#Evie Woods

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Did anyone else get a lot of A.Z. FELL & Co. vibes from The Lost Bookshop? The way the bookshop was clearly alive and conspired about the people in its vicinity, the way it was capable of way more power than expected, the way it had whimsical little trinkets and odd books in so many places. (And especially in how it forced people to read specific books.)

It would be a fantastic au for an Ineffable Husbands fanfic.

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"The thing about books," she said, "is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of."

-The Lost Bookshop

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“In a place called lost strange things are found.”

Evie Woods- The Lost Bookshop

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The Lost Bookshop

By: Evie Woods

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.

The Keeper of Stories 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.’

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Read -> Reading -> To-Read

Here's what's been in Beth's TBR pile lately!

✅ Just Finished:

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

This magical novel is a love letter to books, readers, authors, libraries and bookshops. Traveling between 1922 and a modern timeline, Woods captivates the reader by weaving magic with reality. She builds extremely strong, passionate and complex women in Opaline, Martha and Madame Bowden while keeping in line with the events evolving around them. Small but special appearances by James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway will delight readers, as will locations in France, England and Ireland.

Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

A charming rom-com, especially perfect for March (set in Cobh)! Raine and Jack's charisma and connection will have readers chuckling and cheering. Jack has OCD and runs the LOCAL pub. Raine has recently dropped out of medical school, copes with ADHD and travels the world playing music. Full of lovable characters, readers will breeze through this novel and feel full-hearted after.

♾️ Currently Listening: Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen

Perfect match for viewers of series Derry Girls. Maeve Murray and her friends work in the local factory as they await the results of their exams and what they hope will be the start of their new lives—away from their small town and The Troubles.

🔮 To Read: We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland by Fintan O'Toole

I'm looking forward to reading this author's viewpoints on growing up in a changing Ireland. The prelude indicates a promising journey through his experiences.

See more of Beth's recs

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"The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods.

"The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods is a heartwarming novel that follows the journey of Maddie Hanson, who inherits a struggling bookstore from her beloved grandfather in the quaint town of Cavern Cove. Determined to honor her grandfather's legacy, Maddie embarks on a mission to revive the bookstore and restore its former glory. Along the way, she encounters a cast of charming characters, including the enigmatic James Gallagher, whose presence adds a spark of romance to her life. As Maddie delves deeper into the bookstore's history, she uncovers family secrets and hidden treasures that shed light on her own identity and purpose. With the support of her newfound friends and the magic of books, Maddie learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the power of community. Evie Woods crafts a delightful narrative filled with whimsy, nostalgia, and literary charm, capturing the essence of small-town life and the enchantment of bookstores. Through Maddie's journey of self-discovery and personal growth, the novel celebrates the transformative power of stories and the enduring bonds of family. With its endearing characters and uplifting message, "The Lost Bookshop" is a delightful read that will leave readers feeling inspired and uplifted.

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Book Review: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

The Lost Bookshop Kindle The Lost Bookshop by Evie WoodsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Okay, that was an E-ride.  A lot of twists and turns, two timelines eventually merging and it still left enough in the air for a sequel at the very least. Bookshops have always been associated with magic because books contain stories that can readily transport you.View all my reviews Amazon   The Echo of Old…

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The Lost Bookshop touched my soul. Evie Woods writes about three of the most important things in my life – books, strong women and hope.

For all the 'all of the women who have been marginalized in the past and continue to be written out of their stories, even today.'

The story is told by two women who, though they live generations apart, are able to claim their self-determination and liberty at the same location in Dublin, at 12 Ha’penny Lane.  In 1921, Opaline escapes a brutally domineering brother in London, finds her footing at a bookshop in Paris, but has to escape again to Dublin. In current times, Martha arrives in Dublin battered and bruised, having…

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The Story Collector by Evie Woods (Evie Gaughan?)

The Story Collector is an interesting dual-timeline novel, with one modern story (set in 2010/2011) and one historical (1910/11). Woods does a good job balancing the two storylines, making sure that each has good supporting characters and enough plot to keep them going. However, the tricky part of dual-storyline novels is that both characters/stories HAVE to be compelling enough you don't mind leaving one for the other, and this is where the Story Collector did not work for me. While the modern story, with Sarah, has an interesting narrative voice and a solid supporting cast (except poor Fee, who is just there for Sarah to trauma-dump on her. Gag.), is painful to get through. I found Sarah as a character whiny and pretentious, and would honestly skim those chapters to get back to Anna's story. I don't want to spoil Sarah's story and why she leaves the US for Ireland, because Woods seems to think it was a climactic reveal, but I can see many women connecting with her story and struggles.

All that said, I enjoyed the 1911 storyline with Anna SO much. Her story and thinking were more interesting and richly layered; I wanted to spend more time getting to know turn-of-the-century Ireland, because Woods described it so well and so delightfully. She was really able to capture the nauances of the period and the characters. (which made her writing choices in the other timeline so baffling. Honestly. She's a good writer! Sarah was just not the character for me.) My biggest complaint is that Anna's ending, while realistic and probably more true to the period, does this fantastic character so dirty; she didn't deserve it.

A note: this is tagged as a fantasy novel, but I would not consider it such. There are some elements that COULD be magical or magical-realism, but Woods (Gaughan?? Goodreads, figure out your authors' names) toes the line and never tips her hand. So readers coming in expecting more outright fantasy will be disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ebook ARC. All opinions are mine alone.

Note for readers: On Goodreads, this is under the author "Evie Gaughan" AND "Evie Woods" I'm not sure why.

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Latest haul!

My readers are probably flabbergasted by now by the shear number of books I have purchased in the last few weeks. Quite a few of them have been purchased from the bargain section which has a lot to do with why I can afford so many (I think so). I know my husband is amazed I can find something to purchase every time I visit our local book store. Anyway, the three following books have been added to…

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F I N I S H E D : The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.

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Unlike the movies, you don't just leave your home, your marriage and everything you knew and simply start a new life. There is a bit in between where you're just breathing—like a drowning man who clings to a rock. You know you're alive, you can move, even speak, but something is missing.

From The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

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Sunday, 2/4/24. I am really enjoying this!

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“I love her because when she came into my life it was like the lights came on.”

Evie Woods- The Lost Bookshop

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Favourite Reads of 2023

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Monthly Reading Summary – August 2023