Broken Wheel, Iowa, isn't the kind of place most people go for a vacation. But Sara comes all the way from Sweden to see her friend Amy, a woman she's corresponded with about books for years. However, the day she gets there, Sara discovers it's the day of Amy's funeral. While the residents of the town are happy to look after Sara, they don't quite understand her love of books. And when Sara opens a bookstore on Main Street, things in town really begin to change.This is a quick read, focusing on friendship, quirky characters, and the route to happy endings. I thought it was a charming story, and I liked that there was a focus on books. Some of the storyline was predictable, but I didn't mind that. This was a good book for a cold day; it's one of those stories where you can settle in to a chair with a cup of tea and just enjoy getting to know the town and the characters. The author does a good job of making the town and the people easy to envision and the story has a steady pace.
This book has been compared to other books: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, and the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer. I think that if you enjoy those books, you'll find this an enjoyable read, as well.
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