The Bridge

A Novel

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: January LaVoy

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Ring, 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?

loved it!

...didn't want to wait until Christmas 2016 to find out what happened to Molly , Ryan & The Bridge

Great book but voices were lacking.

The book itself is great and the reading talent is good until she portrays the voices in the dialog. The voices have a strong hick accent that is not at all accurate for the people of Mississippi or the character.

Enjoyable

I found "The Bridge" to be quite an enjoyable addition to my collection. Having read many Karen Kingsbury books, it was a bit predictable. I still liked it though. Much better than the Hallmark movie.

Great story

This was a fantastic Karen Kingsbury story with lots of twist and turns. I really enjoyed this book. As far as I’m concerned this is a must read.. I may reread it again. It was that

Second chances giving hope

If you could sum up The Bridge in three words, what would they be?

hopeful, faith & kindness

Who was your favorite character and why?

Charlie b/c he cared so deeply about those around him and wouldn't give up

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

yes

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Charlie realized he didn't want to die, and he cried out to God