Found in a Bookshop

The life-affirming and unforgettable novel from the author of Lost for Words

'I read this book in one sitting, it made me smile and made me wipe a tear from my eye too' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This book had me sitting up into the small hours. Such a lovely read, very relatable and touching' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I LOVED this book . . . A joy to read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'One of the best books I've read in quite some time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Loveday Cardew's beloved Lost for Words bookshop, along with the rest of York, has fallen quiet. At the very time when people most need books to widen their horizons, or escape from their fears, or enhance their lives, the doors are closed. Then the first letter comes.

Rosemary and George have been married for fifty years. Now their time is running out. They have decided to set out on their last journey together, without ever leaving the bench at the bottom of their garden in Whitby. All they need is someone who shares their love of books.

Suddenly it's clear to Loveday that she and her team can do something useful in a crisis. They can recommend books to help with the situations their customers find themselves in: fear, boredom, loneliness, the desire for laughter and escape.

And so it begins.

'A delightful and original concept about how a second hand bookshop can heal a community' Katie Fforde

'The perfect book to curl up with . . . It's heartwarming, emotional and full of kindness. A lovely and life-affirming novel' Sara Nisha Adams

'What a lovely book - so assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys Bray

'A really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too!' My Weekly

'I truly loved this book; it made me laugh out loud and also had me choked up a few times too' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Stephanie's stories are thoughtful and warm, written with much humour, and most importantly care. I'd recommend them to anyone, and especially those recovering from a broken heart' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'It made me laugh, it made me

“A delightful and original concept about how a second hand bookshop can heal a community”

Katie Fforde
The perfect book to curl up with . . . It's heartwarming, emotional and full of kindness. A lovely and life-affirming novel Sara Nisha Adams
'What a lovely book - so assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys Bray
'Absolutely gorgeous . . . compelling, compassionate' Sarah Franklin
'Beautifully captures all the small kindnesses and frustrations of a community under lockdown . . . cathartic and life-affirming' Kate Mascarenhas
'What an absolute pleasure . . . a perfect follow-up to Lost for Words' Shelley Harris
A really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too! My Weekly
A really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too! My Weekly

Stephanie Butland is the author of eight novels, including the beloved bookshop tale Lost For Words.

Stephanie lives near the sea in the north-east of England, with her husband Alan and Harris the greyhound. She writes in a studio at the bottom of her garden. For fun, she reads, knits, bakes, walks, and goes to the cinema and theatre. Stephanie loves to talk books and meet readers, and is an occasional performance poet.

'A delightful and original concept about how a second hand bookshop can heal a community' Katie Fforde 'What a lovely book - so assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys Bray Dear Lost for Words, We are trying to stay at home . . . I am enclosing a cheque and I hope that you will use it to send us some books. Please choose books that we might think are wonderful . Rosemary Loveday Cardew's beloved Lost for Words bookshop, along with the rest of York, has fallen quiet. At the very time when people most need books to widen their horizons, or escape from their fears, or enhance their lives, the doors are closed. Then the first letter comes.Rosemary and George have been married for fifty years. Now their time is running out. They have decided to set out on their last journey together, without ever leaving the bench at the bottom of their garden in Whitby. All they need is someone who shares their love of books.Suddenly it's clear to Loveday that she and her team can do something useful in a crisis. They can recommend books to help with the situations their customers find themselves in: fear, boredom, loneliness, the desire for laughter and escape.And so it begins.__ Readers love Stephanie Butland's writing: ' Captured my heart from the very first page' Julie Cohen ' Beautifully written and atmospheric ' Tracy Rees ' Quirky , clever and unputdownable ' Katie Fforde LOVE FOR LOST FOR WORDS :5 ' Standalone brilliant . . . A book to make bookworms of us all' Real reader review 5 ' Pulled my heart strings many times' Real reader review 5 ***** 'Had me laughing out loud . . . and sobbing at the end. Will stay with me a long time' Real reader review The heartwarming, uplifting and utterly gorgeous return to the Lost for Words bookshop will make you laugh, make you cry, and remind you that books can change your life . . .

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