{"product_id":"the-readers-of-broken-wheel-recommend-katarina-bivald-9780099593676","title":"The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend Katarina","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Richard \u0026amp; Judy Book Club Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSara has never left Sweden but at the age of 28 she decides it's time. She cashes in her savings, packs a suitcase full of books and sets off for Broken Wheel, Iowa, a town where she knows nobody.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSara quickly realises that Broken Wheel is in desperate need of some adventure, a dose of self-help and perhaps a little romance, too. In short, this is a town in need of a bookshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a little help from the locals, Sara sets up Broken Wheel's first bookstore. The shop might be a little quirky but then again, so is Sara. And as Broken Wheel's story begins to take shape, there are some surprises in store for Sara too \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The perfect summer read'' \u003ci\u003eStylist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charmingly offbeat, genuinely amusing novel... the perfect summer read * Stylist *\u003cbr\u003eKatarina Bivald has written an absolutely delightful, charming book that celebrates the healing power of friendship and love often found in small towns. \u003ci\u003eThe Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend\u003c\/i\u003e is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, and I could not recommend it more highly * Fannie Flagg, author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe *\u003cbr\u003eThis adorable book is a peach. It’s built on the same lines as \u003ci\u003eCold Comfort Farm\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eChocolat\u003c\/i\u003e... Wise, thoughtful, funny, warm, moving; all that stuff and more -- Wendy Holden * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a story about community, about being needed and about belonging... A warm, cosy, compassionate read * Independent *\u003cbr\u003eA manifesto for booksellers, booklovers, and friendship. We should all celebrate these little bookstores, where our souls find home... one of these books you want to live in for a while * Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop *\u003cbr\u003eI was captivated by this tale of books, friendship and the search for happy endings * Woman \u0026amp; Home *\u003cbr\u003eA heartwarming tale about literature's power to transform * People *\u003cbr\u003eA celebration of people who read to help them survive and thrive * Sainsbury's Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eA heartwarming and utterly charming debut... This gentle, intelligent Midwestern tale will captivate... An ideal book group selection, it reminds us why we are book lovers and why it's nice to read a few happy endings * Library Journal, starred review *\u003cbr\u003eBivald encourages us to look for adventure in both literature and life... Charming * Lady *\u003cbr\u003eAn international bestseller, this quirky, offbeat novel about books, with its wry humour and wonderful characters, is a delicious read * Choice Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eCharmingly original....sweet, quirky * Washington Post *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a charming novel for book lovers from all walks of life… As you journey through the pages, weaving \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e, Harry Potter, Jodi Picoult, Jane Austen, Steig Larsson and Proust around the storyline, you’ll find yourself rooting for the beautifully drawn characters, smiling at the wry humour and applauding the ending * Candis Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eCharming and relatable -- Mel Mitchell * Nudge *\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll love it -- Catherine Small * Irish News *","brand":"Vintage Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732324954455,"sku":"9780099593676","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780099593676.jpg?v=1719996417","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-readers-of-broken-wheel-recommend-katarina-bivald-9780099593676","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}