Hi! I'm a new reader. The way your words make me feel as though I'm *right there* is so powerful. Thank you for this. Your storytelling is the best kind of escapism.
God. I didn’t know I was waiting for this, but I really really was! I adore this bookstore, thank you for making my morning full of laughter and on the lookout for anything ‘hot’ ha!
Ok, ok. So, we agreed on your last post on an 8 character contemporary romance bookshop series. How can I support you in this? Virtual co-work? Early reader? Regular boxes of maple syrup shipped direct from Canada? You name it, I’ll do it.
My hot husband had ex's (still) calling, texting, and flirting after we were married. I finally stomped my feet and said no more. Yeah, he's got the hotness factor and upper hand in our marriage. Each time he walks through our door I remind myself that his hotness is even more steamy on the inside. I'm the luckiest 65-year old woman ever, to have landed his hotness at 62! Great read, I loved it! Thanks for your work.
How do you have me howling at every paragraph Jess?! This is so very good and so quotable but Notes only let's me highlight one quote - I can't make these kinds of decisions. Absolutely dying to know who the hot actor is (even though there's a fair chance I won't know him) - I'm Whatsapping you for this intel right now!
I found you!!! I didn't realize I'd been waiting to find you for so long!
I hate to admit, I had no idea who you were. Your publication was one of those add-on options after subscribing to someone else. I read "Tales from a tiny indie bookshop..." and thought, "Yes, please!" This was exactly what I was missing today. Thanks, Jess!
Now to scour your archives, or maybe I should pace myself, leaving them as little treats I allow myself to consume after I've finished each day's task list. 😉
This had me giggling, and feeling like we're just hanging out in the bookshop. I pictured Meg Ryan and her employees in You've Got Mail, just enjoying each other's company, checking out hot customers. So fun.
New reader and binging all of your posts - truly laugh out loud content. My takeaway from this one is that your bookstore needs to host a singles bookclub (asking for a friend... 😂)
I literally feel myself smiling every single time I read a story. I thought the London bookstore from 84 Charing Cross Road was etched on my heart forever but this place is giving me You’ve Got Mail vibes and I’m so so glad.
Right. That’s it, Jess. I’ve made a decision. The pleasure I’ve been receiving from your writing is practically obscene. Your book is now at the very top of my Christmas wish list. Thank you for brightening everything.
Funny and cute. Even to a very old person like me. I had to look up Mr Chalamet and....not hot. Needs a meal and a comb. I was rather hoping the hot actor might turn out to be Tom Cullen, but I think he's probably a couple decades too old..... I don't want to depress you but you will find as you get older that the already poor ratio of hot men to lovely women just dwindles away to nothing...
Someone get this woman in a writers’ room now!!! This bookstore will be Netflix famous soon, mark my words🥳
Hi! I'm a new reader. The way your words make me feel as though I'm *right there* is so powerful. Thank you for this. Your storytelling is the best kind of escapism.
God. I didn’t know I was waiting for this, but I really really was! I adore this bookstore, thank you for making my morning full of laughter and on the lookout for anything ‘hot’ ha!
The mildew sweater!!! I’m dying!!!!
Ok, ok. So, we agreed on your last post on an 8 character contemporary romance bookshop series. How can I support you in this? Virtual co-work? Early reader? Regular boxes of maple syrup shipped direct from Canada? You name it, I’ll do it.
My hot husband had ex's (still) calling, texting, and flirting after we were married. I finally stomped my feet and said no more. Yeah, he's got the hotness factor and upper hand in our marriage. Each time he walks through our door I remind myself that his hotness is even more steamy on the inside. I'm the luckiest 65-year old woman ever, to have landed his hotness at 62! Great read, I loved it! Thanks for your work.
Because I'm old I had to google Timothèe Chalamet. But I can still get this whole story. Wise and witty!
That's hot. This whole newsletter this week was smart and funny. Thank you for spilling some real truths.
Read this and laughed out loud. Looked in the mirror and said: "Yep, I still got it." (The fact that I'm 65 and lost it years ago, is irrelevant.)
How do you have me howling at every paragraph Jess?! This is so very good and so quotable but Notes only let's me highlight one quote - I can't make these kinds of decisions. Absolutely dying to know who the hot actor is (even though there's a fair chance I won't know him) - I'm Whatsapping you for this intel right now!
I found you!!! I didn't realize I'd been waiting to find you for so long!
I hate to admit, I had no idea who you were. Your publication was one of those add-on options after subscribing to someone else. I read "Tales from a tiny indie bookshop..." and thought, "Yes, please!" This was exactly what I was missing today. Thanks, Jess!
Now to scour your archives, or maybe I should pace myself, leaving them as little treats I allow myself to consume after I've finished each day's task list. 😉
This had me giggling, and feeling like we're just hanging out in the bookshop. I pictured Meg Ryan and her employees in You've Got Mail, just enjoying each other's company, checking out hot customers. So fun.
New reader and binging all of your posts - truly laugh out loud content. My takeaway from this one is that your bookstore needs to host a singles bookclub (asking for a friend... 😂)
I literally feel myself smiling every single time I read a story. I thought the London bookstore from 84 Charing Cross Road was etched on my heart forever but this place is giving me You’ve Got Mail vibes and I’m so so glad.
Right. That’s it, Jess. I’ve made a decision. The pleasure I’ve been receiving from your writing is practically obscene. Your book is now at the very top of my Christmas wish list. Thank you for brightening everything.
Funny and cute. Even to a very old person like me. I had to look up Mr Chalamet and....not hot. Needs a meal and a comb. I was rather hoping the hot actor might turn out to be Tom Cullen, but I think he's probably a couple decades too old..... I don't want to depress you but you will find as you get older that the already poor ratio of hot men to lovely women just dwindles away to nothing...
This was my favourite post yet (and I LOVED the others!) Absolutely agree about Fleishman is in Trouble—I’m so obsessed with that book.