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Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop

A heartwarming, cosy, utterly uplifting romcom - the perfect read for booklovers!

Kiley Dunbar author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canelo

Published:1st Sep '22

Should be back in stock very soon

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Set against the backdrop of a quaint village, Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop weaves a heartwarming tale of love, community, and holiday magic.

In Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop, the festive season in Clove Lore is anything but perfect. With just two weeks until Christmas, the village is buzzing with holiday spirit, yet not everyone feels the joy. Magnús Sturluson, an Icelandic ex-bookseller, finds himself surrounded by love stories, but he's grappling with his own sadness that even the most heartwarming tales cannot mend. Meanwhile, Alexandra Robinson arrives in Clove Lore, seeking refuge from her own heartbreak, having left behind a cheating boyfriend and painful memories of her parents. As she immerses herself in the quirky village life, she begins to thaw emotionally and grow closer to the enigmatic Magnús.

The magic of Clove Lore seems to work wonders until disaster strikes on Christmas Eve, when a great flood threatens to unravel the community. Faced with this crisis, Magnús and Alex must come together to help their neighbors rebuild and recover. They also introduce the villagers to the Icelandic tradition of jólabókaflóð, or Yule book flood, where families exchange books and read together on Christmas Eve. This delightful custom becomes a beacon of hope amidst the chaos.

As Magnús and Alex navigate their personal challenges and the community's plight, they discover that love and friendship can flourish even in the darkest times. Will they be able to restore the village's Christmas spirit and their own hearts? Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop is a charming tale of resilience, romance, and the joy of reading that will warm the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

ISBN: 9781804360033

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 19mm

Weight: unknown

320 pages