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Little Maudley #2
The Village Green Bookshop
Frustrated that she spends all her time as either a mum to a football-obsessed teenager or a wife to a workaholic husband, Hannah wants something for herself. When the chance comes to take over the Post Office in Little Maudley, a charming Cotswold village, Hannah grabs it with both hands. She’ll have a career at last and also get her son Ben away from his trouble-making mates.
But village life is not so picture-perfect after all: Hannah finds herself an outsider in this tight-knit community where the height of your hedge is a gossip-worthy subject. Even her idea to introduce a small bookshop to the Post Office causes a stir. At least Ben seems to have found his place as he joins the local football team, coached by ex-professional Jake Lovatt. But a shocking secret from their past threatens to uproot the new life they’ve made for themselves, and has drastic consequences…
Set in the same village as The Telephone Box Library and featuring some of the same much-loved characters, this is a charming, big-hearted novel from bestselling author Rachael Lucas.
But village life is not so picture-perfect after all: Hannah finds herself an outsider in this tight-knit community where the height of your hedge is a gossip-worthy subject. Even her idea to introduce a small bookshop to the Post Office causes a stir. At least Ben seems to have found his place as he joins the local football team, coached by ex-professional Jake Lovatt. But a shocking secret from their past threatens to uproot the new life they’ve made for themselves, and has drastic consequences…
Set in the same village as The Telephone Box Library and featuring some of the same much-loved characters, this is a charming, big-hearted novel from bestselling author Rachael Lucas.
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Rachael Lucas
26 books561 followersRachael Lucas has written 15 novels for adults and teenagers, including the Carnegie nominated THE STATE OF GRACE, the top ten bestseller SEALED WITH A KISS and many more. She is also the author (as Rosie Curtis) of sweet holiday romance We Met in December, an Amazon Editors' Pick. Her novels have been translated into many languages, including Korean, Hungarian, Italian, Turkish, French, German, Latvian, Estonian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and more.
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Rachael lives by the seaside in the north west of England with her family and two very enthusiastic spaniels. When she's not writing at the kitchen table with a coffee by her side, she's out walking the dogs on the beach or the nearby pinewoods. She's a huge Kindle fan - her ten year old self would have been over the moon to be able to carry a whole library around in her pocket - and a lover of sweet, romantic, small town stories, which is exactly what she likes to write. She's a big Hallmark movie fan, wanted to be Anne of Green Gables when she was growing up, and Jo March was her literary heroine. (She still is.)
Rachael's books are full of warmth and gentle humour, as well as beautiful small town settings which give her readers an escape from everyday. Rachael has been described as having "a gift for capturing complex emotion and both romantic and platonic intimacy" and writing which "exudes positivity and warmth" which has received starred reviews in Publisher's Weekly. The British Guardian called her "honest, romantic and hilarious". Her teenage boys think she's a bit disorganised, and that she forgets to cook dinner when she's writing. (Luckily they don't get to leave a review.)
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Rachael lives by the seaside in the north west of England with her family and two very enthusiastic spaniels. When she's not writing at the kitchen table with a coffee by her side, she's out walking the dogs on the beach or the nearby pinewoods. She's a huge Kindle fan - her ten year old self would have been over the moon to be able to carry a whole library around in her pocket - and a lover of sweet, romantic, small town stories, which is exactly what she likes to write. She's a big Hallmark movie fan, wanted to be Anne of Green Gables when she was growing up, and Jo March was her literary heroine. (She still is.)
Rachael's books are full of warmth and gentle humour, as well as beautiful small town settings which give her readers an escape from everyday. Rachael has been described as having "a gift for capturing complex emotion and both romantic and platonic intimacy" and writing which "exudes positivity and warmth" which has received starred reviews in Publisher's Weekly. The British Guardian called her "honest, romantic and hilarious". Her teenage boys think she's a bit disorganised, and that she forgets to cook dinner when she's writing. (Luckily they don't get to leave a review.)
