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Blossom Heath #3
Bea's Book Wagon
This next chapter is just the beginning of her story.
'Joyous, charming, and uplifting, Bea’s Book Wagon is a comfort blanket in book form. The perfect novel for book-lovers and romantics everywhere' MILLY JOHNSON
'From jacking in the nine to five to chasing her bookish dreams, I was rooting for Bea every step of her romantic, Book Wagon journey' KILEY DUNBAR
'Full of warmth, heart and books, Bea’s journey is the perfect uplifting read' SHARON GOSLING
Set in the fictional Sussex village of Blossom Heath, and featuring characters you will know and love from Julie Haworth’s RNA Katie Fforde Debut of the Year Always By Your Side and follow up New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café, Bea’s Book Wagon is a cosy, uplifting and comforting romance that tells the story of two love-interest heroes vying for Bea’s heart – her artisan-cheesemaking childhood sweetheart and a knock-you-off-your-feet property developer.
After impulsively jacking in her dead-end temp job and investing her life savings in a ramshackle old horsebox, Bea sets about turning her dream of running a bookshop into a reality, and opens Bea’s Book Wagon. But it’s not all smooth sailing, and as Bea struggles with the challenges of running her own small business, she can only hope that her love of literature and the power of reading can help transform the lives of her friends, her community and herself in the process.
'Joyous, charming, and uplifting, Bea’s Book Wagon is a comfort blanket in book form. The perfect novel for book-lovers and romantics everywhere' MILLY JOHNSON
'From jacking in the nine to five to chasing her bookish dreams, I was rooting for Bea every step of her romantic, Book Wagon journey' KILEY DUNBAR
'Full of warmth, heart and books, Bea’s journey is the perfect uplifting read' SHARON GOSLING
Set in the fictional Sussex village of Blossom Heath, and featuring characters you will know and love from Julie Haworth’s RNA Katie Fforde Debut of the Year Always By Your Side and follow up New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café, Bea’s Book Wagon is a cosy, uplifting and comforting romance that tells the story of two love-interest heroes vying for Bea’s heart – her artisan-cheesemaking childhood sweetheart and a knock-you-off-your-feet property developer.
After impulsively jacking in her dead-end temp job and investing her life savings in a ramshackle old horsebox, Bea sets about turning her dream of running a bookshop into a reality, and opens Bea’s Book Wagon. But it’s not all smooth sailing, and as Bea struggles with the challenges of running her own small business, she can only hope that her love of literature and the power of reading can help transform the lives of her friends, her community and herself in the process.
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Published October 9, 2025
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October 6, 2025
Bea’s Book Wagon is the third book in Julie Haworth’s series set in the fictional Sussex village of Blossom Heath. The first was Always By Your Side and the second was New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café. As is usually the case with book series, it’s absolutely fine if you haven’t read the others but if you have, you will enjoy catching up with characters you know. I received a very early review copy at the Books and the City showcase event earlier this year – thanks so much to Sara-Jade Virtue for that.
After having packed in a temp job that was going nowhere and a drunken evening with her friend, Bea wakens to find she’s bid on and bought an old horsebox with a view to turning it into a mobile bookshop. It was quite funny to see her realise what she’d done and then realise what potential there could be in following her dream.
It was lovely to see how the book wagon brought the community together. From school visits, to local fairs, from setting up a book group to starting a ‘blind date with a book’ session, Bea’s book wagon soon became a well known and well loved sight in the local area. So many people blossomed through the new connections and opportunities the book wagon brought.
I am fairly sure that this book takes inspiration from my favourite Jane Austen novel. I won’t say which one but if you know, you know! I enjoyed spotting the parallels between the two stories when it came to the romance. There were a couple of love interests for Bea one of who was clearly not the right person for her. I was hoping she would realise that the right person had been right there for her all along.
Bea’s Book Wagon is a lovely, cosy read about the power of books to bring people together and to transform communities. With a central character who bibliophiles will slightly envy but also take to their hearts, this warm romance is a great one to curl up with on darker Autumn evenings.
After having packed in a temp job that was going nowhere and a drunken evening with her friend, Bea wakens to find she’s bid on and bought an old horsebox with a view to turning it into a mobile bookshop. It was quite funny to see her realise what she’d done and then realise what potential there could be in following her dream.
It was lovely to see how the book wagon brought the community together. From school visits, to local fairs, from setting up a book group to starting a ‘blind date with a book’ session, Bea’s book wagon soon became a well known and well loved sight in the local area. So many people blossomed through the new connections and opportunities the book wagon brought.
I am fairly sure that this book takes inspiration from my favourite Jane Austen novel. I won’t say which one but if you know, you know! I enjoyed spotting the parallels between the two stories when it came to the romance. There were a couple of love interests for Bea one of who was clearly not the right person for her. I was hoping she would realise that the right person had been right there for her all along.
