Books about books are always a joy to read for me! By the Book is definitely a cute read with a charming setting. I just don’t really get the magical element to it, like I did with the previous one, If the Shoe Fits. By the Book is good, but it’s just a basic contemporary novel at the end of the day that’s entertaining, yes, but isn’t as charming and has an unlikely plot line that doesn’t make it stand out.