The Bookseller
by Cynthia Swanson
The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson holds a well received rating of 3.66 out of 5, based on 9.8K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 339 pages.
About The Bookseller
The Bookseller follows a woman in the 1960s who must reconcile her reality with the tantalizing alternate world of her dreamsNothing is as permanent as it appears . . . Denver, 1962: Kitty Miller has come to terms with her unconventional single life. She loves the bookshop she runs with her best friend, Frieda, and enjoys complete control over her day-to-day existence. She can come and go as she pleases, answering to no one. There was a man once, a doctor named Kevin, but it didn’t quite work out the way Kitty had hoped.Then the dreams begin.Denver, 1963: Katharyn Andersson is married to Lars, the love of her life. They have beautiful children, an elegant home, and good friends. It's everything Kitty Miller once believed she wanted—but it only exists when she sleeps.Convinced that these dreams are simply due to her overactive imagination, Kitty enjoys her nighttime forays into this alternate world. But with each visit, the more irresistibly real Katharyn’s life becomes. Can she choose which life she wants? If so, what is the cost of staying Kitty, or becoming Katharyn?As the lines between her worlds begin to blur, Kitty must figure out what is real and what is imagined. And how do we know where that boundary lies in our own lives?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cynthia Swanson |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 339 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.66 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,818 |
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What genre is The Bookseller?
The Bookseller is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Bookseller worth reading?
Based on 9.8K reader ratings, The Bookseller has an average score of 3.66 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Bookseller?
The Bookseller has 339 pages.
Who wrote The Bookseller?
The Bookseller was written by Cynthia Swanson. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for The Bookseller?
The ISBN-13 for The Bookseller is 9780062333000.0.
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