Aria’s Travelling Book Shop

Written by Rebecca Raisin

Narrated by Esther Wane

‘Wow. I loved this story… I shed a tear or two before the end… Fabulous.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

This summer will change everything!

Aria Summers knows what she wants.

A life on the road with best friend Rosie and her beloved camper-van-cum-book-shop, and definitely, definitely, no romance.

But when Aria finds herself falling – after one too many glasses of wine, from a karaoke stage – into the arms of Jonathan, a part of her comes back to life for the first time in years.

Since her beloved husband died Aria has sworn off love, unless it’s the kind you can find in the pages of a book. One love of her life is quite enough.

And so Aria tries to forget Jonathan and sets off for a summer to remember in France. But could this trip change Aria’s life forever…?

A heartwarming, uplifting and hilarious novel of friendship, love and adventure! Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Holly Martin.

Readers LOVE Aria’s Travelling Book Shop!

‘A poignant and whimsical second-chance-at-love story.’ Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author of Sisters by Choice

‘Oh wow, brilliant book… I didn't want it to end.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘OMG brilliant. Captured from page one!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Kept me reading past bedtime… More than just a feel-good read, it’s one that will stay with you for a long time.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘I felt emotionally involved with this book from the start and became totally engrossed… Had me laughing in some places and in tears in others. A brilliant read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Absolutely loved this… I enjoyed every turn of the page… Such a lovely feel good book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Delightful… So much more than a romance.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Swallowed me whole from the moment I started reading, and sucked me into another world.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Release date: Jun 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9780008383756

Rebecca Raisin

Rebecca Raisin is the author of several novels, including the beloved Little Paris series and the Gingerbread Café trilogy, and her short stories have been published in various anthologies and fiction magazines. You can follow Rebecca on Facebook, and at www.rebeccaraisin.com

Reviews for Aria’s Travelling Book Shop

[elizabethcromb · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A predictable storyline but enjoyable anyway. Relationships, grief, loss and friendship all wrapped in a group of van living travellers working their way around France selling their wares and sharing their lives.

[Carina Comer · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Great story but the audio skips phrases and whole chapters- from chapter 20 or so all the way to the end- I tried to go back and not would work for a few minutes and then skip to the end again. So that was disappointing, especially at the rate I go through audiobooks.

[elidhios · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I LOVED the narrator and the story is so hopeful!

[Carrie Cullen · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Thi book was tedious and boring and lacked all the fun of its predecessor Rosie’s Traveling Tea Shop.

[penny_l-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Van Lifers journey continues in book two of this delightful series. As the group travels to France, Aria is on the road to self discovery, and healing.Though emotionally more complex than the first novel (Rosie's Travelling Tea Shop), it maintains the lighthearted whimsy in the characters I'd grown to love.It was a little slow to start, but picked up quickly and I found it hard to put down. This story brings in a few new friends in the beautifully detailed French towns they visit. And along with new friends, come new surprises!I love traveling with this quirky group of vagabonds and hope there is another book in the works!

[pennykaplan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Aria and her best friend Rosie are nomads who travel by van to fairs and sell their goods. Aria’s Little Bookshop of happy ever after Is stocked with romance novels, and in this episode they are off to France. Of course romance is in the stars with a dishy fellow book-lover and author. Of course, all ends well. Delightful!

[gpangel_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Aria’s Travelling Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin is a 2020 HQ Digital publication.A lovely story about overcoming grief, the healing power of books, and a wonderful homage to romance novels and authors!After losing her husband, TJ, to cancer three years ago, Aria had been living a nomadic life as a ‘Van Lifer’ and selling books is her trade. Now, she and her best friend, Rosie, are heading to France!The last person Aria expected to run into was Jonathan- the man that has awakened feelings she thought had died with TJ.But. despite her attraction to Jonathan, she prefers to enjoy romance vicariously, via her beloved romance novels, because she has promised TJ, she would never fall in love again. He was her once in a lifetime true love and no one will ever be able to take his place in her heart.However, when Aria’s estranged mother-in-law forwards her TJ’s diary, it is both a blessing and an emotional drain. While reading TJ’s words, Aria feels his presence,as though he is sending Aria a clear message-one she can’t bring herself to accept.With the help of Rosie’s gentle urgings, TJ’s diary, and Jonathan’s easy charm, Aria begins to entertain the possibility of giving love another chance. Can she make peace with her in laws and open her heart up to love a second time?While the story is not heavy, be assured there is plenty of depth and emotion to it. I pulled out one of my precious, rationed tissues on at least one occasion. I also loved how prominently romance novels were featured- reminding me of how healing and cathartic love stories are, especially when one’s mind and heart are troubled. Aria has pretty good taste in books, giving a shoutout to a few great authors along the way. (Maeve Binchey is an author everyone should read at least once.)For those who read the first book in this series, Rosie and Max are very involved in this second installment and have a few surprises coming their way too.Anytime I pick up a book by Rebecca Raisin it’s a real treat. I’ve been a fan for a good while now and it has been a pleasure to see how well this author has blossomed as a writer and storyteller. This story is a wonderful, cathartic tale that will appeal to book lovers in general, but it will especially touch those who are romantics at heart. Aria’s journey is poignant and bittersweet as she searches her soul, fighting her way through grief and loneliness.This is a touching story, which ultimately leads Aria to consider a future full of promise, hope and new beginnings. Raisin’s stories are good, healthy, uplifting stories that are good for the soul. But, this past week, this book has been a soothing balm for me. This is just the type of gentle, heart lifting story we could all use right now.4.5 stars