The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins is the story of a
small town with a magical family. Dove Pond was founded by the Dove family in
the 1700s. A family with special gifts. As the story opens in 2001, we meet
Sarah Dove, the seventh daughter, on her seventh birthday when something extraordinary
happens: a book speaks to her! Not just catches her attention but speaks to
her. Once she embraces the books, a whole new world opens to her. Grace Wheeler
and her sister, Hannah, have been bounced from one foster home to another, and
their last chance to stay together is at Mama G’s house. For the first time,
despite her best efforts not to, Grace finally feels like she’s home. Fast forward
to 2019, Grace is headed to Dove Pond with Mama G, who is now suffering from
Alzheimer’s, and her niece, Daisy. Grace has taken a job as the town clerk,
reluctantly, but they all need a change of scenery for a while. When she
arrives, Sarah, now the town librarian, feels a change in the air, something
good is going to happen to their town. At first, Grace keeps everyone at arm’s
length, determined to do the job she was hired for and move on. Will the Dove
Family Good Luck help win her over? How will the books help Sarah convince
Grace to stay?
I loved, loved this book! From the open chapter, really a
girl who can hear the books?!? To the closing pages, I fell in love with
everyone in this lovely small town. I laughed, I cried. I smiled so much my
face hurt! I could sympathize with Grace as she struggles to care for her
ailing Mama G, learning to raise her niece and learning to ask for help. As a
foster child, attachment meant pain, so Grace pushes everyone aside because it
is what she knows. Sarah, who believes Grace is the key to save their town,
won’t be pushed aside. Every small town has their characters from the mayor who
likes the status quo, to the wealthy family who likes everyone to know it and
those who hide their pain and suffering, everyone has a story. The Book
Charmer is the first book in the Dove Pond series and I highly recommend
it! I cannot wait to read more about this town and its wonderful residents.
The Book Charmer
is available in
hardcover, paperback, eBook and audiobook
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