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The Lost Bookshop

by Evie Woods

Pub Date: Nov 07 2023

Thank you to NetGalley, One More Chapter publishing, and Evie Woods for providing this advance reader copy (ARC) of the book. My honest opinion is below.

A charming story that was an enjoyable read, the blurb hooked me right away. In my opinion while there are many things the writer got right there are many that she got wrong. Flow between the time periods was as seamless as I think possible, I applaud that. The characters had promise but wound up not being completely fleshed out, Martha was all over the place. Her journey was supposed to be from scared abused woman to standing on her own two feet and accepting herself as she was. But she didn't stand on her own feet, she had the strangest awakening and it didn't flow well. I don't like her much. Henry was much better, his inner dialog explained more on how he got to Dublin and his purpose. He was like an adorable puppy that follows you around wanting attention. My giving advice to the characters became more frequent, neither had been in a relationship of any value & it was like grade-schoolers too shy to hold hands. I tried to give them tips but of course they didn't listen.

Opaline is better explained and some of her "flaws" were a product of the times, women of the 1920's were still considered second class citizens. Her family dynamic was awful but understandable. I'm glad she got a nice ending as it wasn't certain that would happen. The mysterious bookshop plot starts with her and it's magical, literally. I wouldn't have been surprised to have elves and baby deer hanging around the shop. I loved the store and would wish it existed so I could sit in a chair, drink tea, and read the afternoon away. For what I found lacking I also found good fun and a pleasant read.

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The Story Collector by Evie Woods

US pub date - 8/13/24

I was in by the end of the first chapter. And by the time I finished the first of Anna’s story, I was officially hooked. 

The Story Collector was a bit of magic in book form, and I was hooked by the end of the first chapter. 

I devoured this story and I finished it in two days. 

This was my second time reading the author, and I can’t wait to read more ❤️

Thank you to Harper360 and NetGalley for the DRC 

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Harley: I think I am in the mood for something sweet. Are you at work?

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The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods US pub date - 11/7/23

As a lifelong reader, books about books never fail to interest me, and tempt me to read them.  I was thankful, therefore, to receive a DRC for this and began it eagerly. 

Upon starting this, I was immediately drawn in by the gorgeous writing. And kept in thrall by the writing, the characters, the story, the messages…

I could go on and on about the utter magic of this novel, but I will simply say that I loved it, and I’m so, so glad I read this 😍. 

Full recommendations from me. 

Thank you to Harper 360 and NetGalley for the DRC 

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