The Lost Bookshop, Evie Woods
The Lost Bookshop, Evie Woods
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The Lost Bookshop

Author: Evie Woods

Narrator: Avena Mansergh-Wallace, Olivia Mace, Nick Biadon

Unabridged: 12 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/22/2023


Synopsis

**Evie Woods' stunning new novel is available now** The Echo of Old Books The Lost Apothecary 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. ‘Beautifully written and …a delightful story for any book lover…an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wowwww!! It’s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one…It takes you on a journey like most books do, but ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must read for ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful story that …a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This spellbinding book and I couldn't put it down til the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A love story, one with. A warm, wonderful novel that sweeps up the reader into an absorbing, magical tale’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you … then I would fully recommend you read this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘: wit, a dash of magic, and a large heart. A fantastic read’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hailed as one of the best releases of 2023, this contemporary romance weaves a tale of realism across multiple timelines, cementing its place as a top pick in women's general fiction. Its great acclaim has quickly spread, poised to be the latest and last book you'll need to complete your must-read list for the year. For fans of Sally Page (The Book of Beginnings), Fiona Valpy (The Cypress Maze), Eve Chase (The Glass House) and Barbara Davis (The Echo of Old Books) and Jill Mansell (The One You Really Want). ‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’ Readers have fallen in love with :

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on June 20, 2023

What an absolutely lovely read! This is a true homage to books and book lovers everywhere. " 'The thing about books,' she said, 'is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.'" This is a dual timeline story. Narrated in the past by Opaline, who escapes her old......more

In a Nutshell: A story spanning multiple genres, timelines and themes. Has plenty of interesting elements but also a few loopholes. Will work better if you read it with your heart than with your head. Story Synopsis: Present-day Dublin. Martha has escaped an abusive marriage and is trying to stand on......more

Goodreads review by Terrie on July 25, 2023

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods is a Blend of Historical and Romance Fiction with a Sprinkle of Magical Realism on top! In 1921: Opaline flees England before her treacherous and much older brother forces her into an arranged marriage. She finds employment in a Paris bookshop called "Shakespeare and Co......more

Goodreads review by Nadino on October 18, 2023

The book attempts to straddle the line between realism and fantasy, but unfortunately, falls short on both fronts. The story introduces surreal elements like Reading people, magical tattoos, invisible characters, and shape-shifting houses, among others, which could have added a whimsical charm to th......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on February 09, 2025

I cannot resist reading a fabulous book about books that includes heart-wrenching yet empowering women’s fiction. It blends romance with magical realism, taking us on a journey from Paris to London and Ireland with dual timelines and three perspectives—Ophelia, Martha, and Henry. These characters, w......more


Quotes

‘The characters are so very well developed that it makes you feel that you are there with them sharing their stories too… ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly joyful, magical book…this story will’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘…a magical, enthralling read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One book that I liked so much and … one of those books that you constantly ask yourself “how did the author come up with this great story?”’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘…the mysterious bookshop and the promise of finding a long lost manuscript haunts the pages’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An enchanting plot, fabulous characters, and some good historical fiction… I’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely this book! A touch of magic, pure escapism, perfect!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