Cover Image: Summer at the Santorini Bookshop

Summer at the Santorini Bookshop

Pub Date:   |   Archive Date:

Member Reviews

Delighted to be included on the blog tour for this summer romance, just sad I read it in rainy Manchester rather than on a sun drenched beach!

Recipe: 1 holiday in Santorini, 1 bookshop WITH A BAR, 1 Greek adonis, 1 cute girl next door, 1 cocktail guzzling grandma and 6 rescue dogs = The perfect summer read.

I really enjoyed this book, loved all the characters, particularly Gran a nine times married, octogenarian, with a huge zest for life, so much so she moves to Santorini and opens a book shop, I even enjoyed the ‘Fun Police’ Evie’s Mum and sister Posy interfering from the US. I had a few ideas for the ending as I was reading, some panned out, but others were a nice surprise.

I really felt like I got to know Santorini while I was reading the book and have wanderlust again!

Was this review helpful?

A fun summer clean romance read with books! I loved Gran, she was awesome. The storyline was a little muddled here and there - it had a lot of 'stuff' - but the mini twist at the end was cute. I found the inner monologue and the actual dialogue was a bit tricky to keep track of but I think I had an ARC so not final edit. Evie was a little contradictory at times but then, most of us are lol. A quick, light read.

Was this review helpful?

Summer at the Santorini Bookshop is a lovely, romantic, fun loving, heartwarming, family oriented story by Rebecca Raisin.

Rebecca has a delightful way of allowing you to escape into a world of fun and frivolity while still keeping it so real and relatable.
She weaves together fun, love, nostalgia and a touch of whimsy, making it impossible to put the book down.

Whether you’re lounging on the beach or curled up by the fireplace, this book is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a dose of sunshine and heartfelt storytelling.

I’ve adored all of Raisin’s previous works, and Summer at the Santorini Bookshop is no exception.
I would absolutely recommend this book as well as all of her previous ones!

Thankyou to author Rebecca Raisin, HQ Digital and Netgalley, for the opportunity to read this book!
Charlene 📚🤗🌸 @lastnownext

Was this review helpful?

In Summer at the Santorini Bookshop an out of control grandma Floretta who is on husband number nine gets some help from her introverted book nerd granddaughter Evie. Trying to make the dream bookshop a profitable business Evie meets fellow book nerd and the landlords grandson Georgios who is also handsome as a greek god.

This novel is fun, with a fantastic setting and loads of local characters. Will Evie give up her search for the perfect job, will Georgios return to New York, will the book shop close or succeed, and will Floretta keep number 9 or move on to husband number 10? Very enjoyable read.

Was this review helpful?

I received a free copy of, Summer at the Santorini Bookshop, by Rebecca Raisin, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Losing her job does not stop Evie for long, she decides to go to Santorini to help her grandmother with her bookstore. This will be no ordinary summer for Evie, will she find the one this summer? A good beach read.

Was this review helpful?

This was perfect book for escapism, I loved the relationship between Evie and her Gran. I also love the fact that her gran and knows exactly what she wants. I really hope there is a sequel to this wonderful book.
If you're looking for a light read, a budding romance and some wacky characters, all set in a beautifully stunning location, then this is the perfect summer read.

Was this review helpful?

This has been the perfect feel good read of the year, truly magical.

When Evie is made redundant from her role as a book scout, she doesn’t know where to start at rebuilding her career. But when her mum asks her if she could spare the summer to head over to her gran in Santorini she jumps at the chance as she realises that her gran now runs her own bookshop on the island.

Evie realises that her gran has gotten herself in some bother financially and needs her help with an urgent matter involving a handsome “Greek god” as she likes to refer to him as.

Follow her journey over the summer for this page turning feel good read, an inspirational and uplifting read.

Was this review helpful?

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. This was a great easy read, great characters, good storyline. I really enjoyed it and would recommend.

Was this review helpful?

Reading a book about a bookshop makes me smile as I am reading.
Evie was made redundant at her job as a book scout. This stops her in her tracks and then much to her delight she finds out her grandmother has taken over a bookshop in Santorini and off she goes!
The characters in this book are so well written that you can’t help but like them as you read this book.
This is a great beach read. Grab this book and settle in for the time you spend in Santorini and the fun you will have there!
Thank you NetGalley, HQ and Rebecca Raisin for the copy of Summer at the Santorini Bookshop. This is my personal review.

Was this review helpful?

I love Rebecca Raisin's stories and was very happy when I received the message that I could read her new story. And it was great again. The setting is beautiful, the island of Santorini is so beautiful and she has described it well. I also loved her grandmother's bookstore. What a great place. Bibliotherapy is the best bookstore name ever and the idea of ​​a nightclub in a bookstore is a great idea.

The characters are also spot-on again. I realy likes Evie, but loved her grandmother. She (Floretta) is 83 and a wonderful person. She was mysterious, but so sweet. The care of the dogs and the way she enjoys Evie's presence. How deep that love goes is even more noticeable at the end. Evie is fun and sweet and a bit socially awkward, but turns out to be able to handle herself very well. She becomes stronger and more confident and makes new friends (like Roxy)

The story is a big sunny dream holiday to experience. It is cheerful, fun and has so much humor in it. I enjoyed this book and hope there will be a sequel. Girlfriend Roxy can't stay alone, can she?

About Summer at the Santorini bookshop:

Santorini, a dream island, and Evie travels there. Not entirely involuntary. She has lost her job as a book scout and there is something going on with her grandmother who married husband number nine there and now runs a bookstore. So her mother sends her on a trip to check out what grandma has come up with again. The bookstore is heavenly, and the problems are great. But Evie, who doesn't care much for people, turns out to be a savior and even goes on a fake date with the handsome Georgios.

