This book is fun and took me through many emotions but in the best way. Friends and books is the key to life and thats exactly what you get this book. I enjoyed it and think the book is perfect for a sister read or book group.

Let me tell you... Men and Money... are not good for you... but never let them both come between a long term Sisterhood. This was a great read. I love the shout outs of the books and authors. Many that I have read or on my TBR list. I certainly would visit this Bookstore!

We love a wholesome book displaying the nuances of black sisterhood! Very dramatic but an entertaining and memorable read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo- Rice!

Michelle Lindo-Rice delivers a heartfelt and uplifting story about faith, friendship, and second chances. Set in a charming bookshop, the novel follows a group of women who form deep bonds while navigating personal struggles, forgiveness, and renewal. The characters are relatable, their journeys inspiring, and the themes of sisterhood and faith are woven in seamlessly. With rich emotional depth and an engaging pace, The Bookshop Sisterhood is a warm, feel-good read about the power of love and community.

Reminds me of sisterhood of the traveling pants, in book store fashion, each woman presents with her own struggles throughout this story. A true rollercoaster ride!

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing/MIRA for providing me with a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is a heartwarming story about friendship, something I’m always drawn to. As a book lover, I was immediately intrigued by a story about four best friends wanting to open their own bookstore. While the book started off light and fun, the drama that unfolded kept me turning the pages, though at times it felt a bit overwhelming, with one issue after another for the characters. Despite the intense drama, I really enjoyed seeing the growth of each character and the bond they shared, though I felt the ending was rushed and somewhat unrealistic. If you enjoy books about friendship with a good dose of drama, this is worth checking out!

I liked this one, but I didn't love it. The premise was great, I love a found family, sisters by choice situation. I love books. The stories were real and intriguing. I didn't love how often the four friends fought during this book, it seemed that the author was creating more drama than what was needed. Friends are going to disagree of course, but about everything? So many misunderstandings here, and that is one of my least favorite tropes for sure.

That being said, the story came back around and after wondering in the middle if it was worth it the ending was strong. I liked the conclusion of the storylines and the friendships came back around. Overall, I am glad I read it and would give this new to me author another chance.

Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC, in return for my honest review.

This book about four best friends who decide they want to open a book shop combines two of my favorite things: books and friends. Michelle Lindo-Rice's characters were so real that I want to be friends with them all. If you like stories that are just people being people, living their lives with trials and tribulations, you will love this book.
I really enjoyed it!!

Michelle Lindo-Rice’s The Bookshop Sisterhood is a heartwarming celebration of friendship, resilience, and the shared love of books. The story follows four best friends—Celeste, Yasmeen, Toni, and Leslie—who pool their talents and dreams to open a bookshop together. Their journey highlights the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood.

The strength of this novel lies in its relatable portrayal of friendship. The women’s unwavering support for one another, even as life throws them curveballs, is both inspiring and realistic. Lindo-Rice excels in crafting distinct and memorable characters, each with their own strengths and struggles, making it easy to root for their collective success.

However, while the book’s foundation is solid, certain elements felt overdone. The frequent mention of book titles and authors, while a nice nod to bibliophiles, became excessive and occasionally detracted from the flow of the narrative. Similarly, some of the drama felt over-the-top, pulling focus away from the bookshop, which could have been more central to the story.

Despite these minor drawbacks, the novel shines in its attention to detail, such as the chapter titles providing time clues—a thoughtful touch that enhances the storytelling. The themes of friendship, perseverance, and teamwork are beautifully interwoven, and Lindo-Rice’s engaging writing style ensures the reader remains invested in the characters’ journey.

Thank you to the publisher for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

A perfect read for bookclubs and girls' girls buddy reads. It's giving cozy Waiting to Exhale. Readers are sure to see themselves and their friends.

DNF. This book was letdown. I thought it was going to be heartwarming and empowering and a more representative piece of fiction, but it was toxic and dramatic and hard to get invested in.

*Thank you to the publisher, Harlequin Trade Publishing/MIRA for providing me with copy via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review *

A heartwarming story about friendships.

Friendships and books are two of my favorite things. It was one of the reasons that drew my attention to this story. As a book lover, how could you not be interested in reading a book about four best friends who want to open their own bookstore? I expected an easy read about friends who bonded over their love of books. It did start off like way. I didn't expect the level of drama that each of the friends experienced throughout the novel. I prefer reading books with drama because there is always something unexpected that keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next. I don't mind drama; but I felt that this novel had a little too much drama. More than half of the novel was loaded with drama. None of the friends appeared to get a break; as soon as they got over one issue, another one occurred, making it difficult to keep up at times. Despite this, I enjoyed reading each of the friends' experiences and their bond, and I kept turning the pages to see how it would end for them, if the friends would ever open their bookstore.

I enjoyed reading various perspectives; it helped me get to know each of the friends better. Celeste, Yasmeen, Toni, and Leslie seemed like friends to me after only a few pages of reading the novel. Despite their busy schedules, they were always there for each other when they needed it. However, there were times when I felt their connection was toxic based on their acts, and I worried if one of them would finally have had enough, bringing an end to their friendship. I enjoyed how each of the feelings were portrayed; it made me feel as if I was experiencing everything they were. The character growth was fantastic for each of the characters; at the end of the novel, they appeared to be completely different people. Part of me didn't want to turn the last page because it meant saying goodbye to them. I was curious to see what would happen to them afterward.

I felt that the end was rushed. It did not seem reasonable to me. Even though they all had so much going on, they were tough and persevered; I admired how powerful they were presented. Throughout the novel, I felt myself rooting for them, hoping things would improve for them. I got the impression that if they had each other, they would get through it together. If you love books about books, friendship with drama, I would check this book out!

A lovely, warm book that felt like hanging out with your best girlfriends.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Bookshop Sisterhood is about 4 women who have been friends since college. Just as their dream of opening a bookstore is becoming a reality, all four of them find themselves in tricky situations. Unless they can find a way to be honest with themselves and one another, the store may never open.

I loved this story about 4 very different women who are strong, encouraging, and support each other well. A great read written in alternating points of view of each woman.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

A beautiful book about the ups and downs of life and friendships. These 4 longtime friends are about to take a big step and open a bookstore together, yet as they get closer to the end of that road, crisises arise unexpectedly in each of their lives causing them to have to fight for their friendship and their plan to go as planned.
A wonderful story told in 4 perspectives.

This book kept me engaged from the very beginning. I love storylines revolving about each of the women from the book including the opening of the bookstore, and the looks into their personal lives.

I usually love books about books and I really enjoyed this one, too. Four good friends, Yasmeen, Leslie, Celeste, and Toni all love books. They also all belong to a book club. Of course, they also have problems and secrets they others don't know about. The secrets threaten their friendships as they're discovered which is often the case.

I would love to belong to a book club with friends but I don't. I guess Goodreads comes the closest to that. I loved reading about the hopes and dreams for their bookstore. I fell in love with the idea of opening one with one of my daughters and/or a friend. I was engaged in the plot throughout. I liked the characters overall, but Celeste was my least favorite. I didn't feel like they were as supportive of each other as friends should be. There was a lot of drama as well.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I DNF this book as I could not connect to it.

I had great hopes for this book. I found it scattered and a bit confusing.

The women were all different, which is usually a positive, but I felt they didn't blend and were at odds with each other.

Did not finish.