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The Book Charmer

By: Karen Hawkins
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert, Amanda Ronconi, Sebastian York
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Prepare to fall under the spell of “this sometimes whimsical, often insightful, always absorbing story” (Shelf Awareness) following two fiercely independent women and their truly magical friendship in a sleepy Southern town, from New York Times best-selling author of Karen Hawkins.

Sarah Dove is no ordinary bookworm. To her, books live, breathe, and sometimes even speak. As the librarian in her quaint Southern town of Dove Pond, her gift helps place every book in the hands of the perfect reader. Recently, however, the books have been whispering about something out of the ordinary: the arrival of a displaced city girl named Grace Wheeler. If the books are right, Grace could be the savior Dove Pond desperately needs.

The problem is, Grace wants little to do with the town or its quirky residents — Sarah chief among them. But with a bit of urging, and the help of an especially wise book, will Grace ultimately embrace the challenge to rescue her charmed new community?

“A mesmerizing fusion of the mystical and the everyday” (Susan Andersen, New York Times best-selling author), The Book Charmer is a heartwarming story about the magic of books that feels more than a little magical itself.

©2019 Karen Hawkins (P)2019 Simon & Schuster Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Magic Feel-Good Heartfelt
Charming Small-town Setting • Magical Realism Elements • Stellar Narration • Heartwarming Relationships
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I loved everything about this book. The narration was spot on, the characters were amazing and I can't wait for the next book in the series.

The best magical realism since Sara Addison Allen

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Light, airy and sometimes heart breaking. I could feel the pain, laugh at the satire and hope for the future .

Beautiful in its simplicity.

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I really enjoyed this story and the characters in this book. It’s not a classic just a fun read with characters you wish you knew and a town you would like to live in.

Enjoyable story

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I love books and love listening to Amanda Ronconi. Both the title and Amanda are why I chose this book. The book, however, is mistitled. While the “book charmer” is a character, I would hardly say that is what the book was about. The writing is good but predictable and easy. A bit like eating white bread when you normally eat wheat. It was a nice book to listen to at the end of my long day. It didn’t take a lot of thought and was entertaining enough to hold my attention.

Predictably Light and Ok

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If you are looking for a book about a small town with quirky characters than this is the series for you. It is lovely.

Small town charm

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A delightful escape into a challenged, magic laced town. Modern, realistic characters draw together to enable the impossible. The kind of book you don’t want to end.

A delightful escape

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I love the Dove Pond Series and hope for many, more very soon. There are so many characters with stories of their own just waiting to be told!

A warm cozy Feel-Good Read

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I Loved this book and will reread. It is reminds me of SAA's wonderful books!

if you like Sarah Addison Allen

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A book as charming as it's name. A light, happy read. Narration was good, except for the voice of "Grace". I thought the voice didn't fit the character's personality, although the narrator did a fine job. Very likable characters.

charming

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This was such a sweet book. The characters were unique and varied. Grace and her niece Daisy and foster mother move to Dove Pond so Grace can start a new job as town clerk! Mama G is starting to suffer from Alzheimers. Grace is over qualified and aloof! Only planning to stay one year. Sarah Dove hears books that talk to her. The books say that Grace must stay. She is important to the town. So the magic of these two women begins. This is the beginning of a new series by Karen Hawkins. I loved the story and the narrators.

The Book charmer!

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