Was this review helpful?

When Santorini and a bookshop are both mentioned in the title, I had no hesitation in wanting to read this book. The trope of a fake relationship is done well as the protagonists begin to reveal their true feelings for each other - however, not before much mayhem is created regarding the future of the bookshop. The granny is not only eccentric but totally over the top ( perhaps a tad too much at times to be really credible) yet brings a lovely, light-heated tone to the book.

If you're looking for a light read, a budding romance and some wacky characters, all set in a beautifully stunning location, then this is the perfect summer read.

Was this review helpful?

Evie heads to Santorini to visit her Gran and her new bookshop after being made redundant. But once there life on the island isn’t quite as she expected, her Gran has got herself in a pickle with her landlord and comes up with the plan for Evie to fake date his grandson, Georgios, to help keep the peace.

What I loved most about this book was the setting. I felt like I had been transported to Santorini, a place that has been on my bucket list for a long time, and now I’m even more desperate to get there. As I was reading it felt like I could see the sea and the white and blue buildings as well as feel the sun on my skin.

The characters were also great. Evie was very quirky but one I think we could all resonate with. My favourite had to be Gran though, her eccentricity would certainly keep you on your toes and she is such a laugh.

I think the cover encapsulates this book perfectly.

A lovely feel-good book that has you travelling to Santorini from your armchair.

This one should definitely be added to your summer TBR. What more could you want than sunshine and books.

Was this review helpful?

Books, sunshine, cocktails, sea, beaches, dogs and handsome Greek men - what’s not to love?! Well, to be honest, Greek men are far too hairy for me but I’m sure others love them!!!

Evie has lost her job and joins her eccentric grandmother in Santorini, where she has married for the ninety-millionth time. I loved all the characters. Each had their own quirky ways and were delightful to read about. The dogs were all brilliant! Especially Houdini, who loves stealing wallets and hiding them from his owners!

Evie is trying not to fall for Georgios, Granny is trying not to get into anymore debt and Evie’s mum and sister are trying to find out all about what is actually happening in Santorini, but no one is telling them anything! In the meantime, Granny and Evie are running the bookshop and planning the opening of a cute evening cocktail bar.

Once you’ve read this, I guarantee you’ll want to jump on a plane and whisk yourself off to Santorini for your next holiday.

Thank you to NetGalley, HQ and Rachel’s Random Resources for the opportunity to read and review Summer at the Santorini Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin.

Was this review helpful?

Summer at the Santorini Booshop has all the hallmarks of the perfect summer read; a stunning location, quirky fun characters, fake dating, books, and dogs. The story is infused with humour on every page making it a lighthearted read. The romance was sweet and cute.
I've never heard of a book scout but that's Evie's job and it sounds like the perfect gig.
She goes to Santorini at the behest of her meddlesome mother and sister to help her grandmother who is having trouble paying the rent on her bookshop. Gran is a hoot. She's a colourful character with a zest for life and a penchant for getting married having recently walked down the aisle for the ninth time.
Gran is not very forthcoming with the truth surrounding her financial situation and the state of her recent marriage so there were a couple of twists along the way. Fake dating Georgios is more complicated than it sounds when real feelings begin to develop. I had an idea of how things would go with Evie and Georgios but it was a lot of fun to watch them find their happy ever after.

Was this review helpful?

A lovely read, ideal for a summer holiday! Set on Santorini in a bookshop - my idea of heaven! Great characters and a good story. I definitely recommend!

Was this review helpful?

A lovely bit of romantic escapism. Set on beautiful Santorini conjuring up images of sunshine and blue waters. Finding love surrounded by books what could be better. This would be a great read lying on a beach somewhere. I read it to try and bring some sunshine into the gloomy British weather.

I found the characters are all likeable. Yes, it is a cheesy fake dating trope romance, but it can't help but bring a smile to my face.

A fun easy read that has the feel-good factor.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy

Was this review helpful?

A rom com in a beautiful setting. Romance and comedy abound. Evie's legendary gran Floretta has married husband number 9 on the beautiful island of Santorini. Evie, having just been made redundant, is sent by her mother and sister to see what nonsense her gran is up to as she has been arrested. Gran needs her help in setting up her new business and to distract her landlord's grandson. Fun, laughs, misunderstandings, fake romance, this has it all. Great fun. #netgalley #summeratthesantorinibookshop

Was this review helpful?

I was so immersed reading this book that I actually felt like I had visited this bookshop. I loved everything about this book and hope that there is a sequel that focuses on Roxy.

Was this review helpful?

Ah if I didn’t want to go back to Greece before reading this then I definitely do now! And the idea of a little bookshop being situated overlooking to Aegean Sea is just perfect. Then add in a few cheeky literary cocktails, a bundle of quirky dogs and Gran… I mean get me on that plane now please!!?

The setting of this book is incredible but that wasn’t all, the characters were also great, my favourite had to be gran as she just had me chuckling aloud with some of her antics - especially as we were coming up to the end of the book!

I did feel like the Georgios and Evie romance was a bit extra at first, like it was a bit of a whirlwind fairytale - almost a bit like Evie herself really! Doubting that Georgios could actually like her as much as it appeared…

This was a lovely feel good book and I loved all of the literary puns and how much it revolved around the book world, I’m excited to see what her other books are like now!!!

Was this review helpful?

Evie has just lost her job as a book scout when she is offered the chance to work at her grandmothers book shop in Santorini.
Her grandmother is a legend - married nine times and has led a long and varied life. However, her gran has upset her landlord who is threatening to close the bookshop and sell it.
When her Gran decides Evie should date the landlords grandson Evie is reluctant to but that changes when she sees him.
Can she save the bookshop and follow her dreams!

Was this review helpful?