The Little Bookshop on the Seine

The Little Bookshop on the Seine

When bookshop owner Sarah Smith is offered the opportunity for a job exchange with her Parisian friend Sophie, saying yes is a no-brainer—after all, what kind of romantic would turn down six months in Paris? Sarah is sure she’s in for the experience of a lifetime—days spent surrounded by literature in a gorgeous bookshop, and the chance to watch the snow fall on the Eiffel Tower. Plus, now she can meet up with her journalist boyfriend, Ridge, when his job takes him around the globe.

But her expectations cool faster than her café au lait soon after she lands in the City of Light—she’s a fish out of water in Paris. The customers are rude, her new coworkers suspicious and her relationship with Ridge has been reduced to a long-distance game of phone tag, leaving Sarah to wonder if he’ll ever put her first over his busy career. As Christmas approaches, Sarah is determined to get the shop—and her life—back in order…and make her dreams of a Parisian happily-ever-after come true.

“Heart, hope, & wisdom.”

— Mia March

Review by 1000 Libraries

Rebecca Raisin’s The Little Bookshop on the Seine offers a charming and evocative escape to the heart of Paris. Skilfully painting a vivid picture of Parisian life, the novel captures the city’s romantic allure and the cozy ambiance of its bookstores.

“Most people weren’t aware that books chose us, at the time when we needed them most.”

One of the book’s most endearing aspects is its celebration of the written word. Raisin weaves in literary references and bookish anecdotes throughout the story, delighting readers with her own love for books. The Parisian bookshop setting, with its towering shelves and the enticing aroma of old paper, adds to the book’s charm.

A perfect choice for those seeking a heartwarming read, The Little Bookshop on the Seine is a delightful escape for book lovers and anyone who dreams of a Parisian romance.

"This book just had me smiling from start to finish. If you're in the mood for a story that focuses on love, family, friendship, and especially on taking chances, The Little Bookshop on the Seine is the perfect read for you!"

"An uplifting, Hallmarky holiday read, The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin will leave you exhilarated, wanting to twirl around and around like a Disney prince/princess swept away by love for the first time."

“This book is a great book to read if you are longing to escape your home and travel to the beautiful streets of Paris and get lost in a beautiful old bookshop."

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