Printed Letter Bookshop

The Printed Letter Bookshop is told from Claire, Janet and Madeline's point-of-views. Each woman is struggling and a letter from Maddie along with a book list acts as a guide. As the story progresses, we find out what has happened to each woman, how Maddie entered their lives and how the bookshop made a difference. The story is nicely written with mild pacing. I was not immediately drawn into the story. It became more interesting the further I progressed into The Printed Letter Bookshop. The at first unlikeable characters began to grow on me, and I like seeming them come together. The ending is smile worthy. The descriptions of Janet's window displays and artwork were enchanting (I wish this was my local bookstore). I enjoyed the numerous book references (bibliophiles will be thrilled) and quotes. Aunt Maddie's description of The Secret Garden was delightful. There are two quotes I want to share with you. The first is ". . . you could lose yourself in a book and, paradoxically, find yourself as well" (very true). The second one made me laugh out loud "my hot flashes last longer than that service". The Printed Letter Bookshop is for those readers who love all types of books, Hallmark movies and happy endings.