I’m a book lover (obviously!) and so books about books, writers, and the like appeal to me greatly. I was thrilled when I saw this adorable cover and couldn’t pass up an opportunity to read it.
Talk Bookish to Me is a May 25, 2021 release by Graydon House Publishers
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, see disclosures for more detail.
About the Book:
Kara Sullivan is definitely not avoiding her deadline. After all, it’s the week of her best friend’s wedding and she’s the maid of honor, so she’s got lots of responsibilities. As a bestselling romance novelist with seven novels under her belt, she’s a pro and looming deadlines and writer’s block (which she definitely doesn’t have) don’t scare her. She’s just eager to support Cristina as she ties the knot with Jason.
But who should show up at Cristina and Jason’s rehearsal dinner but Kara’s college ex-boyfriend, (the gorgeous and infuriating) Ryan? Apparently, he’s one of Jason’s childhood friends, and he’s in the wedding party, too. Considering neither Kara nor Ryan were prepared to see each other again, it’s decidedly a meet-NOT-cute. There is nothing cute about this situation, and a bit of notice to mentally prepare would’ve been nice, Cristina! However, when Kara sits down to write again the next day, her writers’ block is suddenly gone. She has to wonder what’s changed. Are muses real…? And is Kara’s muse…Ryan?
My Thoughts:
I gave this book 3 stars
Talk Bookish to Me is a good enemies-to-lovers/second chance romance, its strengths lie in the dialogue and banter and the last quarter of the book when things get very real.
Kara is a romance writer and had a relationship with Ryan in college that ended when, after Ryan graduated and took a job out of state, their commitment couldn’t survive the long distance and turned ugly in the end. They come face to face again ten years later at some mutual friends’ wedding, and the sparks begin to rekindle. Kara is suffering from extreme writer’s block and the feelings Ryan ignites also inspires writing. Yet what will happen to these intense feelings when the truth that they are hiding from each other comes out?
As an avid reader, I loved that Kara was a romance novelist and enjoyed the excerpts from her book, because they mirrored events that were happening with Ryan. Like I said earlier, the banter is funny and on point and kept me invested in the story. I also adored the dog! I did know that it seemed like everything was just progressing too perfectly, and so the last part of the book was the best for me because the cards are finally laid out on the table and Kara and Ryan are able to be fully present and honest. I have to say that what Ryan was hiding was awful and it is the reason why I gave this 3-stars rather than rating it higher. There are some things that are not okay with me, and what he was hiding was not okay. I thought the epilogue was completely unnecessary and honestly made me cringe a bit.
Overall, this is a romance that will appeal to book lovers who enjoy great dialogue and a lovable dog.
About the Author:
KATE BROMLEY lives in New York City with her husband, son, and her somewhat excessive collection of romance novels (It’s not hoarding if it’s books, right?). She was a preschool teacher for seven years and is now focusing full-time on combining her two great passions – writing swoon-worthy love stories and making people laugh. Talk Bookish to Me is her first novel.
Social Links:
Twitter: @kbromleywrites
Instagram: @katebromleywrites
Facebook: @katebromleywrites