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August 14, 2021
3 ⭐⭐⭐
A sweet "fresh-start" romance 💓🌹 with a bucolic Cotswolds setting🌳🌄 and a side of bookish love! 📖
***
The Village Green Bookshop by Rachael Lucas introduces us to a middle-aged mum, Hannah, who is stuck in a bit of rut back in Manchester and - coaxed by her friends Beth and Katie - finally decides to have a go at her dream just this once in her life: this is how she ends up running the village shop and setting up a tiny alcove with secondhand books 📚 and a book club for the locals of Little Maudley, putting her all into it when she finds out that her ever-elusive (or useless) husband is seeing someone from work and wants a divorce. Her son, Ben, takes the news of their umpteenth move somewhat indifferently though fairly well, the reason being that this little village is big on football ⚽ and he soon sets his mind on making a career out of it. This is where Jake Lovatt, the famous ex-football player and humble owner of the beautiful Greenhowes, comes in...and I will let your imagination run wild 💥
Though...there is not much of that to be had 🤔. The setting (the luscious green Cotswolds) and storyline (running a bookshop!) are exquisitely promising, as is the colourful and inviting book cover. And yet, this was sadly predictable and lacked any measure of narrative drive. The character of Jake in particular is not realistically developed and much of the others are not distinctive or memorable in any way. It does read easily and leisurely, if that is the one thing you are looking for on a hot summer's day by the beach ⛱️ or a cold cosy winter's day ❄️ tucked under layers of blankets (with a cup of hot cocoa to distract you from the cringe-worthy, overly-soppy moments).
Speaking of hot beverages 🍵, I would have to say that this was not my cup of tea - though it could have and should have been. Much of what I enjoyed about this can be summed up in the 'tour' of the majestic Greenhowes and the bookshop project. The writing flowed freely but there was not much structure to talk about or give the narrative an edge, nor any striking turn of events that helped pick up the pace.
3 - probably generous - stars ✨
A sweet "fresh-start" romance 💓🌹 with a bucolic Cotswolds setting🌳🌄 and a side of bookish love! 📖
***
The Village Green Bookshop by Rachael Lucas introduces us to a middle-aged mum, Hannah, who is stuck in a bit of rut back in Manchester and - coaxed by her friends Beth and Katie - finally decides to have a go at her dream just this once in her life: this is how she ends up running the village shop and setting up a tiny alcove with secondhand books 📚 and a book club for the locals of Little Maudley, putting her all into it when she finds out that her ever-elusive (or useless) husband is seeing someone from work and wants a divorce. Her son, Ben, takes the news of their umpteenth move somewhat indifferently though fairly well, the reason being that this little village is big on football ⚽ and he soon sets his mind on making a career out of it. This is where Jake Lovatt, the famous ex-football player and humble owner of the beautiful Greenhowes, comes in...and I will let your imagination run wild 💥
Though...there is not much of that to be had 🤔. The setting (the luscious green Cotswolds) and storyline (running a bookshop!) are exquisitely promising, as is the colourful and inviting book cover. And yet, this was sadly predictable and lacked any measure of narrative drive. The character of Jake in particular is not realistically developed and much of the others are not distinctive or memorable in any way. It does read easily and leisurely, if that is the one thing you are looking for on a hot summer's day by the beach ⛱️ or a cold cosy winter's day ❄️ tucked under layers of blankets (with a cup of hot cocoa to distract you from the cringe-worthy, overly-soppy moments).
Speaking of hot beverages 🍵, I would have to say that this was not my cup of tea - though it could have and should have been. Much of what I enjoyed about this can be summed up in the 'tour' of the majestic Greenhowes and the bookshop project. The writing flowed freely but there was not much structure to talk about or give the narrative an edge, nor any striking turn of events that helped pick up the pace.
3 - probably generous - stars ✨
February 28, 2023
When Hannah’s cousin Beth first comes up with the idea of taking over her shop and pot office in Little Maudley in theCotswolds, Hannah is unconvinced about the idea. But then the more she thinks about it, the more appealing it starts to sound. It would get teenage son Ben away from the negative influences of his troublemaking friends. Plus it might be just what is needed to rekindle romance between her and husband Phil. She is more than a little surprised when both Ben and Phil seem on board with it. She also comes up with the idea of adding a book shop to the business. The village community, has interesting reaction to this. In the village Hannah also meets former football star Jake Lovatt. She hopes Jake might be able to be a positive influence on her football mad son. But will Jake have an even bigger role to play in Hannah and Ben's lives?
A light, easy read, if predictable. No great surprises or maybe I’ve just read too many similar stories. It kept me reading to the end though it never exactly compelled me to leave other things and have to get back to reading it, as a really good book does. The story ambled along and so did I.
Again this is part 2 of a series and I had not read part 1, so that’s my fault. But I’m not sure it would have made much difference. A pleasant enough read if not exactly memorable. I didn’t particularly relate to any of the characters who never came across as totally believable. Still, I am equally sure there will be many who will love it. Just not the right book at the right time for this reader. Despite the fact I am right into light, feel good reads at present.