Bea’s Book Wagon is a lovely, cosy read about the power of books to bring people together and to transform communities. With a central character who bibliophiles will slightly envy but also take to their hearts, this warm romance is a great one to curl up with on darker Autumn evenings.
October 28, 2025
A gentle light-hearted read with steady pacing allowing for the unfolding of Bea's entrepreneurial journey. The supporting characters, including Bea's friends and the villagers, contributed to the novel's charm. Fans of Julie's writing will recognise some familiar faces and locations which it will be a delight to revisit.
Bea’s Book Wagon is a perfect read for those who appreciate stories about following one's passions and the impact of literature on communities. It's a comforting and uplifting novel that will resonate with book lovers and romantics alike.
Bea’s Book Wagon is a perfect read for those who appreciate stories about following one's passions and the impact of literature on communities. It's a comforting and uplifting novel that will resonate with book lovers and romantics alike.
September 20, 2025
A lovely story which really appealed to me as it mentions books all the way through this story. Buying a horse box and turning it into a mobile bookstore was a very novel idea and I loved it. There is nasty characters and lovely ones along with a budding romance too. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.
October 9, 2025
Bea's Book Wagon is an utter delight from start to finish! I loved it so much! Such a magical read.
Set in the idyllic fictional Sussex village of Blossom Heath, Bea's Book Wagon is about Bea and her dream to leave her job and open up a bookshop. Bea absolutely loves books, reading and everything there is to do with books - just like me! It was so lovely to be back in Blossom Heath!
Bea's Book Wagon is just the most magnificent book! When Bea comes across an old horsebox, her mind runs with wonderful bookish ideas of how this could be exactly what she was looking for. It would take up all her savings and alot of work and effort as she would be starting from scratch but this is her dream.
Will Bea find the courage to turn her lifelong dream into reality and bring her beloved bookshop to life?
It was so lovely to be back with some of the characters from Always By Your Side and New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café, and meet new ones too! Such an assemble of wonderful characters. We also have a love triangle! Bea is torn between her childhood sweetheart and a property developer who sweeps her off her feet. Who will Bea choose?
Bea's Book Wagon would not be where it is without all the help of her family, friends, the community, the school and everyone who supports her bookshop. This book is a very important reminder too to support independent bookshops - you get the personal touch from an independent bookshop and every visit really matters. Bea ensures that everyone who visits her Book Wagon feels welcomed and valued and part of a very special community. The book community is a wonderful place to be!
Bea's Book Wagon shows us that we should follow our own dreams. It was so wonderful to see Bea's journey of self-discovery, watch her grow and become more confident. Despite all the challenges, Bea was determined to make her dream come true. I was rooting for Bea all along - so resilient, tenacious and full of hope.
As a lover of books about books, this is one of the best book books I have read. And I think there will be many of us wondering how we can convert that disused horse box that we see ...
Thank you to Simon & Schuster UK for my advanced copy. This review is based on a NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Set in the idyllic fictional Sussex village of Blossom Heath, Bea's Book Wagon is about Bea and her dream to leave her job and open up a bookshop. Bea absolutely loves books, reading and everything there is to do with books - just like me! It was so lovely to be back in Blossom Heath!
Bea's Book Wagon is just the most magnificent book! When Bea comes across an old horsebox, her mind runs with wonderful bookish ideas of how this could be exactly what she was looking for. It would take up all her savings and alot of work and effort as she would be starting from scratch but this is her dream.
Will Bea find the courage to turn her lifelong dream into reality and bring her beloved bookshop to life?
It was so lovely to be back with some of the characters from Always By Your Side and New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café, and meet new ones too! Such an assemble of wonderful characters. We also have a love triangle! Bea is torn between her childhood sweetheart and a property developer who sweeps her off her feet. Who will Bea choose?
Bea's Book Wagon would not be where it is without all the help of her family, friends, the community, the school and everyone who supports her bookshop. This book is a very important reminder too to support independent bookshops - you get the personal touch from an independent bookshop and every visit really matters. Bea ensures that everyone who visits her Book Wagon feels welcomed and valued and part of a very special community. The book community is a wonderful place to be!
Bea's Book Wagon shows us that we should follow our own dreams. It was so wonderful to see Bea's journey of self-discovery, watch her grow and become more confident. Despite all the challenges, Bea was determined to make her dream come true. I was rooting for Bea all along - so resilient, tenacious and full of hope.
As a lover of books about books, this is one of the best book books I have read. And I think there will be many of us wondering how we can convert that disused horse box that we see ...
