Thursday 23 December 2021

Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan | Book Review

white hard back book spine on red velvet with red santa ornament on top

This is a spoiler-free review of Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan.

You will like Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery if you’re looking for a cosy Christmas book with plenty of spirit and a great story that keeps you hooked.

Set in a harsh coastal winter, it’s the perfect book to read under blankets, drinking a warm hot chocolate. There are even recipes at the end.

It has an almost whimsical feel, with exotic characters from across the globe whose lives converge on the small seaside village of Mount Polbearne.

Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery has:

  • lavish decorations
  • a pet puffin
  • freezing cold weather
  • wrapped-up villagers
  • drama
  • secrets
  • more Christmas baking than you can imagine
  • romance
  • reunions
  • a Christmas fayre· 

This Christmas chick lit is guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.

Friday 10 December 2021

Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweet Shop by Jenny Colgan | Book Review

 red hard back book spine with small santa head on top and gold tinsel on left

This is a spoiler-free review of Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweet Shop by Jenny Colgan.

You will like Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweet Shop if you’re looking for all the festive feels wrapped up in one cosy novel.

This book is a brilliant Christmas read. It’s bursting with everything you’d want at this time of year including:

  • carols
  • excited cute kids
  • sweets galore
  • a puppy
  • snow
  • family reunions
  • romance
  • Christmas shopping

It’s perfect for reading while sipping a hot chocolate in the cold dark evenings, wrapped up in a warm blanket.