May 31, 2021
Hannah is a stay – at – home mum to a teenager Ben, who has lately fallen in with the wrong sort and Hannah starts to think if perhaps it’s because the family is always on the move, following her husband’s job. She starts to feel fed up with being all the time alone and having to take the whole responsibility for Ben and his actions. So when a chance to take over a village shop from her cousin Beth appears, she doesn’t think long and jumps at the chance. Her husband is very supportive, promising to tie all the things up and follow her to Cotswolds. Maybe this is the chance to restart the marriage?
But things begin to take different shape when Hannah and Ben meet Jake Lovatt, an ex – footballer and there are also some news that are going to change Hannah’s life significantly.
I haven’t read the first book in the series, „The Telephone Box Library“, and I think I should have, as I had a feeling that I’ve missed too much on the background, especially on Beth – I was thinking she was not the most beloved person in the village, right? And I didn’t know why, and the mentions of her being a „gossip“… Well, my fault. But the setting was lovely, in this lovely village in Cotswolds, where everyone knows everyone’s business, but where the feeling of community is strong and lovingly overwhelming. There were some so typical characters, like Helen, the self – appointed head of everything to do with the village, nothing, literally nothing can happen without Helen knowing about it, and Nicola, desperate for a baby, quickly becoming friends with Hannah. I liked how quickly Hannah found her feet in the village, you could see she feels absolutely well there.
I must admit that I’ve expected much more from this book. I had a feeling that I’ve read hundreds of such books and there was nothing that took me by surprise. It was too flat and too predictable, too obvious, while some things were dragging, others felt much too rushed. I missed heart and depth in this story and I really, really regret that it was so predictable. There was potential at the beginning but then it went downhill as every single box has been ticked off. I wasn’t hooked on Hannah and her life and in the end I found myself skim – reading – the book simply couldn’t keep my attention. The story went according to the principle of action – reaction, without any deeper points in between and many things happened oh so very conveniently.
But altogether, it was a feel – good read about second chances and new beginnings. It also dealt with some tougher subjects, like controlling relationship, problems with teenagers, betrayal, though not digging too deep into any of those. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a cosy, light and heart warming read, this book might be for you.
Copy provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.
But things begin to take different shape when Hannah and Ben meet Jake Lovatt, an ex – footballer and there are also some news that are going to change Hannah’s life significantly.
I haven’t read the first book in the series, „The Telephone Box Library“, and I think I should have, as I had a feeling that I’ve missed too much on the background, especially on Beth – I was thinking she was not the most beloved person in the village, right? And I didn’t know why, and the mentions of her being a „gossip“… Well, my fault. But the setting was lovely, in this lovely village in Cotswolds, where everyone knows everyone’s business, but where the feeling of community is strong and lovingly overwhelming. There were some so typical characters, like Helen, the self – appointed head of everything to do with the village, nothing, literally nothing can happen without Helen knowing about it, and Nicola, desperate for a baby, quickly becoming friends with Hannah. I liked how quickly Hannah found her feet in the village, you could see she feels absolutely well there.
I must admit that I’ve expected much more from this book. I had a feeling that I’ve read hundreds of such books and there was nothing that took me by surprise. It was too flat and too predictable, too obvious, while some things were dragging, others felt much too rushed. I missed heart and depth in this story and I really, really regret that it was so predictable. There was potential at the beginning but then it went downhill as every single box has been ticked off. I wasn’t hooked on Hannah and her life and in the end I found myself skim – reading – the book simply couldn’t keep my attention. The story went according to the principle of action – reaction, without any deeper points in between and many things happened oh so very conveniently.
But altogether, it was a feel – good read about second chances and new beginnings. It also dealt with some tougher subjects, like controlling relationship, problems with teenagers, betrayal, though not digging too deep into any of those. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a cosy, light and heart warming read, this book might be for you.
Copy provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.
June 3, 2021
My second, recent 5 star cosy romance I have read (the first being Marcia Willett's "The Garden House.") I have another of Rachael Lucas's books on my pile - "Wildflower Bay" and I can't wait to read that too and escape into her cosy world.
I am just loving books at the moment that give me glimpses into my dream lives . This one is set in a beautiful village in the Cotswolds that has everything I have always wanted in life - a pub, a green, a shop and a bookshop... what else do you need?
Hannah takes her cousin Beth up on a whim of taking over her corner shop so that Beth can move to a louder, noisier and more fast-paced town and Hannah can have the peace and serenity she has always associated with rural life. Along for the ride comes her teenage son Ben, but will her distant and uncommunicative husband Phil agree to relocate?
