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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
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A relievingly sweet story with a bit of romance but not about the romance.

This book whiled away some otherwise dull, chore-heavy hours for me. The author’s prior books seem to have relied on “steamy” elements as sell points, so I was relieved to find a clean, engaging story with just enough magic to add a touch of whimsy. I have read enough phenomenal books to be unable to call it that, but it was very enjoyable, and I hope the author keeps to the same vein with the rest of the Dove Pond series.

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Charming Book

I loved this story. It really is a wonderful feel good book with magical realism. I love the characters and the setting. I cannot wait for future books. I really enjoyed the narrator as well.

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Sweet Story

A sweet story about love of family. Well written, well read. The loss of a loved one to dementia such a difficult part of life.

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Very interesting book

This is the second book I've listened to by this author and her writing is still excellent. the plots are woven together well, interesting characters, delightful turns of phrase and quotable life truths. The only drawback, for me, were the occasional but unnecessary curse words; including taking God's name in vain. While cursing is probably common for some people (not my friends nor myself) it seems a lazy and less precise way to express emotions, and each curse word stopped the narrative like a painfully smashed thumb. Too bad since the writing is otherwise an example of excellent storytelling.

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Sweet story

Sweet story of finding a home, grieving loss with a little bit of magic to make it fun.

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Well written sweet story

I got hooked on the story. Very well written. Could not put it down. Glad my book club picked it.

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Great start to a series of books

Liked that there were three narrators! kept it interesting to listen to and kept the storyline moving

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very cute and entertaining story

i have found a renewed joy of being read to! this was a fun, lihht and entertaining story with good vocal performances

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Very Charming!

The Book Charmer is a delightful book about the warmth of a small town, it’s interesting citizens and the Dove family who are magical. The book loosely reminds me of the TV series The Good Witch but with more charm. It brighten my spirits and left a warm smile on my face. A true winner. I look forward to the next book in the series out July 2021.

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Simply Magical

Magical realism is my favorite genre, and Karen Hawkins hit this story out of the park. Endearing characters and a small town that invites you to move in and stay... Like me, you won't want to leave.

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