The Bookshop of Second Chances Quotes

“What a wonderful think, to be here, alive, now in this moment. I think of what he said last year, about having an untapped capacity for contentment. I really don't think I'm special, but I've definitely helped him find a way to be happier. That's a good feeling. I'm happy, too, pleasantly tired from our productive day, full of pizza, a tiny bit smug about the evening's family gathering.”
― Jackie Fraser, The Bookshop of Second Chances

“I lay my heart at your feet."
I frown at him, troubled by this.
"You needn't pick it up if you don't want tp," he says, serious. "If you don't think you can believe me--"
"It's not that. I do believe you."
"You do?"
I take a deep breath. "Yes.”
― Jackie Fraser, The Bookshop of Second Chances

“I'm not worth the effort, you know."
"Keep going," I say, "you'll convince me eventually.”
― Jackie Fraser, The Bookshop of Second Chances