This was such a charming and happy read - how can you not feel more cheerful after reading a lovely book like this which of course is going to have a cracking ending.
I am just loving books at the moment that give me glimpses into my dream lives . This one is set in a beautiful village in the Cotswolds that has everything I have always wanted in life - a pub, a green, a shop and a bookshop... what else do you need?
Hannah takes her cousin Beth up on a whim of taking over her corner shop so that Beth can move to a louder, noisier and more fast-paced town and Hannah can have the peace and serenity she has always associated with rural life. Along for the ride comes her teenage son Ben, but will her distant and uncommunicative husband Phil agree to relocate?
This was such a charming and happy read - how can you not feel more cheerful after reading a lovely book like this which of course is going to have a cracking ending.
September 27, 2021
Another average book that follows a typical plot of woman, who is sick of city life, moves to an idyllic countryside to take over a bookstore. Lo and behold, her husband initially agreed enthusiastically but when she and her child is settled down, husband drops a bomb on her - read, he was having an affair so was happy for her to 'move to the country and out of the way', so to speak.
Spead read halfway through the book. I guess I'm not in the frame of mind or mood for a typical beach-read type of book. These days, I prefer something twisty, unusual and thriller-like; back to my page-turner likes.
Spead read halfway through the book. I guess I'm not in the frame of mind or mood for a typical beach-read type of book. These days, I prefer something twisty, unusual and thriller-like; back to my page-turner likes.
May 25, 2021
The Village Green Bookshop
I loved The Village Telephone box and so when I knew this was about the same village in Oxfordshire and would involve some of the wonderful characters we met last time like Bunty, Helen and Lucy - I jumped straight in. Hannah and Ben are a great mother and son combo and Jake was a nice addition to the village community. This is a light, warm-hearted read and just what I needed on a rainy day in May.
I loved The Village Telephone box and so when I knew this was about the same village in Oxfordshire and would involve some of the wonderful characters we met last time like Bunty, Helen and Lucy - I jumped straight in. Hannah and Ben are a great mother and son combo and Jake was a nice addition to the village community. This is a light, warm-hearted read and just what I needed on a rainy day in May.
July 8, 2021
Hannah feels underappreciated and rightly so her. Phil does not deserve her love while her son could do with a fresh start. A love of football and a Jake Lovatt are just what Ben needs and maybe Jake is what Hannah needs to. Firstly though she needs to find her love of life again in the Cotsworld village. By the end the northerns are starting to take over the village. 4 stars
November 24, 2022
"Die kleine Buchhandlung im alten Postamt" ist der zweite Band in der Little Maudley Reihe von Rachael Lucas. Obwohl es sich wieder um das kleine, idylische Dörfchen in den Cotsworlds wie in dem ersten Buch„Die kleine Bücherei in der Church Lane“ dreht und wir somit auch einigen bekannten Gesichtern begegnen, haben wir hier durchaus neue Protagonist*innen, die im Fokus stehen, weswegen die Bücher auch sicherlich unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden können und sich eher um Companien Novels handelt.
Die Geschichte wurde mit viel Charme, Humor und Herz erzählt. Das ernste Thema des Auseinanderliegens in einer Ehe und sich neu verlieben wurde mit mitfühlender und dennoch realistischer Hand behandelt. Die Bindung zwischen Mutter und Sohn war insbesondere sehr sympathisch, sehr nachvollziehbar und manchmal auch sehr frustrierend mitzuerleben.
Ich fand es so wundervoll, wie langsam sich alles zwischen Hannah und Jake entwickelt hat, wie detailliert die kleineren Konflikte und Probleme beschrieben wurden und wie die Beiden mit diesen wirklich komplizierten Umstände umgegangen sind.
FAZIT: Unsere Hauptcharaktere Hannah, Ben und Jake sind wirklich auf den Seiten zum Leben erwacht und ich freue mich schon die drei hoffentlich in einem weitern Companion Novel als Side-Charaktere wieder zu sehen.
*Ich habe das Buch bei Vorablesen gewonnen.
Die Geschichte wurde mit viel Charme, Humor und Herz erzählt. Das ernste Thema des Auseinanderliegens in einer Ehe und sich neu verlieben wurde mit mitfühlender und dennoch realistischer Hand behandelt. Die Bindung zwischen Mutter und Sohn war insbesondere sehr sympathisch, sehr nachvollziehbar und manchmal auch sehr frustrierend mitzuerleben.
