The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers

The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers tells us of Erin Connolly who quits her job and tries to get her life in order by organizing and donating books from her book collection. She accidently donates her very special and heavily annotated copy of To Kill a Mockingbird to a little community library. She is devastated that when she returns it is going. She checks and checks for the book and one day it appears with more notes from a mystery man, and an invitation to read another novel together. I have begun checking out Little Free Libraries a little more carefully after reading this book!

This story invited me on a heartfelt journey. I was so engaged in learning more about Erin and the Mystery Man. The characters in the story were so interesting and felt like people I personally knew by the end of the story. The author delves into grief, forgiveness, healing, and the beauty of second chances. I was invested and drawn into the story which was beautiful and gritty at the same time. I enjoyed it so much!

The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers is a story for anyone who loves books, has felt grief, and believes in personal change and second chances. I greatly recommend. The Book Swap Publishes 9/3/2024

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review

TW--Abuse; bullying; death of a friend,

Tessa Bickers studied journalism at Bournemouth university, and went on to co-present a breakfast radio show in the South West. Moving into celebrity news, she's interviewed some of the biggest names in show business, including Leonardo DiCaprio and the cast of Sex and the City. Tess started her creative career as a singer-songwriter and after a few failed X Factor auditions she went on to perform at Glastonbury Festival, and Secret Garden Party with her band Tess and the Tellers. These days she's replaced her guitar with a keyboard, and songs for books. THE BOOK SWAP is her debut novel, publishing in 2024.