“Despite managing bookstores on the same Boston street, Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson have never interacted much—Josie’s store focuses on serious literature, and Ryan’s sells romance only. As their rivalry heats up in real life, their online relationship grows, and when the walls between their stores come tumbling down, Josie and Ryan realize not all’s fair in love and war. And maybe, if they’re lucky, happily ever afters aren’t just for the books.”
Battle of the Bookstores, Ali Brady
Picture this: I sit down to read “just a few chapters” of this book at 9pm. Suddenly, it’s midnight, I’m sobbing in my bed, and have a desperate need to rewatch You’ve Got Mail for quite literally the thousandth time. So am I a little biased? Yes, and I’m thrilled about it.
This book was exactly what I was hoping it would be. Bright, fun, sassy, heartfelt, and a love letter to Nora Ephron. The banter was exceptional, the setting was equal parts cozy and hectic, and the plot was a perfect nod to You’ve Got Mail with a fresh take.
If you’re looking for a sweet and spicy romance book with less-than-perfect main characters who work through their problems, this is the book for you. If you’re looking for a book that’s all about being a reader and the impact that has on your life, this book is also for you. And if you day-dream every single day about working at an indie bookstore, you should’ve probably already pre-ordered this from your favorite local bookseller!
Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! And PS, today is pub day, so you can go buy it right now!
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