A book review of The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. Fans of magical realism and historical fiction will love this moving read filled with mystery and heart.
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THE LOST BOOKSHOP
A Novel by Evie Woods
This Spring I am excited to say we travel to Dublin, Ireland with a novel full of heart, magic, and joy. An enthralling read I know will become a favorite for fans of magical realism and women’s fiction. Bestselling author Evie Woods crafts a story with a healthy dose of mystery, romance and told in multiple timelines. Without a doubt, one of the best book club picks of all time, this captivating read will keep you turning the pages well into the night. I am obsessed with the gorgeous cover, which was the first reason the book grabbed my attention. Once I read the premise, I knew it had to make our 2024 book club picks list.
The paperback came out in November 2023, but Evie Woods’ page turner is already a #1 Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, and Amazon Kindle Bestseller. It sold over half a million copies and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards. So, whether you are a member of our online IVI’S READS BOOK CLUB or looking for your next favorite read, here is our official APRIL BOOK CLUB PICK – THE LOST BOOKSHOP.
Book Synopsis & Details
– from the publisher
The Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets.
‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’
On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found…
For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives.
But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder… where nothing is as it seems.
Book Details:
Title: THE LOST BOOKSHOP
Author: EVIE WOODS
Publisher: One More Chapter
Print Length: 448 pages
Publication Date: June 22, 2023
Genres: Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Women’s Fiction
Where to Buy: Amazon; Bookshop; Barnes & Noble
THE LOST BOOKSHOP
BOOK REVIEW
Set against Dublin’s backdrop, THE LOST BOOKSHOP is a captivating tale told in multiple points of view and alternating timelines. Evie Woods weaves an engrossing tale about the lives of Martha, Opaline, and Henry, whose journeys lead to a mysterious bookshop, which is a character in its own right. From the vivid descriptions to the well thought out character development and atmospheric prose, THE LOST BOOKSHOP is the ultimate page turner. Especially interesting for me was the idea of a lost manuscript, the mystery of the bookshop, and the connection between the characters.
“it’s better to keep your mouth shut and look stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.”
― Evie Woods, The Lost Bookshop
There is so much to love about this story, but there are also parts of it that can be difficult to read, especially for victims of DV. That’s the thing about great works of fiction – we can get so emersed into the world of the characters that we see, feel, and experience life through their eyes. I was expecting a book about books, a magical bookshop, and a world of wonder, which THE LOST BOOKSHOP delivered. What I wasn’t expecting was the domestic violence angle, as well as mental institution abuse. For me those are difficult, triggering themes to read, as they could be for a lot of readers, I suspect.
Going in with this in mind, THE LOST BOOKSHOP by Evie Woods is a fascinating read. It will stir up emotions and whisk you away to a world where a bookshop could be an escape. Where nothing is as it seems and friends can be found in the most unexpected of places. This is a story of strength, survival, standing up for yourself, and for those who cannot stand up for themselves. It’s a story of love, friendship, legacy, wonder, lost manuscripts, and the lasting power of books.
About the Author and What to Read Next
Evie Woods is the author of The Lost Bookshop, the #1 Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times and Amazon Kindle bestseller, which was shortlisted for a British Book Award, and translated into 21 languages. Her new novel, The Story Collector will be published in July 2024.
Evie lives on the West Coast of Ireland where she escapes the inclement weather by writing stories that push the boundary between what is real and what we wish were so. Drawing inspiration from the unseen forces that shape our lives and the healing power of storytelling, she invites the reader to embrace the magic that exists in our ordinary lives.
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The Lost Bookshop
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FINAL THOUGHTS
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