Thank you to Simon & Schuster UK for my advanced copy. This review is based on a NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
October 16, 2025
Fed up with a dead-end temp job for a boss who has strained her every last nerve, Bea quits in a sudden fit of rebellion. Unsure what to do next, or how she will break this to her parents, Bea starts to ponder whether it might be time to turn her dream of running a book shop into a reality.
Fuelled by alcohol, Bea sinks her life savings into buying a tatty old horsebox, which she plans to turn into Bea's Book Wagon. The enormity of what she has taken on hits her as soon as she sobers up, but with a little help from her friends (including her childhood sweetheart, Nathan), she is soon up and running - and bursting with ideas to bring the Blosson Heath community together too.
Bea's business is a roaring success, but not without a number of challenges. She also finds herself with some decisions to make about her heart, when long-held feelings for Nathan begin to clash with those she is developing for newly arrived, flashy property developer Lochlan..
It was such a joy to return to Blossom Heath for the third time, with a brand new Julie Haworth romance that is packed with delicious bookish content. At the centre of the story, Bea throws caution to the wind to follow her dream of owning a book-shop, but she has many trials and tribulations to overcome on the way - of the personal and professional kinds.
Lots of familiar faces from the Blossom Heath community put in a appearance to help Bea in her endeavours, and take part in the many bookish activities she sparks into life, making the most of Haworth's familiar themes of family, friendship, and pulling together in adversity, which I loved.
There is plenty of lovely romantic suspense too, as Bea has to choose where her happiness lies. Does she belong with big-hearted Nathan, who knows her well, or the excitement of life in the fast-lane with Lochlan? There is an obvious correct answer in this book... I was team Nathan all the way, as a firm friends-to-lovers fan, and had more than a few tears to shed when the gorgeous happy ending rolled around.
The perfect cosy romance to warm your heart on an autumnal day, packed with content that will delight any book lover, and my favourite Blossom Heath book so far!
Fuelled by alcohol, Bea sinks her life savings into buying a tatty old horsebox, which she plans to turn into Bea's Book Wagon. The enormity of what she has taken on hits her as soon as she sobers up, but with a little help from her friends (including her childhood sweetheart, Nathan), she is soon up and running - and bursting with ideas to bring the Blosson Heath community together too.
Bea's business is a roaring success, but not without a number of challenges. She also finds herself with some decisions to make about her heart, when long-held feelings for Nathan begin to clash with those she is developing for newly arrived, flashy property developer Lochlan..
It was such a joy to return to Blossom Heath for the third time, with a brand new Julie Haworth romance that is packed with delicious bookish content. At the centre of the story, Bea throws caution to the wind to follow her dream of owning a book-shop, but she has many trials and tribulations to overcome on the way - of the personal and professional kinds.
Lots of familiar faces from the Blossom Heath community put in a appearance to help Bea in her endeavours, and take part in the many bookish activities she sparks into life, making the most of Haworth's familiar themes of family, friendship, and pulling together in adversity, which I loved.
There is plenty of lovely romantic suspense too, as Bea has to choose where her happiness lies. Does she belong with big-hearted Nathan, who knows her well, or the excitement of life in the fast-lane with Lochlan? There is an obvious correct answer in this book... I was team Nathan all the way, as a firm friends-to-lovers fan, and had more than a few tears to shed when the gorgeous happy ending rolled around.
The perfect cosy romance to warm your heart on an autumnal day, packed with content that will delight any book lover, and my favourite Blossom Heath book so far!
October 7, 2025
I was fortunate to attend the Simon & Schuster - author/blogger event back in February this year and be given an early copy of Bea’s Book Wagon. I cannot believe it’s been seven months and it’s finally publication day this week on Thursday 9th of October. It was a privilege to hear Julie and the other authors reading from their up coming new books.
Bea’s Book Wagon is a dream of a read set back in Blossom Heath where the author Julie Haworth had set her previous books, debut and second book. Bea finds herself the proud owner of a horse box bought from eBay after a night spent drinking too many tequilas after quitting her latest temping job. Veering from exhilarated to regret in the space of a night - what had she done now!
Somehow she has the vision of turning her passion for books, knights in shining armour and villains of the peace into a reality. She with the help of friends converts the horse box into a mobile book shop and sets about setting up a business.
Like any good romance there’s a twist and Bea doesn’t see beyond the solid friendship and kindness of long ago childhood beau Nathan, who is always there for her, supporting and kind, he is a heart on legs with zero expectations. Fast track second love interest Lachlan, he’s the polar opposite. Where Nathan has zero expections and does things out of absolute kindness and love, Lachlan is all about the show, everything is really about him and his ego. As the saying goes ‘there’s no show without punch’ and for Lachlan this is true but of course Bea doesn’t see this.