Ich fand es so wundervoll, wie langsam sich alles zwischen Hannah und Jake entwickelt hat, wie detailliert die kleineren Konflikte und Probleme beschrieben wurden und wie die Beiden mit diesen wirklich komplizierten Umstände umgegangen sind.
FAZIT: Unsere Hauptcharaktere Hannah, Ben und Jake sind wirklich auf den Seiten zum Leben erwacht und ich freue mich schon die drei hoffentlich in einem weitern Companion Novel als Side-Charaktere wieder zu sehen.
*Ich habe das Buch bei Vorablesen gewonnen.
November 1, 2021
I did not realise when I picked this one up at the library it was a kind of follow up from “The telephone box library”. It can be a stand alone though as the main characters from the first book only have a brief mention. Helen the lady who lives in the mansion seems to have ‘softened’ in this one and really welcomes Hannah to the village. There’s a bit of everything in this one from a marriage break up to her son’s life being turned around which proves Hannah made the right choice with her move to take over the Post Office come store that leads to a bookshop too. It’s a lovely insight to the beauty of village life kind of like I was used to in Scotland. Everyone knows each other which can be a bonus but can also work the other way. Loved this one too!
December 5, 2022
En vidunderlig romance der emmer af hygge og stemning. Jeg nød den 100 % .
Men selve romancen fyldte for lidt i bogen.
Skønne karakterer. Rigtig god skrivestil. Jeg følte virkelig med hovedpersonen og forstod hende 100 %.
En rigtig anmeldelse kommer snart .
Men selve romancen fyldte for lidt i bogen.
Skønne karakterer. Rigtig god skrivestil. Jeg følte virkelig med hovedpersonen og forstod hende 100 %.
En rigtig anmeldelse kommer snart .
May 10, 2021
I absolutely loved The Village Telephone Box book by Rachael Lucas and I was thrilled to see that she had written another book in the series. I would not call this a sequel as such. It is set in the same Cotswolds village and Lucy, Bunty and Sam from the first book do pop up. This can definitely be read as a standalone book though. The main protagonists in this book are Hannah, her Son Ben, and Jake. The story is told from both Hannah and Jake's perspectives. They are such nice characters, it is impossible not to like them. Most of the plot revolves around the Village Shop as Hannah takes over it from her cousin Beth. She decides to set up a Village Bookshop which I am very envious of. I would love to have free reign over starting my own Bookshop like she did. There are a few strong themes, such as an abusive relationship. Overall though this is a book of second chances and new beginnings. It is lovely heart- warming read. I really enjoyed reading it and it would be wonderful if there were more books set in this Village. Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.
March 4, 2021
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Cover Image: The Village Green Bookshop
The Village Green Bookshop
by Rachael Lucas
Pub Date: 27 May 2021
Review by
jeanie m, Reviewer
Last updated on 4 Mar 2021
My Recommendation
With thanks to netgalley and rachael lucas for an early copy in return for an honest opinion.
Delighted to have an early copy totally loved the Telephone box library and Delighted as this book is set in the same village with all the usual buzzy bodies and the wonderful Bunty new faces inthe village are hannah and her son Ben who take over the village shop. And Ben well what can you say about him read the gorgeous book to find out a totally Fantastically riveting book I can highly recommend.
Member Review
Cover Image: The Village Green Bookshop
The Village Green Bookshop
by Rachael Lucas
Pub Date: 27 May 2021
Review by
jeanie m, Reviewer
Last updated on 4 Mar 2021
My Recommendation
With thanks to netgalley and rachael lucas for an early copy in return for an honest opinion.
Delighted to have an early copy totally loved the Telephone box library and Delighted as this book is set in the same village with all the usual buzzy bodies and the wonderful Bunty new faces inthe village are hannah and her son Ben who take over the village shop. And Ben well what can you say about him read the gorgeous book to find out a totally Fantastically riveting book I can highly recommend.
November 12, 2021
Another cosy read by Rachael Lucas. I didn’t need a crystal ball to predict what was going to happen. It was easy to read and a “nice” story but some of the characters were such stereotypes and have just been “done” so many times. The title is the village green bookshop but it wasn’t really about the bookshop but more about Hannah and Jake. It suggests that Hannah feels an outsider in the village she moves to. But I didn’t really get that impression. I was hoping the book would be more than a romance.
June 21, 2021
I think I was drawn to this book because it had bookshop in the title. Big mistake. I love the idea of books being written about bookshops, book groups libraries et cetera but this is basically a tame mushy fingers down throat love story.
