The Door-to-Door Bookstore - Carsten Henn

Carsten Henn's novel, The Door-to-Door Bookstore is an international best seller. I was hooked by the title and the premise. And isn't that cover wonderful!

Door-to-door to most of us means buying online and having it delivered to our homes. In Henn's novel, the door-to-door involves a bookstore employee, a hand chosen book meant just for one customer, a carefully wrapped parcel, delivery in person at their home and a personal conversation. All done after the shop closes. Sounds wonderful doesn't it? I very much enjoyed the descriptions of reading and the love of books.

The deliveries have been a part of Carl Kollhoff's job for over thirty years. He likes the routine of it, the peace of walking his route, and the happiness of delivering the books people need and want. 

Indeed, Carl has not left his small village for decades. His world is turned upside down when a precocious ten year old girl decides she will join Carl on his deliveries. And.....you can see where things might go. 

I liked Henn's writing, it's measured and thoughtful. His characters are engaging, especially Carl. What a wonderful tale of books, friendship and finding what you didn't know you needed!

If you enjoyed A Man Called Ove, you would absolutely love The Door-to-Door Bookshop. See for yourself - read an excerpt of The Door-to-Door Bookstore.