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At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities

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At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities

By: Heather Webber
Narrated by: Hallie Ricardo, Stephanie Willis
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From Heather Webber, USA Today bestselling author of In the Middle of Hickory Lane, comes this enchanting audiobook.

A mysterious letter. An offer taken. And the chance to move forward.

When Ava Harrison receives a letter containing an unusual job listing one month after the sudden death of her ex-boyfriend, she thinks she’s being haunted. The listing—a job as a live-in caretaker for a peculiar old man and his cranky cat in Driftwood, Alabama—is the perfect chance to start a new life. A normal life. Ava has always been too fearful to even travel, so no one’s more surprised than she is when she throws caution to the wind and drives to the distant beachside town.

On the surface, Maggie Mae Brightwell is a bundle of energy as she runs Magpie’s, Driftwood’s coffee and curiosity shop, where there’s magic to be found in pairing the old with the new. But lurking under her cheerful exterior is a painful truth—keeping busy is the best way to distract herself from the lingering loss of her mama and her worries about her aging father. No one knows better than she does that you can’t pour from an empty cup, but holding on to the past is the only thing keeping the hope alive that her mama will return home one day.

Ava and Maggie soon find they’re kindred spirits, as they’re both haunted—not by spirits, but by regret. They must learn to let go of the past to move on—because sometimes the waves of change bring you to the place where you most belong.

A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books.

©2023 Heather Webber (P)2023 Macmillan Audio
Fantasy Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Magic Magical Realism Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt
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“Heather Webber is the queen of magical small-town charm. At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities will bewitch readers with its cast of quirky townspeople, enchanting romance, and irresistible animals, while the mysterious events will keep them flipping the pages.”—Amy E. Reichert, author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club

"At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities like a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly morning. A layered story about the connection between two women and the little miracles that brought them together, Curiosities, too, opens our eyes to the magic of everyday among the people that make our world."—Tif Marcelo, USA Today Bestselling Author of When Jasmine Blooms

"Love, magic, and mystery shimmer from every enchanting page of Heather Webber's latest novel, At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities! From its very first lines, this delightful story—and its wide cast of eccentric, charming characters—pulled me in and held me until its satisfying end. Find a cozy spot and sink into this charming tale brimming with promise, abandoned fears, and love found, lost, and found again."—Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hideaway and A Place to Land

Charming Characters • Magical Elements • Unexpected Twists • Heartwarming Storyline • Southern Charm
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Sweet Southern magic fills this story, full of endearing characters, including the most adorable pets. Both narrators were just perfect. Sequel, please!

I’m packing my bags for Driftwood now!

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The story has merits but was almost ridiculous at times. Some things (like relationships and circumstances) made little sense. The writing was weak, about a 6th grade level. But I finished it. Not enough gravity or substance for me so I won’t be listening to other titles by this author.

Cute story, lightweight listening

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A Beautiful story line. I loved the characters and the love in the air among the characters. I enjoyed listening to it via audible and highly recommend the book.

Butterflies 🦋

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I have read and loved all of Heather’s previous books and was excited to read this one. I felt as though parts of it dragged on for eternity (Maggie’s health issues, Ava’s health issues, the butterfly turning white) and other parts were missing altogether(Ava and Sam’s first kiss until the sentence that informed us they were married).
As others have pointed out, Maggie seems at time to be much older than in her late 30’s. I get that 38 year old women can have TIA’s, however, it is really odd for an otherwise healthy woman to have a TIA, for it to be a point of stress and yet the people around Maggie don’t act like they care or that she needs to seriously slow down. Her dad would never have done what he did if he really loved his daughter. Their relationship did not make sense.
How old was she again when her mother died? She was young and now has a college age son?! She was waiting for her mother to return from drowning after swimming in the ocean? I could believe this behavior of a child but not a grown woman.
Who is Estrella? At the end of the book Ava figures it out but who or what Estrella is, is never shared with the reader!!!!! “&@“$&!!! Is she the ghost of the dead mother in another form? Is she an angel with a fondness for black? I have no clue.
Waiting the whole book for Ava and Sam to get together only to be told over a few sentences that they got married. End of story

Frustrated and confused

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The story just dragged. And I am completely confused by Estrelle at the end. Makes no sense

Not My Favorite by this Author

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Enchanting & sweet! An easy listen. I enjoyed it start to finish especially that cooky old bird!

Magical

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It was a lovely story. The voice was perfect for the most part.
The only voice that I didn’t care for was Sam. Although I know what was trying to be accomplished it was so slow and low that I could barely hear it without turning up the volume. Back and forth between the volume was a little annoying.

Cute Southern Story

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Heather Webber just knows how to mix magic and heart together for a beautiful story

Beautiful writing

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Heather Webber always writes a good, sweet story about human dynamics. This book met every mark of her outstanding writing. Sweet story that will make you smile throughout.

Sweet, good read

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So fantastical. Sweet love story. Story of letting go and giving love another chance
Never to late

Cute cute cute

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