Good looking famous man mixed with pretty married mum with a marriage clearly falling apart and boom, you have a predictable romance. I really should stick to the kind of books I like best with mystery, murder and suspense as this type of book is not for me. On a positive note, it was a quick read (when you start skim reading) if a little (ok, a lot) predictable. Never again will I try to broaden my reading with such mush.
Good looking famous man mixed with pretty married mum with a marriage clearly falling apart and boom, you have a predictable romance. I really should stick to the kind of books I like best with mystery, murder and suspense as this type of book is not for me. On a positive note, it was a quick read (when you start skim reading) if a little (ok, a lot) predictable. Never again will I try to broaden my reading with such mush.
April 24, 2025
Very cute story but all I can say is that Phil annoyed me on so many levels and I had to shut the book countless times and pace around my room.
January 6, 2026
if books had a flavour this one would be vanilla!
May 14, 2021
Prior to reading The Village Green Bookshop I’d only read one book by Rachael Lucas, something I need to rectify as I completely devoured this book in two sittings. Hannah is frustrated. She spends all her time as mum to a football obsessed son and wife to a workaholic husband. She wants something for herself and when given an opportunity to run the post office in Little Maudley she jumps at the chance. It will give her the chance to have a career of her own and get her son Ben away from his trouble-making friends. But will life in a sleepy Cotswold village be easier than living in relative anonymity in the Manchester suburbs? Hannah feels like a total outsider and her ideas for the post office certainly cause a stir.
I enjoyed this book so much. It had wonderful characters and the story flowed well. The novel is set in the same village as The Village Telephone Box and it was lovely to have some of the original characters returning along with plenty of new ones. I can highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
Thank you to NetGalley, Pan Macmillan and the author for the chance to review.
I enjoyed this book so much. It had wonderful characters and the story flowed well. The novel is set in the same village as The Village Telephone Box and it was lovely to have some of the original characters returning along with plenty of new ones. I can highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
Thank you to NetGalley, Pan Macmillan and the author for the chance to review.
June 10, 2021
It was the first time for me to read a book by Rachael Lucas and I can say that i fell in love with her writing style and the story! It felt to me like I was reading a very good book by Jane Green, it was the same type of writing style. I loved everything in this book, the characters, the settings, the romance, the suspense and also the drama, I was hooked from the first to the last page! Excellent book!!! I almost gave it a 5 stars out of 5. If you are looking for a very good women's fiction's book, you can go for this one!!!
March 20, 2022
Es gibt Bücher, bei denen mich der Klappentext anzieht. Und es gibt Bücher, bei denen mich das Cover direkt neugierig macht. Bei „Die kleine Buchhandlung im alten Postamt“ war beides der Fall.
Hannah, die mit 19 Mutter wurde und seitdem immer an ihre Familie und nur selten an sich selbst gedacht hat, bekommt die einmalige Chance in eine Kleinstadt in den englischen Cotswolds zu ziehen und dort das alte Postamt zu übernehmen. Sie ergreift die Chance direkt, denn dadurch kann sie nicht nur endlich mal eigene Pläne verfolgen, sondern auch ein besseres Umfeld für ihren Sohn finden. Da auch Hannas Mann Phil zustimmt, steht der Umzug schnell auf dem Plan.
Für Ben könnte es nicht besser laufen, denn der Trainer der Fußballmannschaft der Kleinstadt ist Jake Lovatt, ein Ex-Profi Spieler.
Doch nicht nur Ben ist von Jake begeistert.
Schon bei den ersten Beschreibungen hätte ich am liebsten die Koffer gepackt und wäre gerne selbst nach Little Maudley gezogen und hätte dort den Buchladen eröffnet, von dem ich schon seit vielen Jahren träume. Ich konnte mich dementsprechend sehr schnell in Hannah hinein fühlen und habe es geliebt, ihr dabei zuzusehen, wie sie neue Wege einschlägt.
Hannah war mir von Anfang an sehr sympathisch und auch Ben, Jake und ein paar andere Charaktere wurden realistisch dargestellt.
Das Buch ist leicht zu lesen und der Schreibstil ist angenehm locker.
Ich habe das Buch an einem regnerischen Wochenende gelesen und es ist ein richtiger Wohlfühl-Roman.
Mir hat jedoch ein wenig die Spannung gefehlt und die Geschichte war recht vorhersehbar, so dass ich mich nicht so sehr gefesselt gefühlt habe, wie ich es von meinen liebsten Büchern kenne.