I absolutely loved the concept of this book and totally bought into the dream of the ‘Book Wagon’, I joined her friends and family in cheer leading from the sidelines - this was the perfect tonic, read wrapped up in a blanket with my coffee and cake. Another fab read from Julie Haworth that had me smiling throughout - except of course when I was cussing Lachlan and his superficial charm!
Bea’s Book Wagon is a dream of a read set back in Blossom Heath where the author Julie Haworth had set her previous books, debut and second book. Bea finds herself the proud owner of a horse box bought from eBay after a night spent drinking too many tequilas after quitting her latest temping job. Veering from exhilarated to regret in the space of a night - what had she done now!
Somehow she has the vision of turning her passion for books, knights in shining armour and villains of the peace into a reality. She with the help of friends converts the horse box into a mobile book shop and sets about setting up a business.
Like any good romance there’s a twist and Bea doesn’t see beyond the solid friendship and kindness of long ago childhood beau Nathan, who is always there for her, supporting and kind, he is a heart on legs with zero expectations. Fast track second love interest Lachlan, he’s the polar opposite. Where Nathan has zero expections and does things out of absolute kindness and love, Lachlan is all about the show, everything is really about him and his ego. As the saying goes ‘there’s no show without punch’ and for Lachlan this is true but of course Bea doesn’t see this.
I absolutely loved the concept of this book and totally bought into the dream of the ‘Book Wagon’, I joined her friends and family in cheer leading from the sidelines - this was the perfect tonic, read wrapped up in a blanket with my coffee and cake. Another fab read from Julie Haworth that had me smiling throughout - except of course when I was cussing Lachlan and his superficial charm!
October 10, 2025
This is the first of Julie Haworth’s books that I have read (how?!) and I loved it.
Bea has returned to Blossom Heath having quit her latest temp job and impulsively spending her savings on an old horsebox ready to make her dream of running a bookshop come true. There are many hurdles for Bea’s Book Wagon as she gets her new business up and running but with the support of the community around her including her childhood sweetheart can Bea make a success of business and make her dream a reality.
As this is the first of Julie Haworth’s books I have read this was my introduction to Blossom Heath, which is the setting for her previous two books, and it sounds perfect. Blossom Heath is not only the small country village that I dream of living it also has a wonderful sense of community.
I’m sure as many bookworms can, I could relate to Bea and her passion for books, and loved her spontaneity and bravery to quit her job to make her dream of owning her own book shop a reality. I want to visit Bea’s Book Wagon and I would love to be part of Bea’s Book Club, cheese, wine and books, its perfect!
There are a number of great supporting characters, especially Bea’s two love interests, her childhood sweetheart and the gorgeous property developer.
This book is the perfect cosy romance for all bookworms.
I’m looking forward to reading more by Julie Haworth’s, and especially going back to visit Blossom Heath.
Bea has returned to Blossom Heath having quit her latest temp job and impulsively spending her savings on an old horsebox ready to make her dream of running a bookshop come true. There are many hurdles for Bea’s Book Wagon as she gets her new business up and running but with the support of the community around her including her childhood sweetheart can Bea make a success of business and make her dream a reality.
As this is the first of Julie Haworth’s books I have read this was my introduction to Blossom Heath, which is the setting for her previous two books, and it sounds perfect. Blossom Heath is not only the small country village that I dream of living it also has a wonderful sense of community.
I’m sure as many bookworms can, I could relate to Bea and her passion for books, and loved her spontaneity and bravery to quit her job to make her dream of owning her own book shop a reality. I want to visit Bea’s Book Wagon and I would love to be part of Bea’s Book Club, cheese, wine and books, its perfect!
There are a number of great supporting characters, especially Bea’s two love interests, her childhood sweetheart and the gorgeous property developer.
This book is the perfect cosy romance for all bookworms.
I’m looking forward to reading more by Julie Haworth’s, and especially going back to visit Blossom Heath.
October 2, 2025
It is so lovely to return to Blossom Heath and revisit with the friends that I’ve met through the previous two wonderful books by Julie Haworth. As with those previous visits to Blossom Heath, this book has a very interesting arc to the story with the occasional surprise, or (un)expected bad behaviour, thrown in to mix things up a bit.
In this book we meet Bea, a bibliophile who starts to live the dream of most of us book lovers and opens her own book shop, sharing her love of the written word far and wide with it being a mobile one made from an old horse box she drunkenly impulse purchased on eBay. Also there is Wordsworth, her parents dog, who seems to be the four-legged star of this episode in the chronicles of Blossom Heath. Previous books have had a dog called Scout and a whole host of cats at the cat cafe!
