The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend: the unexpected ways books can change our lives

The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald is a story about how books can change our lives in the most unexpected ways. The residents of Broken Wheel, Iowa have never seen anyone like Sara. Sara traveled all the way from Sweden to meet her fellow book-loving pen pal Amy. But when she arrives, she finds the residents have gathered for Amy’s funeral. The residents do their best to make Sara feel welcome even though there isn’t much to do in the dying town. Sara decides to share her and Amy’s love of books with the town. She takes the books from Amy’s house and fixes up her old storefront and opens a bookstore. The residents are reluctant at first, what good ever came from reading a book? Slowly as the residents read the books Sara recommends, they open themselves to the life changing magic and the greatest joys that books can give. With her time in Broken Wheel coming to an end, can the residents find a way to keep their favorite book lover in town permanently. 

It has been a long time since a book has grabbed hold of your heart and makes you fall in love with a town and its residents. This is what The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend was to me. It warmed my soul and brought so many huge smiles to my face. It is a great heartwarming reminder why we love books and the power of community. It is filled with great characters and awesome shout outs to amazing books. From classics to modern releases, there’s a book for everyone in town. It is a book about friendships, love and finding freedom in releasing the secrets that have held you back. There wasn’t a character I didn’t enjoy, even the ones who were supposed to be the fly in the ointment. Every character had his or her purpose and place in the town and the story. The Readers of Broken Wheel is a book I will definitely visit again and again. I highly recommend The Readers of Broken Wheel for its heart and for its love of books. 

The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook.