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The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan
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really liked it
bookshelves: enjoyed-the-setting, read-in-2023, some-romance

3.5 STARS

Hattie is a widow at 28 and raising her 5 year old daughter. She is also managing the historic inn, Maple Sugar. She definitely has her hands full after losing Brent. She was trying to live his dream.

Christmas is weeks away and the hotel was booking fast, adding more stress to Hattie. She has a grumpy housekeeper who glowers at her and a chef with anger issues.

I loved the setting and the hotel's well-stocked library shelves. There is also fun "book talk" as a book club has made reservations.

This one was a bit on the longer side, but I enjoyed the women's friendship, the dreamy hotel setting, and the little mystery that evolved. Recommend if you enjoy Hallmark-ish/ bookish reads with a dash of mystery.

Thanks to EW for my arc. OUT Sept 2023
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Reading Progress

June 12, 2023 – Shelved
June 12, 2023 – Shelved as: to-read
July 1, 2023 – Started Reading
July 1, 2023 –
13.0% "I didn't realize it had a Christmas theme!

I guess I'll be reading Christmas in July 🎉"
July 2, 2023 –
30.0%
July 4, 2023 –
56.0% "Oh, a little twisty when the reach the hotel!"
July 5, 2023 –
68.0% "A bit Hallmarky, but I'm enjoying........."
July 6, 2023 –
86.0%
July 7, 2023 – Shelved as: enjoyed-the-setting
July 7, 2023 – Shelved as: read-in-2023
July 7, 2023 – Shelved as: some-romance
July 7, 2023 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Melissa (new) - added it
Jul 10, 2023 07:19AM

Melissa ~ Bantering Books Great review, Holly! I'm tempted to try this one because of the cover. It's gorgeous. :)


message 2: by Michelle (new)
Jul 10, 2023 07:40AM

Michelle Super review, Holly! 🧡 This sounds like a cute one!


message 3: by Kaceey (new)
Jul 10, 2023 07:44AM

Kaceey Terrific review Holly!💖


message 4: by Ceecee (new)
Jul 10, 2023 09:41AM

Ceecee So many books recently on the long side! Great review Holly 💚


message 5: by Maureen (new)
Jul 10, 2023 10:48AM

Maureen Great review Holly ❤️‍🩹


message 6: by Teres (new)
Jul 10, 2023 11:19AM

Teres Christmas in July! 🎄


message 7: by Jayme (new)
Jul 10, 2023 12:02PM

Jayme Wonderful review 💕


message 8: by Rosh (new)
Jul 10, 2023 01:36PM

Rosh Sounds quite sweet for the holidays. Glad you enjoyed it, Holly. Lovely review! 💞


message 9: by Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 10, 2023 04:31PM

Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill I love Hallmark type reads! I will have to check this out. Great review Holly!


message 10: by Catherine (new)
Jul 10, 2023 04:37PM

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - so very behind! Never too early for a little 🎄 cheer! 😏 Great review Holly! 💚


message 11: by Bianca (new)
Jul 10, 2023 05:56PM

Bianca I'm not read for Xmas, but then again, I'm always taken by surprise that it's Christmas again. :-)


message 12: by Kat (new)
Jul 10, 2023 08:03PM

Kat The cover is lovely! I'm glad the story was too. Wonderful review, Holly! 💗


message 13: by Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile) (new) - added it
Jul 11, 2023 04:35AM

Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile) Sounds like an entertaining read! Great review, Holly!🧡


message 14: by L.A. (new)
Jul 11, 2023 05:21AM

L.A. How adorable that cover is!! ❤️ great review!


message 15: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 11, 2023 05:24AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Melissa wrote: "Great review, Holly! I'm tempted to try this one because of the cover. It's gorgeous. :)"

Isn't it dreamy! Thanks Melissa! 😍


message 16: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 11, 2023 05:25AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Michelle wrote: "Super review, Holly! 🧡 This sounds like a cute one!"

It also has some depth to it, Thanks Michelle! 💗


message 17: by Rachel (new)
Jul 11, 2023 05:35AM

Rachel Hanes Wonderful review, Holly! 💗 It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit! 🤗


message 18: by Marialyce (new)
Jul 11, 2023 06:04AM

Marialyce Great review! I am busily buying birthday presents as we have lots of summer babies, so Christmas is a far off thought. :)


message 19: by Jasmine (new)
Jul 11, 2023 09:43AM

Jasmine Glad you enjoyed, Holly!


message 20: by Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) (new) - added it
Jul 11, 2023 10:26AM

Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) I had been wondering about this one, sounds like a cute read.


message 21: by Barbara (new)
Jul 12, 2023 06:37AM

Barbara Christmas in July! Christmas magic should be shared in all the months during the year. Wonderful review Holly!