Alongside the story of Bea’s starting up her small business there was a lovely romantic side to this book with Bea having two suitors, one a childhood flame and the other a man with means who enjoys sharing the finer things in life with her. Who will turn out to be her Mr Right? You’ll just have to read this amazingly warm and heartfelt book to find out and then join me in waiting for the next time we return to Blossom Heath.
In this book we meet Bea, a bibliophile who starts to live the dream of most of us book lovers and opens her own book shop, sharing her love of the written word far and wide with it being a mobile one made from an old horse box she drunkenly impulse purchased on eBay. Also there is Wordsworth, her parents dog, who seems to be the four-legged star of this episode in the chronicles of Blossom Heath. Previous books have had a dog called Scout and a whole host of cats at the cat cafe!
Alongside the story of Bea’s starting up her small business there was a lovely romantic side to this book with Bea having two suitors, one a childhood flame and the other a man with means who enjoys sharing the finer things in life with her. Who will turn out to be her Mr Right? You’ll just have to read this amazingly warm and heartfelt book to find out and then join me in waiting for the next time we return to Blossom Heath.
November 6, 2025
I picked this book up because the cover looks like a brilliant pc game called Tiny Bookshop and it didn't fail.
Bea quits her desk job in London with a horrible boss and moves home. After a night of celebrating she wakes up, hungover, and realises she spent all her savings on a horse wagon...! You follow Bea's story of setting up her own business in a lovely town. It was nice to revisit Blossom Heath and rediscover some familiar characters (I have read book 2).
The romance side was cliched. The will they, won't they lasted until the last 30 pages and was done in the space of one day. The part I loved the most was the community feel to the book and the book recommendations by the characters at the end. I enjoyed the village vibe and learning about Bea's business and following her journey. I did find the characters hard to keep track of because of the amount of them.
It was entertaining and kept me interested in the book.
Bea quits her desk job in London with a horrible boss and moves home. After a night of celebrating she wakes up, hungover, and realises she spent all her savings on a horse wagon...! You follow Bea's story of setting up her own business in a lovely town. It was nice to revisit Blossom Heath and rediscover some familiar characters (I have read book 2).
The romance side was cliched. The will they, won't they lasted until the last 30 pages and was done in the space of one day. The part I loved the most was the community feel to the book and the book recommendations by the characters at the end. I enjoyed the village vibe and learning about Bea's business and following her journey. I did find the characters hard to keep track of because of the amount of them.
It was entertaining and kept me interested in the book.
June 20, 2025
Firstly thank you to Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book was really cute and cosy. For a while I was sort of waiting for something to happen but I sort of knew it was pending as Lochlan was clearly a walking red flag. I felt like Bea was lucky to have a lot of friends in her small town to help her with everything. I was convinced throughout that Violet and Lochlan were related as they both had the same surname, then when Lochlan said he "wouldn't be so sure" when Bea challenged that he would get planning permission, I wondered if he and Violet would have it out. So I was a bit disappointed this connection wasnt made but I have obviously just made this up. I'm really glad that she realised Nathan was the one. It was a good, cosy read, I just wanted more to happen.
This book was really cute and cosy. For a while I was sort of waiting for something to happen but I sort of knew it was pending as Lochlan was clearly a walking red flag. I felt like Bea was lucky to have a lot of friends in her small town to help her with everything. I was convinced throughout that Violet and Lochlan were related as they both had the same surname, then when Lochlan said he "wouldn't be so sure" when Bea challenged that he would get planning permission, I wondered if he and Violet would have it out. So I was a bit disappointed this connection wasnt made but I have obviously just made this up. I'm really glad that she realised Nathan was the one. It was a good, cosy read, I just wanted more to happen.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 24, 2025
Ooh I do love a book about books!! And I adored this one!! All based around Bea as she finds herself facing a big change in lifestyle as she's about to set up her own bookshop! She's volunteered at the library for ages, but she needs a new focus in life and setting up a mobile bookshop is her new idea!
And she needs help from friends and the local community to put her plan into action and I loved being introduced to the characters who find themselves coming into her life, and those who've been there for sometime! Oh and Wordsworth the dog too!!
As with these kinds of stories, the path to success and love doesn't run smoothly so there are a few bumps in the road and big decisions to make and I loved watching Bea face these dilemmas and wondering what she would do, and if the right decisions would be made!
A perfect for story for anyone who loves a book about bookshops!!
And she needs help from friends and the local community to put her plan into action and I loved being introduced to the characters who find themselves coming into her life, and those who've been there for sometime! Oh and Wordsworth the dog too!!
As with these kinds of stories, the path to success and love doesn't run smoothly so there are a few bumps in the road and big decisions to make and I loved watching Bea face these dilemmas and wondering what she would do, and if the right decisions would be made!
A perfect for story for anyone who loves a book about bookshops!!
