The Little Village of Book Lovers, Nina George
The Little Village of Book Lovers, Nina George
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The Little Village of Book Lovers

Author: Nina George

Narrator: Steve West, Mary Jane Wells

Unabridged: 7 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2023


Synopsis

A young woman with the extraordinary power to bring soulmates together searches for her own true love in this tender, lyrical standalone novel inspired by the “bona fide international hit” (The New York Times Book Review) The Little Paris Bookshop

In Nina George’s New York Times bestseller The Little Paris Bookshop, beloved literary apothecary Jean Perdu is inspired to create a floating bookstore after reading a seminal pseudonymous novel about a young woman with a remarkable gift. The Little Village of Book Lovers is that novel.

“Everyone knows me, but none can see me. I’m that thing you call love.”

In a little town in the south of France in the 1960s, a dazzling encounter with Love itself changes the life of infant orphan Marie-Jeanne forever.

As a girl, Marie-Jeanne realizes that she can see the marks Love has left on the people around her—tiny glowing lights on the faces and hands that shimmer more brightly when the one meant for them is near. Before long, Marie-Jeanne is playing matchmaker, bringing true loves together in her village.

As she grows up, Marie-Jeanne helps her foster father, Francis, begin a mobile library that travels throughout the many small mountain towns in the region of Nyons. She finds herself bringing soulmates together every place they go—and there are always books that play a pivotal role in that quest. However, the only person that Marie-Jeanne can’t seem to find a soulmate for is herself. She has no glow of her own, though she waits and waits for it to appear. Everyone must have a soulmate, surely—but will Marie-Jeanne be able to recognize hers when Love finally comes her way?

About Nina George

NINA GEORGE is the author of the bestselling international phenomenon, The Little Paris Bookshop, which has been translated into more than 28 languages, The Little Breton Bistro and numerous other books that have been published around the world. She also works as a journalist and an advocate for writer and women’s rights. She lives with her husband in Berlin and Brittany, France.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Southern Lady Reads on August 30, 2023

With so many twists and turns in life, we all need to be reminded of what true love looks like. Found in the most unlikely of places, The Little Village of Book Lovers reminds us of the magic and whimsy that accompanies true love. Whether it be friendships, parents to their children, or couples - ev......more

Goodreads review by Judy on May 22, 2023

I picked this book up because I enjoyed The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Although I didn't like this quite as much, it was still a good story and is somewhat of a sequel or at least had a tie-in to The Little Paris Bookshop. Description: “Everyone knows me, but none can see me. I’m that thing......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on January 16, 2023

Eleventy billion stars!!! Truth...I was 75% sure that I wasn't going to like this or make it to the end. After all, it's a book narrated by Love, Fate, Death and an Olive Tree (and others). I prefer my reading to be something I don't have to think about. I don't want to have to figure out symbolism,......more

Goodreads review by Herz on April 16, 2022

Ich liebe Nina Georges Worte......more


Quotes

“Brimming with magic . . . Full of allegory and mysticism, the book often feels more like a poem than a novel. . . . nuanced and enchanting . . . an elegantly crafted, unhurried examination of the enthralling and elusive nature of love.”Kirkus Reviews

“An appealing companion piece to The Little Paris Bookshop . . . George convincingly portrays her characters’ emotions. . . . Charming.”Publishers Weekly

“This spin-off of George’s beloved The Little Paris Bookshop—this is the book within that one—is narrated by omniscient and powerful representations of abstract concepts, with Love, Pride, and Fate all weighing in, and this creative framing adds to its considerable charm. George pays particular attention to the romantic potential of the everyday—those mundane events that can spark new feelings in anyone hoping for a chance at love. Fans . . . will adore George’s latest exploration of life, love, and destiny.”Booklist