Overview
Inspired by the temporary shuttering of Powell’s Books in Portland, Oregon, City of Books explores a bibliophile’s fantasy: moving into a bookstore to stop it from closing.
Jo Waterstone knows what you should read next. She’s honed the skill of sizing up a person and recommending their next book in the decades she’s worked at Bruebaker’s Books. Her life has been shaped by the store, the bustle of customers exploring the stacks, and managing the eager staff. She can honestly say it’s the best job she’s ever had.
Then the store’s elderly owner, Mr. Bruebaker, suffers a stroke, and just like that Jo’s perfect job is on the chopping block. Mr. B’s daughters and the bookstore’s icy CEO think the time is right to close for good, and they order Jo to lock up. But she doesn’t know what she would be without Bruebaker’s—and besides, the place is an institution. So instead of following orders, she decides to take a stand: along with a few brave team members, she barricades herself in the store, trying to buy time until Mr. Bruebaker recovers and can speak for himself.
Living in a bookstore has a certain magic to it, but the quiet hours among the books throw the choices Jo has made in her life into sharp relief. As supporters (and detractors) start to voice their opinions about her actions, Jo will have to decide what, exactly, is worth saving.
Review
Jo works at one of the best bookstores in the northwest. She puts her heart and soul into her work. So, when her boss and mentor, Mr. Bruebaker has a stroke, she realizes she has to make some tough decisions.
Mr. Bruebaker’s daughters decide to close the store permanently while he is recuperating. They shut off all contact with everyone but the CEO. Jo knows Mr. Bruebaker would never want his store closed. She stages a sit in with all the employees and it turns into more of a protest than she ever expected.
As a reader, who wouldn’t love to sleep in a bookstore for an unexpected time period. Jo definitely stands up for what she believes and what she knows her boss would want.
This story hit me at the right time. I needed a feel good book with a purpose. And this book has it all! Great characters and a great setting and a good reason for it all!
The narrator, Cindy Kay, is fabulous, especially with all the voices!
Need a feel good tale with a kick…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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