October 26, 2025
I picked this book up from my local library which after finishing it feels perfectly fitting given the story’s themes.
I was hooked from start to finish. The characters were so relatable and the writing made the village setting feel wonderfully alive. The scene setting and character arcs genuinely made me want to pack up and move to a little idyllic village myself.
My only small criticism is that it took so long for her to realise the person who had always been there was Mr Right and then it ended so abruptly. I really would have loved an epilogue or an extra chapter showing their happy ending. It felt a little anticlimactic though perhaps that is just the author’s style.
Still a charming and heartwarming read overall and I will definitely be reaching for more from this author. 💕
I was hooked from start to finish. The characters were so relatable and the writing made the village setting feel wonderfully alive. The scene setting and character arcs genuinely made me want to pack up and move to a little idyllic village myself.
My only small criticism is that it took so long for her to realise the person who had always been there was Mr Right and then it ended so abruptly. I really would have loved an epilogue or an extra chapter showing their happy ending. It felt a little anticlimactic though perhaps that is just the author’s style.
Still a charming and heartwarming read overall and I will definitely be reaching for more from this author. 💕
November 27, 2025
Bea’s Book Wagon is an absolute delight from beginning to end. This charming story celebrates the power of books, friendship, and determination in a way that feels both timeless and fresh. Bea is a lovable, inspiring character whose enthusiasm for reading is contagious, and her journey to bring books to her community is heartwarming and empowering.
The writing is vivid and full of heart, drawing you in with cozy scenes, lovable characters, and a message that reminds us how stories can bring people together. Whether you’re a young reader discovering your love of books or an adult who still remembers the magic of childhood libraries, this book will make you smile.
A truly uplifting, beautifully told story. I highly recommend Bea’s Book Wagon to readers of all ages!
The writing is vivid and full of heart, drawing you in with cozy scenes, lovable characters, and a message that reminds us how stories can bring people together. Whether you’re a young reader discovering your love of books or an adult who still remembers the magic of childhood libraries, this book will make you smile.
A truly uplifting, beautifully told story. I highly recommend Bea’s Book Wagon to readers of all ages!
July 19, 2025
A delightful and heart warming story of Bea who after walking out of her job decides to buy a horsebox and make it into a mobile book wagon as she has always loved reading and helping people find the perfect book.
Loved Bea and the way she fights to open her book wagon and how she deals with her feelings for Nathan her childhood friend who helps her get the wagon ready.
Throw in a smooth rogue who sweeps Bea off her feet and you have the perfect mix of intrigue plus uplifting story.
I finished this in 2 days hope their is a follow up book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Loved Bea and the way she fights to open her book wagon and how she deals with her feelings for Nathan her childhood friend who helps her get the wagon ready.
Throw in a smooth rogue who sweeps Bea off her feet and you have the perfect mix of intrigue plus uplifting story.
I finished this in 2 days hope their is a follow up book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 23, 2025
A really sweet romance, perfect for bookish people. It's got references to Bookstagram, subscription boxes. classic literature & more contemporary tales & a lot more besides. Bea is immediately likeable, although I do question why she took so long to realise
However, that aside, the story itself was lovely, most of the characters charming and I love the sense of community within the town. A really easy read and it has a real autumn vibe, perfect for this time of year.
Thanks to SJV and the publisher for my copy and my place in the blog tour.
However, that aside, the story itself was lovely, most of the characters charming and I love the sense of community within the town. A really easy read and it has a real autumn vibe, perfect for this time of year.
Thanks to SJV and the publisher for my copy and my place in the blog tour.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 16, 2025
I could not wait to start this book, I love a book where the main character is a powerful woman who decides enough is enough and sets out on a journey to make her dream a reality. In this case her name is Bea and she has always wanted to start her own bookshop. But nothing is every as simple as it could be and Bea soon runs into a spot of bother, but she is a determined woman and if she wants something so badly she will do anything to stop anything getting in her way. It was a light and uplifting read, I loved Bea from the get go and how determined she is. I always find reading a book that is set around a bookshop very comforting, I am not sure why but I do. The perfect book for me.
June 22, 2025
This was a cute, fun little read which is probably any bookworms dream…. I know I’ve already been looking up horse trailers on eBay 🤣
A charming friends to lovers romance , with the added distraction of a hottie who’s a bit of a d**k. This has you screaming at the pages as our fmc falls for said asshole, and we are all cheering for loveable Nate on the sidelines.
This was a great palate cleanser, as I’m currently buddy reading 2 other books which are quite intense and this was perfect for in between.
A charming friends to lovers romance , with the added distraction of a hottie who’s a bit of a d**k. This has you screaming at the pages as our fmc falls for said asshole, and we are all cheering for loveable Nate on the sidelines.
