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Praise for The Door-to-Door Bookstore
"This charmer, translated from German by Melody Shaw, is an unabashedly sentimental, determinedly uplifting novel about friendships forged through books." —NPR
“Completely satisfying.… A specific kind of summer fun.” —LA Times
"The feel-good novel for all book lovers." —Spiegel online
"The most warm-hearted and touching novel we could wish for as readers for this special year. It is a book that somehow hugs you when you read it, it really pulls you into its arms." —Deutschlandfunk
"It is a warm-hearted story without kitsch with lovingly described protagonists. The right book for a dark rainy day, which immediately becomes a little brighter when you read it." —Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
"The basic idea of the book - that an unselfconscious child turns the life of a lonely old man upside down - is not new. But Henn has created characters with great empathy who quickly grow on you." —Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger
"Henn's novel is a declaration of love for the written word, a cheerful, fast-reading feel-good book for in between." —Westfalen-Blatt
"A book to snuggle up with, a book that warms and gives confidence. Just the thing for anyone who knows how important a good book can be." —Brigitte
"This is a feel-good book that caresses the soul and conveys the beautiful message of books that make you happy." —Ruhr Nachrichten
"This charmer, translated from German by Melody Shaw, is an unabashedly sentimental, determinedly uplifting novel about friendships forged through books." —NPR
“Completely satisfying.… A specific kind of summer fun.” —LA Times
"The feel-good novel for all book lovers." —Spiegel online
"The most warm-hearted and touching novel we could wish for as readers for this special year. It is a book that somehow hugs you when you read it, it really pulls you into its arms." —Deutschlandfunk
"It is a warm-hearted story without kitsch with lovingly described protagonists. The right book for a dark rainy day, which immediately becomes a little brighter when you read it." —Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
"The basic idea of the book - that an unselfconscious child turns the life of a lonely old man upside down - is not new. But Henn has created characters with great empathy who quickly grow on you." —Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger
"Henn's novel is a declaration of love for the written word, a cheerful, fast-reading feel-good book for in between." —Westfalen-Blatt
"A book to snuggle up with, a book that warms and gives confidence. Just the thing for anyone who knows how important a good book can be." —Brigitte
"This is a feel-good book that caresses the soul and conveys the beautiful message of books that make you happy." —Ruhr Nachrichten
About the Author
Carsten Henn has worked as a radio presenter, wine and restaurant critic, and has published a number of successful novels. He lives in Germany.
Book Details
Format: |
Hardcover |
Number of Pages: |
256 pages |
ISBN: |
9781335000996 |
Weight: |
11.1 ounces |
Dimensions: |
5.69 x 0.93 x 8.58 inches |
Language: |
English |