message 22: by JanB (new)
Jul 12, 2023 07:08AM

JanB I want to go to the Book Club Hotel! This sounds fun and I absolutely do enjoy some of the Hallmark movies at Christmas 💘


message 23: by Terrie (new)
Jul 12, 2023 07:45AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Terrific review, Holly💗and sometimes Hallmark mixed with book and Christmas hits a sweet spot! Glad you enjoyed!


message 24: by Canadian Jen (new)
Jul 12, 2023 08:15AM

Canadian Jen I like the name of this one! Nice review, Holly


message 25: by Yun (new)
Jul 12, 2023 11:45AM

Yun Great review, Holly! Sounds sweet! :)


message 26: by Chelsea (new) - added it
Jul 12, 2023 12:33PM

Chelsea Humphrey Great review, Holly and that cover is stunning!


message 27: by Shelley's Book Nook (new)
Jul 13, 2023 07:02PM

Shelley's Book Nook Great review, Holly. 💕🤩


message 28: by Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up (new)
Jul 13, 2023 08:35PM

Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up although trying to spend more time on GR) A place to visit 😁 Excellent review Holly 💖


message 29: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:34AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Holly!💖"

Thanks Kaceey! 💗


message 30: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:34AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Ceecee wrote: "So many books recently on the long side! Great review Holly 💚"

The 300 ish page count is my sweet spot! Thanks Ceecee! 💗


message 31: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:35AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Maureen wrote: "Great review Holly ❤️‍🩹"

Thanks Maureen! 💗


message 32: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:35AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Teres wrote: "Christmas in July! 🎄"

I didn't even realize! Thanks Teres 😍


message 33: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:35AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jayme wrote: "Wonderful review 💕"

Thanks Jayme! 💗


message 34: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:36AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Rosh wrote: "Sounds quite sweet for the holidays. Glad you enjoyed it, Holly. Lovely review! 💞"

Thanks Rosh! 💗


message 35: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:36AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "I love Hallmark type reads! I will have to check this out. Great review Holly!"

You will likely love this one, Thanks Kim! 😍


message 36: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:52AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Catherine wrote: "Never too early for a little 🎄 cheer! 😏 Great review Holly! 💚"

Thanks Catherine! 💗


message 37: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:52AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Bianca wrote: "I'm not read for Xmas, but then again, I'm always taken by surprise that it's Christmas again. :-)"

Right around the corner! 😂💗


message 38: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:53AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kat *is trying to catch up* wrote: "The cover is lovely! I'm glad the story was too. Wonderful review, Holly! 💗"

Thanks Kat! 💗


message 39: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 14, 2023 05:54AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Sujoya wrote: "Sounds like an entertaining read! Great review, Holly!🧡"

Thanks Sujoya! 💞


message 40: by Louise (new)
Jul 14, 2023 10:21AM

Louise Wilson Fabulous review Holly!!


message 41: by Heather Adores Books (new)
Jul 15, 2023 04:39PM

Heather Adores Books Super review, Holly!


message 42: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 17, 2023 06:08AM

Holly B (slower pace!) L.A. wrote: "How adorable that cover is!! ❤️ great review!"

Thanks L.A. 💞


message 43: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 17, 2023 06:09AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Rachel wrote: "Wonderful review, Holly! 💗 It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit! 🤗"

Always fun for a Xmas in July read! 😍


message 44: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 17, 2023 06:10AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Marialyce wrote: "Great review! I am busily buying birthday presents as we have lots of summer babies, so Christmas is a far off thought. :)"

It is a bit early! 😂


message 45: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 17, 2023 06:10AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jasmine wrote: "Glad you enjoyed, Holly!"

Thanks Jasmine! 😍


message 46: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 17, 2023 06:10AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Melissa (Back But Always Behind) wrote: "I had been wondering about this one, sounds like a cute read."

It was a cute one! 🙌


message 47: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 18, 2023 05:38AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Barbara wrote: "Christmas in July! Christmas magic should be shared in all the months during the year. Wonderful review Holly!"

Thanks Barbara! 😍


message 48: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 18, 2023 05:38AM

Holly B (slower pace!) JanB wrote: "I want to go to the Book Club Hotel! This sounds fun and I absolutely do enjoy some of the Hallmark movies at Christmas 💘"

This was enjoyable! 😍


message 49: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 18, 2023 05:39AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Terrie wrote: "Terrific review, Holly💗and sometimes Hallmark mixed with book and Christmas hits a sweet spot! Glad you enjoyed!"

Thanks Terrie! 😍


message 50: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 18, 2023 05:39AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jen CAN wrote: "I like the name of this one! Nice review, Holly"

Thanks Jen! ❤️


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