This was a great palate cleanser, as I’m currently buddy reading 2 other books which are quite intense and this was perfect for in between.
July 6, 2025
I enjoyed this gentle read - so much so I have downloaded the other two in the series!
I enjoyed the village setting of Blossom Heath and becoming acquainted with the local characters.
Bea jacks in her dead end job to buy a horse box ripe for conversion to a mobile bookshop. Together with her friends, Nate and Jess and with family support Bea sets off on an adventure to start her own business doing what she loves.
Her love of reading brings her friends and builds up contacts in her local community.
As she faces the challenges of her business life, she has challenges to also face on the romance front.
A delightful joyous read.
I enjoyed the village setting of Blossom Heath and becoming acquainted with the local characters.
Bea jacks in her dead end job to buy a horse box ripe for conversion to a mobile bookshop. Together with her friends, Nate and Jess and with family support Bea sets off on an adventure to start her own business doing what she loves.
Her love of reading brings her friends and builds up contacts in her local community.
As she faces the challenges of her business life, she has challenges to also face on the romance front.
A delightful joyous read.
October 7, 2025
This is just the perfect read for me - a gorgeous book about books and the love of reading, and I was so envious of Bea and her fabulous sounding book wagon.
Bea’s Book Wagon is a beautiful romance filled with the love of books and all things bookish.
I loved Bea from the very start and it was a real treat to meet up with Tori and Rose again from Julie’s other stories. She writes such warm and charming stories and I was completely absorbed in Bea’s life and her wish to make something special.
Community and the support of friends play such an important role in this book, with the small businesses a lifeline of the village and of Bea’s journey.
Bea and Nathan’s friendship was an added bonus to Bea’s story - the trust and loyalty between the two of them never wavered and knowing Bea had him and Katerina and the others in her corner meant so much.
Bea’s Book Wagon is a beautiful romance filled with the love of books and all things bookish.
I loved Bea from the very start and it was a real treat to meet up with Tori and Rose again from Julie’s other stories. She writes such warm and charming stories and I was completely absorbed in Bea’s life and her wish to make something special.
Community and the support of friends play such an important role in this book, with the small businesses a lifeline of the village and of Bea’s journey.
Bea and Nathan’s friendship was an added bonus to Bea’s story - the trust and loyalty between the two of them never wavered and knowing Bea had him and Katerina and the others in her corner meant so much.
October 7, 2025
I enjoyed reading this book. I hadn’t read the previous books in the series but it really didn’t spoil the story for me.
The journey Bea takes to create her book wagon was really interesting, I wish I was that brave to create a bookshop and fulfil a dream.
I loved how everyone embraced books and all the book talk was great, so great when you read a book about books.
Bea and Nate are great characters together, I loved their chemistry, I never trusted Lochlan. Nate is so supportive and caring. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
The journey Bea takes to create her book wagon was really interesting, I wish I was that brave to create a bookshop and fulfil a dream.
I loved how everyone embraced books and all the book talk was great, so great when you read a book about books.
Bea and Nate are great characters together, I loved their chemistry, I never trusted Lochlan. Nate is so supportive and caring. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
May 29, 2025
DNF - Firstly, thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC copy of this book.
Unfortunatley this book was not for me which was a little dissapointing as from the description I was expecting to love this book. In my opinion I found the story to be very slow paced and dragged out and wasn't grabbing my attention as much as I'd hoped. Regardless the story was still heartwarming and showed that anybody can do anything if you put your mind to it.
Unfortunatley this book was not for me which was a little dissapointing as from the description I was expecting to love this book. In my opinion I found the story to be very slow paced and dragged out and wasn't grabbing my attention as much as I'd hoped. Regardless the story was still heartwarming and showed that anybody can do anything if you put your mind to it.
November 1, 2025
The book is about a bibliophile quitting her corporate job, taking a leap of fate and using all her savings to buy and transform a horsebox into a mobile bookshop! I mean, isn't that a dream for all of us?! She also finds herself stuck in a difficult love triangle, having to decide between her millionaire new boyfriend and her high school sweetheart.
Totally recommend this one to small-town bookish romance fans 🩷📚
Totally recommend this one to small-town bookish romance fans 🩷📚
August 2, 2025
This warm, community centric read left me with a smile on my face and a feeling of warm fuzziness. Of course the fact that Bea opens a travelling book shop ,starts a book club etc - all things I’d love to do - certainly helped! Great friends to lovers subplot but the main theme is of empowerment and following your dreams. Thoroughly enjoyable, a story to curl up and relax with.
October 19, 2025
After dramatically quitting her temp job, Bea buys and old horse box on the spur of the moment, with the idea of starting her own business. What follows is a story of community, perseverance and fun.