Hannah, die mit 19 Mutter wurde und seitdem immer an ihre Familie und nur selten an sich selbst gedacht hat, bekommt die einmalige Chance in eine Kleinstadt in den englischen Cotswolds zu ziehen und dort das alte Postamt zu übernehmen. Sie ergreift die Chance direkt, denn dadurch kann sie nicht nur endlich mal eigene Pläne verfolgen, sondern auch ein besseres Umfeld für ihren Sohn finden. Da auch Hannas Mann Phil zustimmt, steht der Umzug schnell auf dem Plan.
Für Ben könnte es nicht besser laufen, denn der Trainer der Fußballmannschaft der Kleinstadt ist Jake Lovatt, ein Ex-Profi Spieler.
Doch nicht nur Ben ist von Jake begeistert.
Schon bei den ersten Beschreibungen hätte ich am liebsten die Koffer gepackt und wäre gerne selbst nach Little Maudley gezogen und hätte dort den Buchladen eröffnet, von dem ich schon seit vielen Jahren träume. Ich konnte mich dementsprechend sehr schnell in Hannah hinein fühlen und habe es geliebt, ihr dabei zuzusehen, wie sie neue Wege einschlägt.
Hannah war mir von Anfang an sehr sympathisch und auch Ben, Jake und ein paar andere Charaktere wurden realistisch dargestellt.
Das Buch ist leicht zu lesen und der Schreibstil ist angenehm locker.
Ich habe das Buch an einem regnerischen Wochenende gelesen und es ist ein richtiger Wohlfühl-Roman.
Mir hat jedoch ein wenig die Spannung gefehlt und die Geschichte war recht vorhersehbar, so dass ich mich nicht so sehr gefesselt gefühlt habe, wie ich es von meinen liebsten Büchern kenne.
May 3, 2021
Thanks to Pan McMillan and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a review.
Set in the Cotswold village of Little Maudley, like it's predecessor, The Telephone Box Library, this can easily be read as a standalone book.
Hannah feels a fresh start is in order for her family - her son has taken up with the wrong crowd and is getting in to trouble with the police and her workacholic husband needs to slow down so when her cousin offers her the chance to take over at the village shop she jumps at the chance.
Really enjoyed my stay in Little Maudley and I hope there are more visits to come as I'm sure there are more stories just waiting to be told!
Set in the Cotswold village of Little Maudley, like it's predecessor, The Telephone Box Library, this can easily be read as a standalone book.
Hannah feels a fresh start is in order for her family - her son has taken up with the wrong crowd and is getting in to trouble with the police and her workacholic husband needs to slow down so when her cousin offers her the chance to take over at the village shop she jumps at the chance.
Really enjoyed my stay in Little Maudley and I hope there are more visits to come as I'm sure there are more stories just waiting to be told!
March 24, 2022
Auch wenn das Buch wieder in Little Maudley spielt, kann man es gut lesen ohne den ersten Teil zu kennen. Diesmal geht es um Hannah, die in den kleine Ort zieht, um sich einen Traum zu verwirklichen und ihren Sohn vom schlechten Einfluß Manchesters wegzubringen. Warum ihr Mann sofort zustimmt, dann aber erst nachkommen will, ist der Leserschaft natürlich sofort klar, nur Hannah ist ein bisschen begriffsstutzig. Auch was Jake angeht - den ehemaligen Fußballprofi, der jetzt die Jugendmannschaft des Ortes trainiert - weiß Hannah nicht wie sie ihre knisternden Begegnungen einzuordnen hat. Aber dann ist da ja auch noch die kleine Buchhandlung, in denen die vielen gespendeten Bücher untergebracht werden sollen, die nicht in die berühmte rote Telefonzelle aus Band 1 passen - ein willkommenes Projekt für Hannah, dass sie mit Begeisterung und Herzblut umsetzt.
Wieder hat die Autorin einen Feel-Good-Roman geschaffen, in den man wie in ein wohlig warmes Bad eintauchen und eine Zeit lang die Welt um sich herum vergessen kann. Insgesamt schlägt die Geschichte diesmal deutlich leichtere Töne an als Band 1, in dem es zweitrangig um eine faszinierende Kriegsgeschichte geht. Aber das ist durchaus in Ordnung, und so kann man sich von der Leichtigkeit, mit der die Geschichte dahin plätschert, gemächlich treiben lassen.
Wieder hat die Autorin einen Feel-Good-Roman geschaffen, in den man wie in ein wohlig warmes Bad eintauchen und eine Zeit lang die Welt um sich herum vergessen kann. Insgesamt schlägt die Geschichte diesmal deutlich leichtere Töne an als Band 1, in dem es zweitrangig um eine faszinierende Kriegsgeschichte geht. Aber das ist durchaus in Ordnung, und so kann man sich von der Leichtigkeit, mit der die Geschichte dahin plätschert, gemächlich treiben lassen.
