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The Bridge: A Novel Mass Market Paperback – October 29, 2013
Author: Visit ‘s Karen Kingsbury Page ID: 1476734852

From Publishers Weekly

Popular inspirational novelist Kingsbury goes mainstream in her newest, which mixes a love story with a seasonal one that borrows from the Christmas favorite It’s A Wonderful Life. Molly Allen and Ryan Kelly were college friends heading toward something more when a misunderstanding drives them apart. Five years later, Molly pines for Ryan, a country music guitarist, and vice versa, even though each assumes the other has married an earlier sweetheart. Meanwhile, Charlie Barton, owner of the Bridge, the Franklin, Tenn., bookstore where Molly and Ryan hung out, faces ruin in the aftermath of a devastating flood and the changes in publishing that have devastated many a book retailer. Shortly before Christmas, Charlie comes desperately to think he’s worth more dead than alive, but before he can change his mind, a car accident leaves him in a coma. When Ryan hears about the accident, he begins a book drive for Charlie, and those who know the Jimmy Stewart holiday film don’t have to guess how things turn out. Kingsbury fans may acquire a new holiday favorite read in this sugary tale of second chances. (Oct. 23) Ǩ

–This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Whats left when you lose everything? Kingsbury (Coming Home, 2012) works through that tough question in her newest novel. Charlie Barton and his wife, Donna, ran the Bridge, a historic bookstore in Franklin, Tennessee, for 30 years, but a declining industry and a devastating flood left them with an empty storefront and insurmountable bills. Molly Allen and Ryan Kelly connected in college over their passion for reading, using the Bridge as their getaway from the very different lives they lead. ED: S/B “they led”? Years later, both look back and wonder what could have been. When Charlie gets into a horrible accident, Ryan decides to organize a book drive and gather donations, so Charlie can rebuild the bookstore when he heals. Through the effort, Ryan and Molly reconnect. Its hard to know what is most important until something forces you to change your perspective. Kingsburys characters are confronted with the hard choices readers face daily. The award-winning author brings her trademark empathy for the people she writes for to this tale, and fans will love her dramatic take on real issues. –Carolyn Richard

–This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Mass Market Paperback: 336 pagesPublisher: Pocket Books; Reprint edition (October 29, 2013)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1476734852ISBN-13: 978-1476734859 Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1 x 6.8 inches Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #53,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #553 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Holidays #1588 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Literature & Fiction > Romance #2892 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Religious & Inspirational

I have never given a Karen Kingsbury book less than 4/5 stars! I love her books and her writing, but I can’t find words to describe what I feel is lacking with THE BRIDGE. I read the short story prequel THE BEGINNING and was immediately sucked into the story because I felt a great connection with Charlie and Donna and their love of books. I couldn’t find that same connection with Molly and Ryan in THE BRIDGE. THE BRIDGE seemed really short. Only 77% of the Kindle edition was the actual book. My favorite part of THE BRIDGE was the group of people coming together to try and help the bookstore. I could identify with that. There are good people out there who will help! Good people helped my family when my son underwent brain surgery with prayers, money or just a shoulder to cry on. In a nutshell, I enjoyed the book but felt something was missing. I wanted more book, more story, more something. Again, I can’t rightly express my feelings. However, I continue to be a KK fan and will continue to read her books.

Additional thoughts…I just realized what bugged me about this book. I didn’t feel God in the pages. Every other KK book has been very much about prayer, seeking God’s wisdom, etc. I like Karen’s very in your face writing about God and seeking a relationship with him. I didn’t feel that here. Other than Charlie praying about the store, I didn’t see the other characters really going to God.

Really? You’re kidding me! Those are the words I said out loud when I finished this book. I was reading the book electronically so I had no idea the book was anywhere near being over. The characters were underdeveloped and the ending was so predictable and "tidy". I am a huge Karen kingsbury fan. I’ve read every novel she’s written so it pains me to write a review that is less than 5 star. Unfortunately, This is not a book I will be recommending.

The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury is a heartwarming story of love, hope, and second chances. "The Bridge," a bookstore, in Franklin, Tennessee has served the community for many years. The owners, unable to pay the rent, are on the brink of losing their store. When tragedy strikes, a former college student who used to frequent "The Bridge" tries to step in and help. While trying to rally a town together, he relives his memories at "The Bridge" and wonders about Molly, his long-ago love.

The Bridge is set between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a time when many are longing for a miracle in their lives and a time when many are getting into the giving spirit. The Bridge will help with this as readers travel to Franklin and stroll down the streets, as they see the small shops and boutiques, and as they gaze into the historic bookstore in downtown Franklin. Many readers will be captured by a previous love and a hope and a prayer for the owner who provided a place for it to happen.

I am a huge Karen Kingsbury fan and I was really excited to read The Bridge. As with most of Karen’s books, I was not disappointed. The Bridge kept moving and really held my attention. Many times I found myself caught up in the story-feeling the pain of the characters and longing with them for miracles and second chances.

I received a copy of "The Bridge" from Howard Books via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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