The Little Venice Bookshop
- Author Rebecca Raisin
- Narrator Alexandra Boulton
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 30 March 2023
- Run Time 9 hours and 32 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Love and relationships.
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What to expect
‘Ahhh I absolutely loved this book!… Made me laugh, warmed my heart… Fabulous.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A bundle of mysterious letters. A trip to Venice. A journey she’ll never forget.
When Luna loses her beloved mother, she’s bereft: her mother was her only family, and without her Luna feels rootless. Then the chance discovery of a collection of letters in her mother’s belongings sends her on an unexpected journey.
Following a clue in the letters, Luna packs her bags and heads to Venice, to a gorgeous but faded bookshop overlooking the canals, hoping to uncover the truth about her mother’s mysterious past.
Will Luna find the answers she’s looking for – and finally find the place she belongs?
Praise for The Little Venice Bookshop:
‘Absolutely delightful… Captivating from start to finish. The characters were charming and witty.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book made my heart very happy… An absolute warm hug in book form.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What’s not to love in a book with cats, books and a mystery. Five stars doesn’t seem enough.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I fell in love with the bookshop,’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A beautifully written book… I absolutely could not put it down… There wasn't a single dull moment during this book, I found myself indulging in every single gorgeous word… Everybody needs to read it because it's just perfect!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I fell in love with this book… May be Rebecca Raisin’s best book yet.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I read the book in one day… My favourite novel by Rebecca Raisin to date.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A superb book. I genuinely couldn’t put it down… Utterly absorbing.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I felt like I had been there in my head from the descriptions the author evoked…Positive and uplifting.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A beautiful story.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
Praise for The Little Venice Bookshop
'Oh wow, this book!... A heartwarming and beautiful read... I don't feel like I've read a book - I feel like I've been on a trip to Italy with a new friend!' Jaimie Admans
'I always feel like I've been on holiday when I read a Rebecca Raisin book. With a stunning location and a twist I didn't see coming, this is another fantastic read from one of my favourite authors.' Portia MacIntosh
Praise for Rebecca Raisin
'I enjoyed it so much!... This summer's go-to for every book-worm.' Jane Linfoot, author of The Little Cornish Kitchen
'WONDERFUL! I could not put this book down!... A book to warm your heart and spirit you away to a brighter place. 5 big glittering gold stars! I love it!' Colleen Coleman, author of Don't Stop Me Now
'I absolutely fell in love with this totally heart-warming tale, written by a booklover for booklovers everywhere!... Utterly fabulous - if I could give it more than five stars, I would!' Jaimie Admans, author of The Beekeeper at Elderflower Grove
'The perfect romantic comedy for bookworms and library lovers everywhere!' Annie Lyons, author of Eudora Honeysett Is Quite Well, Thank You
'I absolutely did not want this book to end... If you love books and libraries and stories about people starting over, you will love Elodie's Library of Second Chances.' The French Village Diaries
'A gorgeous love letter to libraries... There is something so magical about a Rebecca Raisin book; they always have this incredible ability to fill your heart with so much happiness and joy.' Romance by the Book
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