The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn

This book was billed as being like A Man Called Ove, and I can see why. It has similar charm, and is very well written, with strong characters driving the narrative.

Carl Kollhoff works for a bookstore, and every evening he delivers books to those that can't get to the store. When his boss has to go into a home and his boss' daughter takes over, his time delivering books should be terminated too. However, Carl can't bear to leave his customers, that he has begun to think of as friends, and he continues delivering books - financed from his own pocket. Carl's life is slowly changed by a 9 year old girl called Schascha who opens his eyes, and his heart, to the world around him.

A beautiful story with wonderful characters which will leave you smiling .

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