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Lisa (Harmonybites)
I liked the whole idea of a novel centered around opening a bookstore/cafe and going for your dreams, but I didn't feel that aspect was central enough, or full enough of suspense and conflict. The good aspects of the book makes me wish I could rate this a tad higher, but it couldn't hold me to the end. I felt I had read this book dozens of times before. This was better written than most chicklit (which isn't high praise), with a heroine that was relatable--not size 0, not born with a silver spoo ...more
Joanie
Sep 07, 2007 rated it really liked it
Fun read about a woman who opens a cool bookshop. Nothing spectacular or anything but very entertaining.
Maria
Sep 14, 2008 rated it it was ok  ·  review of another edition
Light British fluff, that was entertaining and educating to some degree. I found it in the laundry room library (yes, my building has an "open" library that any tenant can borrow books from, it's kind of cool). If you like "Friends" then you will probably like this, it's similar. ...more
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Nicole
Jul 24, 2008 marked it as to-read
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