Informationen zum Autor Tessa Bickers studied journalism at Bournemouth university, and went on to co-present a breakfast radio show in the South West. Moving into celebrity news, she's interviewed some of the biggest names in show business, including Leonardo DiCaprio and the cast of Sex and the City. Tess started her creative career as a singer-songwriter and after a few failed X Factor auditions she went on to perform at Glastonbury Festival, and Secret Garden Party with her band Tess and the Tellers. These days she's replaced her guitar with a keyboard, and songs for books. THE BOOK SWAP is her debut novel, publishing in 2024. Klappentext Two book lovers. Two broken hearts. One fresh chapter?A REASON TO LIVE. Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living - but has no idea how. Then she loses her favourite book, a heavily annotated copy of To Kill A Mockingbird containing her friend's last gift. A REASON TO LOVE. When James finds Erin's note-filled book in his local community bookshelf, it sparks a life-changing conversation. He writes his own message for her to find, inviting her to meet him in the margins of Great Expectations. As the book exchange continues, they both begin to open up . . . and perhaps fall in love. A REASON TO FORGIVE? But Erin and James have a shared history that neither of them has guessed. How will Erin react when she discovers that the other writer isn't a stranger at all - but the person she swore she'd never forgive?Funny, heartwarming and romantic, THE BOOK SWAP is story of second chances and new beginnings. It is also a heartfelt love letter to books and the power of reading. Vorwort The funny, heartwarming and romantic debut novel from Tessa Bickers about two strangers who fall in love through the notes they write in the margins of their favourite books - perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary. Zusammenfassung Funny, heart-warming and romantic, The Book Swap is story of second chances and new beginnings. It is also a heartfelt love letter to books and the power of reading... A REASON TO LIVE. Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living - but has no idea how. Then she loses her favourite book, a heavily annotated copy of To Kill A Mockingbird containing her friend's last gift. A REASON TO LOVE. When James finds Erin's note-filled book in his local community bookshelf, it sparks a life-changing conversation. He writes his own message for her to find, inviting her to meet him in the margins of Great Expectations . As the book exchange continues, they both begin to open up . . . and perhaps fall in love. A REASON TO FORGIVE? But Erin and James have a shared history that neither of them has guessed. How will Erin react when she discovers that the other writer isn't a stranger at all - but the person she swore she'd never forgive? Your favourite authors are loving The Book Swap : 'Catnip for any book geek' CESCA MAJOR 'It's You've Got Mail, but make it even more bookish' NIAMH HARGAN 'A gorgeous debut from tremendous Tessa Bickers' SALLY PHILLIPS 'What a gorgeous, life-affirming, bookishly beautiful novel this is!' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN 'If you love books and you love love , you are going to adore The Book Swap ' JULIE COHEN ...

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The funny, heartwarming and romantic debut novel from Tessa Bickers about two strangers who fall in love through the notes they write in the margins of their favourite books - perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary.

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**Two book lovers. Two broken hearts. One fresh chapter?

A REASON TO LIVE.

Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living - but has no idea how.
Then she loses her favourite book, a heavily annotated copy of To Kill A Mockingbird containing her friend's last gift.

A REASON TO LOVE.

When James finds Erin's note-filled book in his local community bookshelf, it sparks a life-changing conversation. He writes his own message for her to find, inviting her to meet him in the margins of Great Expectations. As the book exchange continues, they both begin to open up . . . and perhaps fall in love.

A REASON TO FORGIVE?

But Erin and James have a shared history that neither of them has guessed. How will Erin react when she discovers that the other writer isn't a stranger at all - but the person she swore she'd never forgive?

Funny, heartwarming and romantic, THE BOOK SWAP is story of second chances and new beginnings. It is also a heartfelt love letter to books and the power of reading.