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The Bookstore Family

The Once upon a Time Bookshop Stories

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The Bookstore Family

By: Alice Hoffman
Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya
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New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman takes her sweet bookshop series to Paris with an emotional short story about chasing your dreams—and finding your passion where you least expect it.

Growing up, Violet was so busy helping others realize their dreams, she found little time to pursue her own. But five years ago, she took the chance of a lifetime, leaving the family bookshop on Brinkley’s Island, Maine, to attend culinary school in Paris. Now she’s working her dream job as a pâtissiere in an upscale Parisian restaurant—yet all she can think about is home.

Feeling unmoored, Violet finds herself still searching for something…Connection? Maybe. She hasn’t made any real friends in the city. Inspiration? Possibly. Her desserts are lovely, but they’re definitely lacking something.

After her aunt Isabel urges her to keep on looking, Violet finally gets a taste of what she’s been missing in the café at the Museum of Romantic Life. But just as life begins to come into focus, she’s abruptly called home to Maine. Like her aunt before her, Violet soon learns that family could hold the key to discovering what she truly needs.

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This one is by far my favorite one! I read it in one sitting. I'm still crying from it as I write this. This is so moving and so inspiring. I have no words. It was so lovely.

Sobbing

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I'm trying to be better about writing my reviews - my friend is an author and says I have to do it!! I read this a couple months ago, but I still remember a lot about it, which I think speaks well for it. It's a bit Emily-in-Paris in both good/bad ways. Fluffy, fun, frivolous, oh-so-French. Makes you feel like you're there. I liked the narrator!

This one is warm and fuzzy

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I have loved loved loved every installment of this story and eagerly await the next. It’s beautifully performed too.

Alice Hoffman hits another home run

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a. good story to always remember Love is always there. Keep your eyes & heart open.

Love is always there!

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Liked the story and characters in the book. The narrator was really convincing. Loved it.

All about love

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I love reading these sweet stories about this lovely family, but this had me so emotional and left me sad.

Get your tissue!

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I love her prose as always. Enjoy the way she describes details that make you feel like you are there.

Beautiful love story

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Like the story line of finally finding love. Having good memories with a sister n love

The recipes n bake goods

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so well done. makes the heart swell.and the tears flow, both kind bravo. now I'm looking to do them all.

love, knowing and finding

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Every ending is also a beginning - so happy for another short heartfelt story about this family.

Wonderful Reminder

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