Each friend is dealing with hardship in their lives.

I was expecting a cute read focused on friends and books. It’s advertised that way at least, but it was more of a trauma dump filled with incredibly toxic friendships. I don’t know how these women were friends… they were all terrible to each other and for grown adult women they made many childlike decisions. The writing was awkward and the dialogue was unrealistic. There were also a lot of odd scenarios that made zero sense.
I could keep going about the issues I had with this book, but I don’t want to bring anymore negativity. I was disappointed with this one.

If you like drama and toxic friendship stories then you might actually enjoy this one.

3.5 stars.

The Bookshop Sisterhood tells the story of four book lover friends—Toni, Celeste, Leslie and Yasmeen—who decided to open a Bookshop together, and all the struggles, issues and drama they faced before the big opening day.

I have some issues with this book. I found the drama was too dense, taking the front seat, at some specific moments of the plot, Nothing wrong with that, but the premise was that they were opening a bookshop, and all the things surrounding their respective lives while doing it, and all the bookshop stuff was kinda hidden behind the curtain. In other words, the plot wasn't totally balanced.

That said, I have to say that all the drama between the four friends was nicely developed. That's something we have to highlight, because there were four storylines, and blending all together isn't an easy task. Kudos to Ms. Lindo-Rice for managing it extremely well.

This book is about secrets, truths, and friendship I have the joy of reading. Thanks Harlequin and Netgalley for the ARC.

You know those conversations you have with the besties when you’re all together and gabbing about ideal futures, yeah that, but make it realistic.

The Bookshop Sisterhood is that hopeful dream made a reality with all the trappings of messy, beautiful, pain, intermingled lives. I found myself laughing, emotional and even a little frustrated when the Sisterhood ™ face the trials and tribulations in their path, but ultimately, they made it through with each other and that’s all that matters.

This book is fun and took me through many emotions but in the best way. Friends and books is the key to life and thats exactly what you get this book. I enjoyed it and think the book is perfect for a sister read or book group.

Let me tell you... Men and Money... are not good for you... but never let them both come between a long term Sisterhood. This was a great read. I love the shout outs of the books and authors. Many that I have read or on my TBR list. I certainly would visit this Bookstore!

We love a wholesome book displaying the nuances of black sisterhood! Very dramatic but an entertaining and memorable read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo- Rice!

Michelle Lindo-Rice delivers a heartfelt and uplifting story about faith, friendship, and second chances. Set in a charming bookshop, the novel follows a group of women who form deep bonds while navigating personal struggles, forgiveness, and renewal. The characters are relatable, their journeys inspiring, and the themes of sisterhood and faith are woven in seamlessly. With rich emotional depth and an engaging pace, The Bookshop Sisterhood is a warm, feel-good read about the power of love and community.

Reminds me of sisterhood of the traveling pants, in book store fashion, each woman presents with her own struggles throughout this story. A true rollercoaster ride!

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing/MIRA for providing me with a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is a heartwarming story about friendship, something I’m always drawn to. As a book lover, I was immediately intrigued by a story about four best friends wanting to open their own bookstore. While the book started off light and fun, the drama that unfolded kept me turning the pages, though at times it felt a bit overwhelming, with one issue after another for the characters. Despite the intense drama, I really enjoyed seeing the growth of each character and the bond they shared, though I felt the ending was rushed and somewhat unrealistic. If you enjoy books about friendship with a good dose of drama, this is worth checking out!

I liked this one, but I didn't love it. The premise was great, I love a found family, sisters by choice situation. I love books. The stories were real and intriguing. I didn't love how often the four friends fought during this book, it seemed that the author was creating more drama than what was needed. Friends are going to disagree of course, but about everything? So many misunderstandings here, and that is one of my least favorite tropes for sure.

That being said, the story came back around and after wondering in the middle if it was worth it the ending was strong. I liked the conclusion of the storylines and the friendships came back around. Overall, I am glad I read it and would give this new to me author another chance.

Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC, in return for my honest review.

This book about four best friends who decide they want to open a book shop combines two of my favorite things: books and friends. Michelle Lindo-Rice's characters were so real that I want to be friends with them all. If you like stories that are just people being people, living their lives with trials and tribulations, you will love this book.
I really enjoyed it!!