Synopsis
The bookseller Carl Christian Kollhoff delivers books to special customers in the evening hours after closing time, walking through the picturesque alleys of the city. These people are almost like friends to him, and he is their most important connection to the world.
When Kollhoff unexpectedly loses his job, it takes the power of books and a nine-year-old girl to make them all find the courage to rebuild their bonds with each other.
Rating
★★★
Thoughts
This is a charming story centered around the theme of books. The lovable main character is a treasure to his community with a knack for supplying the perfect book to the right reader at the most helpful time. The bookish references, from titles to characters, were my favorite bits about this book. I also admired Carl’s sweet relationship with adorable Schascha. And I can’t neglect to mention his curious cat.
While I was drawn to the premise, I didn’t connect with the story as much as I had expected I would. It felt a bit dry a lot of the time. I also felt that the last quarter or so of the book didn’t flow well with the rest. This part felt a bit unbelievable or melodramatic for my taste. But overall, The Door-to-Door Bookstore was a quick, feel-good story.
Quote
“Those books which lie closest to our hearts are precisely the books we should give away, so that they may bring others happiness.”
Question
What’s the last fun thing you bought when you shopped locally?
My Answer: I picked up this farmers market tote, espresso candle, and locally crafted fall leaf decoration.