My Review:
The Bookworm's Guide to Dating is the first in a newer series by Emma Hart (The second book is already out, and a third book is on the way). The books are about a group of twenty-somethings living in the small town of White Peak (I think in Montana). Three of the group, including our main character Kinsley, own a little bookshop called Bookworm's Books. Basically she's living my dream life running a bookshop with best friends in a small town. I'm a little bit jealous! Just a little...
Kinsley decides on her birthday that she's going to make an effort to get out of her introverted bookworm shell and start dating more. When her friends hear her plan they are surprised as it seems that Kinsley is very awkward on dates. Her brother's best friend, Josh, offers to help teach her how to date. Of course, Josh is secretly in love with her and thinks that this will help him get over her (Because of course, spending more time with someone you have a crush on will make you like them less😖). You can probably guess the rest as Josh and Kinsley grow closer as they work together to help Kinsley find love.
It's a cute book and an easy, quick read. The interaction of the characters is fun, and I liked the bookish references (although they're a little heavy on the Harry Potter stuff). I wasn't the biggest fan of Kinsley or maybe the way she's written about in the story. I should have a strong connection as she seems just like me (introverted, awkward, bookworm, etc.), but I felt like as a reader, Hart kept shoving those facts in my face. She wanted to emphasize how awkward and unusual Kinsley was and that she waas introverted and a bookworm over and over again. For me, it got a little much, and I wish Hart would have made those traits of Kinsley strengths instead of obstacles to overcome. Ultimately Kinsley doesn't change as Josh loves her just the way she is and even attempts to learn some romance moves from books. Again, it's a fun and predictable read. I enjoyed it enough that I have the second book on hold at my library.
How Much Coffe Was Needed?
Just an extra cup of coffee, and I was good to go. I stayed up a little late one night as Kinsley and Josh went back and forth discovering their feelings and debating if they could pull off the relationship. Other than that, I read it when I wanted to and could put it down when I needed to.
What's Next?
The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs
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