October 19, 2025
ngl! andaming plot holes ng book na ito 🥲 like una eong bff ni mc na dapat huhuli sa ex-hubby niya na cheater, naiwan na lang yung plot na eon sa ere. pangalawa, parang di tugma yung timeline kung kelan nagcheat yung ex-hubby niya 🥲 feel ko ginawang ganon kasi ayaw i-confront yung author na kaya yun nung guy. pangatlo, may times na weird transitions kung nasan ba talaga nakaposition characters.
anyways, na-appreciate ko siguro na kahit na may romance between mc and a new guy (has good buildup naman), nag-dedicate yung book ng space for the mc to grow malayo sa "control" ng walang kwentang asawa
tsaka nagulat talaga ako nung nag-initiate si mc ng intimacy sa hubby tapos as in grabe yung rejection 🥲, had to pause after SOO natuwa ako na nabawi yung moment na yun nung napaka-gentle na ni jake sa kanya 🥺 like go get that guy girl
anyways, na-appreciate ko siguro na kahit na may romance between mc and a new guy (has good buildup naman), nag-dedicate yung book ng space for the mc to grow malayo sa "control" ng walang kwentang asawa
tsaka nagulat talaga ako nung nag-initiate si mc ng intimacy sa hubby tapos as in grabe yung rejection 🥲, had to pause after SOO natuwa ako na nabawi yung moment na yun nung napaka-gentle na ni jake sa kanya 🥺 like go get that guy girl
August 14, 2021
I absolutely love everything Rachael writes and this is no exception. In the Village Green Bookshop we return to Little Maudley (from The Telephone Box Library) Which returns us to favourite characters and introduces us to great new characters too. Hannah who puts her family first and adorable former footballer Jake were so good. The amazing story and the community of Little Maudley which I so want live in provides pure happiness and great escapism.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
June 17, 2021
I was a bit disappointed as I felt there was so much potential for a longer romance storyline rather than in the last 100 or so pages but there was loads of tensions there to start with, and considering the overall plot, it's understandable! I was mainly disappointed because I loved the characters, especially Jake!
It was a bit slow-starting, as I could already guess what was going to happen so it was a waiting game for when 'it' would be revealed, and I think if it was revealed earlier, there was more potential for a longer romance storyline.
However, I did enjoy the book as (using my favourite three words for this type of book) it was 'quick, easy and enjoyable' and anybody whose seen my reviews before has noted that whenever I've read (what I deem) a comfort book, these three words will 100% turn up! But it was, there were two storylines involved before eventually merging and there were some interesting and engaging themes brought in as well!
It was a bit slow-starting, as I could already guess what was going to happen so it was a waiting game for when 'it' would be revealed, and I think if it was revealed earlier, there was more potential for a longer romance storyline.
However, I did enjoy the book as (using my favourite three words for this type of book) it was 'quick, easy and enjoyable' and anybody whose seen my reviews before has noted that whenever I've read (what I deem) a comfort book, these three words will 100% turn up! But it was, there were two storylines involved before eventually merging and there were some interesting and engaging themes brought in as well!
April 8, 2025
Another fun book in Little Maudley
I read the first book in the series last night and went straight on to reading this one today. It was fun to meet old familiar characters along with new ones. The storyline includes a family break up and a case of domestic abuse so perhaps more negative stress than in the first book, but sometimes when one door closes, another better door opens.
I read the first book in the series last night and went straight on to reading this one today. It was fun to meet old familiar characters along with new ones. The storyline includes a family break up and a case of domestic abuse so perhaps more negative stress than in the first book, but sometimes when one door closes, another better door opens.
May 31, 2021
I loved this book and the wonderful characters Rachael Lucas has created. Especially love Bunty and her quirky ways. Made me want to open my own village bookshop and go searching for my own celebrity footballer
June 12, 2021
This book was exactly what I needed this week - a lovely, cosy, feel-good contemporary romance. I will definitely be reading more from this author.
July 27, 2021
I needed something light and non-taxing to read, this was ideal. Ideal for whiling away a summer afternoon in the garden.
July 29, 2021
I really enjoyed this book I read it in one sitting the writing just flowed and loved the storyline just a really feel good book loved the relationship between the characters shows if you put your mind to it anything is possible
December 19, 2022
Eine schöne und gemütliche Liebesgeschichte!
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