I loved the idea of Bea's mobile bookshop, and the wonderful book club she created with the help of friends. Everyone coming together was heartwarming - a lovely cosy feel good story.
I loved the idea of Bea's mobile bookshop, and the wonderful book club she created with the help of friends. Everyone coming together was heartwarming - a lovely cosy feel good story.
December 8, 2025
This was a lovely easy read with lovely characters. I enjoyed Bea’s story and the twists and turns throughout were quick moving. The village was easy to visualise and I felt like I was there! I’d love to visit Bea’s Wagon and I’d love to hear more from her in the future.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
July 19, 2025
This was a lovely read that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. It was a heartwarming tale that seemed to focus more on friendship and finding yourself. I would recommend this book to others who are looking for a pick me up.
August 11, 2025
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This book was just a mixture of heartfelt and cosy and I loved it. It was especially perfect to read after playing Tiny Bookshop. Haworth's writing is perfect for a rainy night read and I will look at reading more of her work to come
This book was just a mixture of heartfelt and cosy and I loved it. It was especially perfect to read after playing Tiny Bookshop. Haworth's writing is perfect for a rainy night read and I will look at reading more of her work to come
November 5, 2025
Bea has just left her job and decides to turn a horsebox into a bookshop? Will Bea make a success of her travelling bookshop business?
I really enjoyed reading the author’s previous books Always By Your Side and New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café so couldn’t wait to read this one. I adored this book. It was a book about books. The story included romance, hope, new beginnings and new opportunities. It was a warm and cosy read that made me smile.
As soon as I met Bea I was cheering her on to succeed. I can understand why she left her job because nobody should be treated the way that she was and she knew it was time to take control of her life. I thought Bea was very brave starting a small business especially when she's never run a business before. But Bea is determined and I love that she wanted to share her love and passion for books with others. So Bea’s drunken mistake in buying a rundown horsebox actually turns into a great business opportunity because she then creates a mobile book shop. I thought this was a brilliant idea, any book lovers dream come true and meant that Bea could reach readers in towns especially those that didn’t have a bookshop. It also bought back happy memories from my childhood when I would visit the local mobile library. What I loved about Bea is how creative she is. She sees more than just a horsebox and turns her vision into a reality. Her business idea quickly expands into more including blind dates with a book, book clubs etc.
In addition to setting up her first business Bea also finds herself in a love triangle. On one side she has her childhood boyfriend Nathan and on the other side she was Lochlan who she has recently swept her off her feet. Both are completely different. Nathan is her friend, someone that she knows and is comfortable with. Lochlan is someone knew and exciting. One of the most memorable scenes for me was Bea’s birthday when each of them bought her a present. What they gifted Bea reflected how well they truly knew her.
I loved the themes of friendship and community running throughout the story. When an unexpected event takes place, Bea’s family, friends and the community rally round to help her. So what starts as a disheartening and upsetting experience for Bea changes into something positive.
A must read for all book lovers.
I really enjoyed reading the author’s previous books Always By Your Side and New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café so couldn’t wait to read this one. I adored this book. It was a book about books. The story included romance, hope, new beginnings and new opportunities. It was a warm and cosy read that made me smile.
As soon as I met Bea I was cheering her on to succeed. I can understand why she left her job because nobody should be treated the way that she was and she knew it was time to take control of her life. I thought Bea was very brave starting a small business especially when she's never run a business before. But Bea is determined and I love that she wanted to share her love and passion for books with others. So Bea’s drunken mistake in buying a rundown horsebox actually turns into a great business opportunity because she then creates a mobile book shop. I thought this was a brilliant idea, any book lovers dream come true and meant that Bea could reach readers in towns especially those that didn’t have a bookshop. It also bought back happy memories from my childhood when I would visit the local mobile library. What I loved about Bea is how creative she is. She sees more than just a horsebox and turns her vision into a reality. Her business idea quickly expands into more including blind dates with a book, book clubs etc.
In addition to setting up her first business Bea also finds herself in a love triangle. On one side she has her childhood boyfriend Nathan and on the other side she was Lochlan who she has recently swept her off her feet. Both are completely different. Nathan is her friend, someone that she knows and is comfortable with. Lochlan is someone knew and exciting. One of the most memorable scenes for me was Bea’s birthday when each of them bought her a present. What they gifted Bea reflected how well they truly knew her.
I loved the themes of friendship and community running throughout the story. When an unexpected event takes place, Bea’s family, friends and the community rally round to help her. So what starts as a disheartening and upsetting experience for Bea changes into something positive.
A must read for all book lovers.
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June 6, 2025Review to follow
September 26, 2025
A beautiful and uplifting read - I want to run a bookshop now!!
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