This is a charming novel for book lovers from all walks of life. Charming * Lady *Īn international bestseller, this quirky, offbeat novel about books, with its wry humour and wonderful characters, is a delicious read * Choice Magazine *Ĭharmingly original.sweet, quirky * Washington Post * An ideal book group selection, it reminds us why we are book lovers and why it's nice to read a few happy endings * Library Journal, starred review *īivald encourages us to look for adventure in both literature and life.

This gentle, intelligent Midwestern tale will captivate. When she arrives, however, she finds Amys funeral guests just leaving. I was captivated by this tale of books, friendship and the search for happy endings * Woman & Home *Ī heartwarming tale about literature's power to transform * People *Ī celebration of people who read to help them survive and thrive * Sainsbury's Magazine *Ī heartwarming and utterly charming debut. The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katrina Bivald Broken Wheel, Iowa has never seen anyone like Sara, who traveled all the way from Sweden to meet her book-loving pen pal. one of these books you want to live in for a while * Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop * We should all celebrate these little bookstores, where our souls find home. A warm, cosy, compassionate read * Independent *Ī manifesto for booksellers, booklovers, and friendship. The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend was truly a delightful story and perfect for that book lover in your life (or yourself, if this refers to you). This is a story about community, about being needed and about belonging. Wise, thoughtful, funny, warm, moving all that stuff and more - Wendy Holden * Daily Mail * It's built on the same lines as Cold Comfort Farm or Chocolat. The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, and I could not recommend it more highly * Fannie Flagg, author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe * Katarina Bivald has written an absolutely delightful, charming book that celebrates the healing power of friendship and love often found in small towns.

A charmingly offbeat, genuinely amusing novel.

The readers of broken wheel