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A review by parklandmom
Twice Sold Tales by Chautona Havig
5.0
Read via Kindle.
If you want a FUN and MEANINGFUL book that largely takes place in a book store, this novel is for you. If you don’t, then this novel is still for you. Trust me! It is gently sarcastic and very funny! Yet, it has a *lot* of layers and depth. Actually, I am pretty confident that it is a lot like the author herself. Great lady!
After some human awkwardness between the book’s characters, the growing camaraderie is heartwarming. The main characters are a sarcastic, socially awkward—and sometimes rude—bookworm named Harper who is trying to save her inherited bookstore, and Noah, a sincere man trying to live better and put his past IN the past. He strives to be all that his hurting six-year-old son’s needs despite not knowing of his existence for most of his life. Their personal growth, along with the minor characters, leads to a closer-knit community. It touched my heart. It is so much the opposite of what we often see around rhe world these days with all the divisiveness. They come together with all the faults and warts, all their strengths and talents, and they weave all their moving parts into something very special.
And, well, there are BOOKS! ‘Nuf said! As an avid reader, you can’t go wrong with a book about books. I enjoyed seeing titles of books I know and some that I did not. I loved the fun chapter titles and always looked forward to what the next one would be. (I made many Kindle quote graphics along the way!)
I loved the additions and improvements made in the bookstore and wished it was real so I could visit, write in the journal, and sit to read my purchases. Honestly, before I even finished this novel, I wanted to buy a bookstore, use the fun ideas, and get a talking pet bird that eats peppers. (Atticus is a gem!) Oh, and how can someone with a lot of Norwegian blood running through veins not appreciate that there is an Uffda Shop in this quaint and charming community?
This book brings out some gentle exposure to our excuses and selfish tendencies, our presumptions and stereotypes, and it does it all in such a way that feels like a caring hug instead of an embarrassing spotlight. You may relate to a few, or maybe just one or two. We all have them.
Everyone loves a ‘feel-good’ book but this author goes far beyond ‘good.’ If it weren’t for the fact that I know this is book 1 of a series, I’d be mourning the ending of my read. The love and faithfulness of God intentionally woven throughout this novel warmed my heart.
Though I ‘love me’ some fun snark and sarcastic wit, my favourite quote within this novel was one of heartfelt sentiment and gentle correction. It came from Mrs Klair to Harper: “While our book friends feed our minds, the Lord uses His people to feed our hearts and souls. Don’t let any of your person starve.”
If you want a FUN and MEANINGFUL book that largely takes place in a book store, this novel is for you. If you don’t, then this novel is still for you. Trust me! It is gently sarcastic and very funny! Yet, it has a *lot* of layers and depth. Actually, I am pretty confident that it is a lot like the author herself. Great lady!
After some human awkwardness between the book’s characters, the growing camaraderie is heartwarming. The main characters are a sarcastic, socially awkward—and sometimes rude—bookworm named Harper who is trying to save her inherited bookstore, and Noah, a sincere man trying to live better and put his past IN the past. He strives to be all that his hurting six-year-old son’s needs despite not knowing of his existence for most of his life. Their personal growth, along with the minor characters, leads to a closer-knit community. It touched my heart. It is so much the opposite of what we often see around rhe world these days with all the divisiveness. They come together with all the faults and warts, all their strengths and talents, and they weave all their moving parts into something very special.
And, well, there are BOOKS! ‘Nuf said! As an avid reader, you can’t go wrong with a book about books. I enjoyed seeing titles of books I know and some that I did not. I loved the fun chapter titles and always looked forward to what the next one would be. (I made many Kindle quote graphics along the way!)
I loved the additions and improvements made in the bookstore and wished it was real so I could visit, write in the journal, and sit to read my purchases. Honestly, before I even finished this novel, I wanted to buy a bookstore, use the fun ideas, and get a talking pet bird that eats peppers. (Atticus is a gem!) Oh, and how can someone with a lot of Norwegian blood running through veins not appreciate that there is an Uffda Shop in this quaint and charming community?
This book brings out some gentle exposure to our excuses and selfish tendencies, our presumptions and stereotypes, and it does it all in such a way that feels like a caring hug instead of an embarrassing spotlight. You may relate to a few, or maybe just one or two. We all have them.
Everyone loves a ‘feel-good’ book but this author goes far beyond ‘good.’ If it weren’t for the fact that I know this is book 1 of a series, I’d be mourning the ending of my read. The love and faithfulness of God intentionally woven throughout this novel warmed my heart.
Though I ‘love me’ some fun snark and sarcastic wit, my favourite quote within this novel was one of heartfelt sentiment and gentle correction. It came from Mrs Klair to Harper: “While our book friends feed our minds, the Lord uses His people to feed our hearts and souls. Don’t let any of your person starve.”