Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop

A Novel

By: Jenny Colgan

Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton

Your most delightful holiday read: the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Christmas Bookshop, from beloved Scottish author Jenny Colgan.

Christmas comes early—far too early—to McCredie’s little Old Town bookshop in Edinburgh. It’s summer, but an American production company has decided that McCredie’s is the perfect location to film a very cheesy Christmas movie. After all, who can resist the charmingly narrow historic street with its Victorian grey stone buildings and warmly lit shop windows?

Carmen Hogan, the bookshop’s manager, is amused and a bit horrified by the goings-on, but the money the studio is paying is too good to pass up. She uses the little windfall from filming to create new displays and fend off a buyout offer from an obnoxious millionaire who wants to turn McCredie’s into a souvenir shop selling kilts made in China and plastic Nessies. Still reeling slightly from a breakup, Carmen’s not particularly looking forward to the holidays. But just as snow begins to fall and the lights of Christmas blink on, all sorts of lovely new possibilities present themselves…for McCredie’s bookstore, and for Carmen herself.

• A touching holiday read
• Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances
• A delightful Christmas gift

Outstanding performance

The story was a wonderful listen for the holiday season. But the performance really stood out to me as one of the best I have heard.

I cant vet enough of Jenny Colgan’s stories.

I am always grateful whenever thérèse is one more, and its never thé last one.

Not Jenny's Best

I loved the descriptions of Edinburgh and the books. But Carmen 's character was very self centered and not very likable. I usually love all her books and will read mor but I had to force myself to finish.

An Absolute Delight!

I couldn’t wait to get back to listening to this book every chance I got. The narration of the book was as charming as the story itself. A complete delight in every way!

Charming and heartfelt

A fantastic sequel to the Christmas Book Shop with all the heart, laughter and delightful characters of the first book, plus some lovely new ones. - Mandi

Absolutely Enjoyable

Wonderful follow-up to book 1, enjoy this Author Immensely. I would be remiss to not mention the performance of the narrator, excellent.

Cozy Christmas

This is a sweet story with the characters we met and loved before and some new ones we might not love so much! I enjoyed the cozy warmth of the story. I was really hoping for some karma to smack Mary! lol

Sweet, enjoyable read

I enjoyed this sweet holiday read thank you. Fifteen words minimum! Well I liked following the main character through her escape.

Charming

So delightful! The first book inspired our trip to Edinburgh and it was fun to hear about the city this time and be able to picture the places thinking, we’ve been there! Excellent narration.

A solid return to this setting.

I liked the characters and their kindness, along with the descriptions of Edinburgh and the bookshop.