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THE BOOK LOVER'S BOUDOIR
"This is a funny, life-affirming book. I loved it."

SCRAPPING AND PLAYING
"Heartwarming and thought provoking...I strongly recommend this book, I thoroughly enjoyed it."

THE BOOK DECODER
"Be it the storytelling or the setting or the characters, Charlie Laidlaw is the best! I highly recommend you to read Everyday Magic."

CUP OF TOAST
"With whispers of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Everyday Magic invites us to reflect on our lives – past and present – and look to our future. It lends itself to the view that anything is possible in the future, however long in years our past may have become. I highly recommend this novel."

DIVINE WORLD OF BOOKS
"Everyday Magic is an interesting, uplifting and  entertaining read. I really enjoyed this story and I highly recommend it."

WHAT CATHY READ NEXT
"Everyday Magic is a heartwarming story about rediscovering what really matters in life and the importance of treasuring the people who mean the most. to you...intimate, insightful, engaging."

ECHOES IN AN EMPTY ROOM
"I have enjoyed all of Charlie’s previous novels and knew this one would be just as good and it was...this was an uplifting read that shows us that if we want to change then we can but we have to do it for ourselves. I really enjoyed this book."

THE ZANY BIBLIOPHILE

"A wonderful and enjoyable read."


UNDISCOVERED SCOTLAND
"A charming book, written with great sensitivity."

READS. AND REELS
"I highly recommend this book."

BOOKS TEACUP AND REVIEWS
"Everyday Magic was refreshing, though-provoking, fun, and heart-warming."

JESSICA BELMONT
"Entertaining and compelling.  I highly recommend reading this one."

PHANTOM OF THE LIBRARY

"Something I heard about Laidlaw’s writing was his ability to take the everyday and make it extraordinary. From this read alone, I can certainly tell that this is true. Need a little bit of magic in your normal life? Need to find a moment that can make you laugh? You can find that here."

THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S WAY

"I recommend Everyday Magic most highly."

THE MAGIC OF WOR(L)DS

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I’m convinced that you would too!"

LILIYANA SHADOWYN

"Whether writing something more serious, meant to touch you at your core, or satire, trying to make you laugh in the face of more serious events, Laidlaw seems to have a magic pen. Another brilliant story from Charlie Laidlaw!"

JERA'S JAMBOREE

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Everyday Magic. A lovely read."

LEFT ON THE SHELF

"The author has produced a compelling story. I absolutely enjoyed going on this journey of discovery...It is an uplifting book about reflecting on the past and discovering what is really important in our present and future. I highly recommend it."

BETWEEN THE LINES

"A delightful story of recapturing who you are, and the important things that have gradually slipped into the background."

EMMA B BOOKS

"Heartwarming, funny and thought provoking."

THE WEE REVIEW

"Everyday Magic...is a glimpse into the possibilities life can hold if we stay positive and are not afraid to turn a corner and make a few changes. Charlie Laidlaw has once again given us a thought-provoking novel with a very light touch."

QUIRKY CAT'S REVIEWS

"It has been a while since I read a book that touched me, like Everyday Magic. Carole's story is poignant in part because it is so down to earth and so very human."

WHISPERING STORIES

"This was a really entertaining read that had me quickly turning the pages wanting more."

SCOTTISH FIELD

"This book is a joyous journey of discovery."

GRYFFINDORBOOKISHNERD

"Definitely recommend this beautiful book."

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