The Bridge - Karen Kingsbury

The Bridge

By Karen Kingsbury

  • Release Date: 2012-10-23
  • Genre: Religious Fiction
Score: 4
4
From 203 Ratings

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Someone Like You, Karen Kingsbury's heartwarming story about two couples, love lost and found, and the miracle that saved a bookstore is also the basis for a Hallmark Channel movie.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury has written a modern-day classic with this unforgettable love story set against the struggle of the American bookstore. Molly Allen lives alone in Portland, but she left her heart back in Tennessee when she walked away from Ryan five years ago. They had a rare sort of love she hasn’t found since.

Ryan Kelly lives in Nashville after a broken engagement and several years on the road touring with a country music duo. Sometimes when he’s lonely, he visits The Bridge—the oldest bookstore in historic downtown Franklin—and remembers the hours he and Molly once spent there.

For over four decades, Charlie and Donna Barton have run The Bridge, providing customers with coffee, conversation, and shelves of classics—even through dismal sales and the rise of digital books. Then the hundred-year flood sweeps through Franklin and destroys everything. The bank is about to pull the store’s lease when tragedy strikes. Can two generations of readers rally together to save The Bridge? And is it possible that an unforgettable love might lead to the miracle of a second chance?

Reviews

  • Wow

    5
    By Hollyann ;)
    Great book!!
  • The Bridge

    2
    By tlmcgregor
    I just finished reading The Bridge, it would have been a great story if it had more depth. It was too short and it ended abruptly. I love all the books I have purchased by Karen Kingsbury but this book was disappointing.
  • The Bridge

    3
    By Ram mouse
    Was a little disappointed that it ended so soon. I felt a lot of story wasn't told. The Bridge should have been restored and everyone would come back to the grand opening along with owners.
  • The Bridge

    2
    By Ksjhfkusdfhuksdfh
    I'm sorry but this book was really cheesy and completely unrealistic. Its sad that people actually think that life works out this way. This book was over priced for the quality and length of the story. Read this only if you love those really corny Hallmark channel Christmas movies. Not sure how this was on the NY Times bestsellers list....
  • Heartwarming but could have been better

    3
    By Fourunder4
    The book was sweet but predictable and very short. Yet it was priced as a full novel. Very heartwarming Christmas miracle story.
  • Love it!

    4
    By Massiel 30
    I loved this story, but then again, I love all of Karen Kingsbury's books. She's an amazing writer. I only wish it was a little longer. I was wanting more.
  • Great story, great writing... Loved it

    4
    By Cmr828
    I loved The Bridge, what a great book. The story was heartwarming and touched my emotions on every level. I just wish it had not ended so quickly. I was expecting more and it just ended on me. I would recommend it to all my friends. Karen Kingsbury is a great writer!!!