Ebook and Paperback Book Giveaway: The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler

Being in the midst of ttc hell I really didn't want to like this book (accidentally pregnant after one unprotected shag is really not what I want to read about at the moment) but I warmed to it. Wanted to slap Esme for her utter stupidity, Mitchell was obviously an arse from the beginning, but there was enough else going on to keep me interested. Hasn't convinced me I want to live in NYC though.

Just finished this. This was standard Chick Lit with a few art references thrown in to try to make it more highbrow. It didn't fool me though. Esme and Mitchell were very unlikeable characters and I didn't feel like the story really went anywhere. The end was inconclusive, which left it open for a sequel. Please, no...

I agree with the above poster.

I did not enjoy the book. It was to lightweight for me.

I could not sympathize with Esme, I found her annoying.

The references I felt were out if place in the type of book that it was.

Sometimes it felt like I was reading about a life the auther wanted to live herself. The characters and events felt straight out of a fantasy of hers.

Enjoyable perhaps as a holiday read.

Thank you so much for the free copy and I sorry to have to write that I did not enjoy this one at all, and struggled to finish it. The characters were quite lightweight or ridiculous and I just did not care what happened to any of them. I felt the art/literature references did not add to the book and I could not decide if it was an attempt to move the book from Chick Lit to something more or perhaps I just missed the point completely!

Thank you for the free copy!

I enjoyed the book, I wasn't expecting Mitchell to keep turning up throughout the book, which kept me on my toes as the relationship developed. It's clear the author knows her stuff and there were far too many art and literature references than I could have looked up to make sure I understood them, so I had to read in ignorance for much of it. However, it was a bit lighter reading than I was expecting and not as gripping as I would have liked. But it had more depth than a chick lit. I was waiting for something to develop with Luke, so I guess there's room for another instalment.

Finished :)

I liked the setting of this book and felt the characters within it were well written. It's a quick read but I did find the art references a little overdone at times, I'm more into literature so understood those references more easily.
The plot although a little cliche kept me interested. I found the characters of GEorge, Luke and Stella most likeable and I despised Mitchell from the start!
I think it's a fair book for a first time author, it did feel a little rushed in places. I would read another book by the same author as I find her style engaging.

Finished this in two days, a great book for the holidays!

The book is written in a very accessible style; quite chatty and light so it's a nice easy read. Any book about books, book shops and people who loves books will automatically appeal to me. Add that to a story about a woman deciding that she doesn't need a man to support her and it sounds like the ideal book for me.

Esme is a strong character who wants to make it on her own. She is not faultless; showing a weaker side when others take advantage of her trusting nature. She struggles to stay strong at times. Overall she is a lovely character who you can easily relate to.

A great debut novel about love, family and friendship.

Oh yes..Mitchell is an arse...I've just finished the important scene in the high ceilinged cafe! Oh no! ...bit lost with all the art references, am hoping some of it sinks in so I can sound more intelligent at dinner parties :)

Mitchell is definitely an arse. Halfway through but hoping he's not around at the end!

Mine arrived yesterday, a couple of chapters in and interesting so far. I love the owl, think Mitchell is an arse and am not sure if I like the main character or not yet :)... Intrigued tho :)

I've applied as keen to read. The closing time though was showing as 10am today but am hopeful as no-one else commented on here.