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The Lost Bookshop
- Author
- Evie Woods
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 22 June 2023
- Run Time
- 12 hours 1 minute
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Humorous fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Historical fiction
- Rating
- 4.7 (12 reviews)
What to expect
Pre-order the stunning Deluxe edition of The Lost Bookshop now, out in October 2026!
‘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 Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets.
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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.
Readers have fallen in love with The Lost Bookshop:‘Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader…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 this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always’ ★★★★★
‘A must read for readers that love books’ ★★★★★
‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting…a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ★★★★★
‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end’ ★★★★★
‘A love story, one with books and booklovers at its heart. A warm, wonderful novel that sweeps up the reader into an absorbing, magical tale’ ★★★★★
‘If you enjoy books by the Brontë sisters … then I would fully recommend you read this book’ ★★★★★
‘This novel has it all: wit, a dash of magic, and a large heart. A fantastic read’★★★★★
Critics Review
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‘The characters are so very well developed that it makes you feel that you are there with them sharing their stories too… kept me turning the pages’ ★★★★★
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‘A truly joyful, magical book…this story will capture your heart’ ★★★★★
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‘Couldn’t put it down!…a magical, enthralling read’ ★★★★★
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‘One book that I liked so much and would gladly pay more for… one of those books that you constantly ask yourself “how did the author come up with this great story?”’★★★★★
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‘Utterly magical and absorbing…the mysterious bookshop and the promise of finding a long lost manuscript haunts the pages’ ★★★★★
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‘An enchanting plot, fabulous characters, and some good historical fiction… I found myself imagining it as a Netflix series’ ★★★★★
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‘I absolutely adored this book! A touch of magic, a love of books, pure escapism, perfect!’ ★★★★★
User Reviews
Book 4.7
Narration 4.8
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2.0 5.0
I have no comment on the story as I didn't finish the book but was put off by the f word bombs. Sorry not for me.
Liam 2025-08-28 -
5.0 4.0
A magical story! I really enjoyed it. A reminder of how women used to be treated and also how it it's still hard for some in the modern day.
Greenkiwiinlondon 2025-08-22 -
5.0 5.0
Beautiful writing. One of those books that will stay with me.
Teaeee 2025-06-07 -
5.0 4.0
Very enjoyable story with some interesting twists and turns. The narration, at times, was not so great with a couple of the accents making me wince. Overall I really liked the way it moved from character to character each telling their part of the story and the ending was great. I have recommended it to our book group as I am sure they will all like it as well.
Jane B 2025-02-13
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4.0 5.0
I enjoyed this unusual story very much. I don't normally like different narrators in one story but this worked well. It got a tiny bit slow in the middle but was overall a good listen.
Mrsstorerma 2024-09-30 -
5.0 5.0
Really enjoyed this book and the different narrators worked well.
PBee 2024-01-19 -
5.0 5.0
Wow, wonderful tale about believable people in a Narnia type world. Read beautifully by all concerned. Loved it.
DeesAU 2023-06-24
Details
- Author
- Evie Woods
- Narrator
- Avena Mansergh-Wallace, Olivia Mace, Nick Biadon
- Duration
- 12 hours 1 minute
- Release Date
- 22 June 2023
- ISBN
- 9780008609221
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Humorous fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Historical fiction
- Rating
- 4.7(12 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.8(12 reviews)
Synopsis
Pre-order the stunning Deluxe edition of The Lost Bookshop now, out in October 2026! ‘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 Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets. – 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. Readers have fallen in love with The Lost Bookshop: ‘Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader…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 this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always’ ★★★★★ ‘A must read for readers that love books’ ★★★★★ ‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting…a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ★★★★★ ‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end’ ★★★★★ ‘A love story, one with books and booklovers at its heart. A warm, wonderful novel that sweeps up the reader into an absorbing, magical tale’ ★★★★★ ‘If you enjoy books by the Brontë sisters … then I would fully recommend you read this book’ ★★★★★ ‘This novel has it all: wit, a dash of magic, and a large heart. A fantastic read’★★★★★
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