A heartening and uproariously funny novel of high hopes, bad choices,
book love, and one woman's best--and worst--intentions.
Without question, Fawn Birchill knows that her used bookstore is the
heart of West Philadelphia, a cornerstone of culture for a community
that, for the past twenty years, has found the quirkiness absolutely
charming. When an amicable young indie bookseller invades her block,
Fawn is convinced that his cushy couches, impressive selection, coffee
bar, and knowledgeable staff are a neighborhood blight. Misguided yet
blindly resilient, Fawn readies for battle.
But as she wages her war, Fawn is forced to reflect on a few unavoidable
truths: the tribulations of online dating, a strained relationship with
her family, and a devoted if not always law-abiding intern--not to
mention what to do about a pen pal with whom she hasn't been entirely
honest and the litany of repairs her aging store requires.
Through emails, journal entries, combative online reviews, texts, and
tweets, Fawn plans her next move. Now it's time for her to dig deep and
use every trick at her disposal if she's to reclaim her beloved
business--and her life.
