I’m not a big fiction reader, but I love reading books about books. Most of us have dreamt of moving to a small quaint town and devouring books all day long while lounging on our wrap around porch. This is exactly what Sara from Sweden plans to do when she loses her bookselling job and decides to visit her pen pal Amy in the sleepy town of Broken Wheel, Iowa in Katrina Bivald’s novel, “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend.”
Sara’s plans of lazy days of reading and catching up with her pen pal our disrupted as soon as she arrives. She soon discovers that small towns carry big drama and she finds herself smack dab in the middle of it all. Not all is as it seems as Sara is hit with more than a few surprises.
An Easy Read
I read this book on a trip to Chicago and Canada and got happily lost in the cast of delightful characters. I also enjoyed the references to other books, from Austen and Bridget Jones that are laced throughout the pages. “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend,” is an easy, enjoyable read from start to finish. It is the perfect book for book lovers!
Enter to Win!
I am sending one of my readers my copy of this book! Simply comment below on why you want to read this book and you’ll be entered to win.
*Just a word on the books I read and review: I have a wide and varied sense of taste when it comes to books. I would love for you to enter and win one of my books – but if you are offended by book content, I would ask that you go online to read reviews to see if this book is for you before you enter to win.
I love to read, but am pretty busy with working part time and having 2 children. My perfect dream is to be able to spend time at home, sitting on the couch reading a good book, sipping a warm drink (coffee or tea) while looking out the window while it’s raining…I’d love this book, I think!
I am not a huge fiction reader so if there is a book that is recommended and a quick read..yep I would like to read that!!
I could never resists a book about book clubs! I am in 3 book clubs right now. I also love books about writers and book stores and prodigal readers like myself.
I am a reading fanatic ! Daytime TV is such a wasteland; reading is a joy. Please enter me in your give away.
This sounds like a great book, I would love some relaxing down time to read this!
Because I love reading and I live in Iowa.
I lead book discussions, and this sounds like a fun read about books. Thanks for the suggestion.
I love a good book, especially one that has been recommended by another person – can’t wait to read it!
Sounds like a fun read!
This book sounds fun and light hearted.
This book sounds fun and quirky. I’d love a little distraction from everyday life.
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for all you do to help move is to Wellness in all areas. I am decluttering with you and reading this book will be a great reward during my breaks!
I love to read. In my crazy busy life – it’s my refuge. To force me to relax & spend time on myself. I can do it while I’m waiting on kids at ball practice or trying to unwind before bed.
I can relate to the main character. I love to escape into a book.
This sounds like a fun read. I need a little fiction in my life right now.
I love to read both fiction and nonfiction. I would love to hear about Sarah’s adventures as she moves to a small town especially since I have become a small town girl myself not too long ago.
I love to read books! Always looking for a new writer! Also sitting on porch reading books all day sounds so enjoyable! I also grew up in a small town so I bet this book would be fun to read not in a porch but help the time pass as I sit in carpool line picking my two older kids while the little sleeps! My me time!
This book sounds like a fun read! The main character sounds so relatable to me – trying to escape life’s chaos, but falling prey to inevitable complications. I would love to read it!
I love reading and I am an Iowegian! 🙂 I’ve heard of this book and had forgotten about it in my nonfiction reading kick I am currently on. I would love to win a copy, since I am ready for something less heavy. And even if I don’t win, I’ll probably grab this soon. Thanks for the recommendation!
I am an avid reader and enjoy all kinds of fiction and non-fiction reads. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your favorites. I appreciate you, your incredible books and your blog. God Speed to you!
It sounds like an interesting book. I am taking a trip soon and would love something good to read on the plane.
Would love to win! This book has been on my TBR list for awhile!
I am always searching for a new book to read! This sounds like a fun read.
I love to read and I love books, so who wouldn’t want to read a book about books! I also have a wide variety of genres in the books i read. This books sounds interesting and I think I would enjoy. And I love to be able to do nothing but read books all day long. But housework and children call…
Always looking for a new book, would love to win.
Sounds like a delightful read! I’m always looking for my next book. I love how reading gives us a little window into the lives, issues, and expectations of others.
What a fun title and interesting story! Thanks for the recommendation!
I love fiction and stories set in small towns.
You can never have too many good books to read.
This book has been on my to be read list (which is about a mile long) for some time. Maybe it’s time to move it up to the top.
Love a good read! I too have had plans of relaxation, reading and writing interrupted unexpectedly. Would love to see what took her life by surprise!
I love fiction. And a book about books! What’s not to like? 🙂
I’m not a fiction fan either, but if you recommend it, Kathy, I am in!
This book sounds very intriguing!! I am from a very large city, and moved to a small town (population 700) and this book definitely sounds just about right. I would love to dig into this book, while I snuggle near the fireplace…..yes it is already getting a bit chilly in MN!!!
Hi, Mandy!
Congratulations! You won the book giveaway! I will be sending you an email to get your mailing address. Thank you for participating and we hope you enjoy the book! Have a blessed week!
All the Best,
Chere
Well I don’t have a wraparound porch, but I do have a recliner by a big window where I read about other places and other times. This sounds like a great book! Please consider me to win. Thank you
I would love to read this book! I am always looking for suggestions of great easy read books to wind down with in the evening after my kiddos go to bed!
I grew up sitting on the porch. That was an extension of our home when I was a child. Friends would stop by and visit on the porch. So when you mentioned the wrap around porch I was hooked!! I would love to read this!!
I just love love love to read, pretty much anything and everything. However, I can be stumped when it comes to picking “the next book”, so I like to find out what my friends and family are reading. The way you write, Kathi, makes me feel like I’m sitting there having a chat with a good friend as I read your books, so whatever you’re reading is something I want to read too!
Kathi, I love your sense of humor in books your write, so if you like I will proably like. And I promise when done to pass book on to someone else so does not clutter my book shelf.
I am always looking for a good read. Sounds cute.
The book sounds interesting! I’d love to read it. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
The book sounds like a something I would really enjoy. I’ve been looking for something fun to read.
I think I would love a copy of this book! Flooding from Hurricane Harvey isn’t the most relaxing thing, but a good book can help me have a little down time!
The book sounds lovely!