Susan D. (mom2nine) reviewed on 10/25/2013 + 342 more book reviews

This book earned four stars instead of five for two reasons. First, the writing style was a bit wordy, the book could have probably been quite a bit shorter and for having oh so many degrees, it was nothing that made me think "what beautiful writing or what a way with words". Secondly, I think her audience may be limited. I enjoyed her story, but I am a bit of a book freak. We have book shelves in every room and still do not have enough shelf space. The ONE time that my husband and I hired a sitter (in the 12 yrs. before our oldest was the sitter) we went to a bookstore. My oldest children move out with boxes that are their collections and then many books I replace for the younger children. I love libraries and bookstores, but like the author, my favorite is the used store. We went to a book sale benefit and the people with the scanners certainly lent a different feel to the sale. I hate it when a book is thrown away. While I'm sure there is a place for the e-reader, my daughter is an over-night shift RN and enjoys her reader, I can't imagine ever using one. So, yes, I'll agree with the other reviewers. I grew tired of reading about her advanced (somewhat worthless) degrees, but I think what came off as judgmental of big box stores was just a love of the smaller, intimate, or handmade items and stores; possibly a bit overstated to write a book, a bit like talk radio. All in all, the book had an unusual premise and put into words what book lovers are thinking. received book through goodreads.com contest, with expectation of an unbiased review.

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