The Lost Bookshop: The most charming and uplifting novel for 2024 and the perfect gift for book lovers!

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 119,786 ratings

Price: 13.99

Last update: 01-08-2025


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Pre-order Evie Wood’s stunning new book The Story Collector now!

The Echo of Old Books 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.’

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’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Evie Woods's book 'The Lost Bookshop' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-12-18.


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Top reviews from the United States

Sandra A Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
This book was def not the usual type of book I read and I LOVED it! The story itself was fascinating. I loved all the details in the story and the last few chapters had some shocking twists that left me speechless! I had to actually stop reading for about 15 min when one twist just totally blew me away that I never saw coming. I loved the characters! I was able to relate very well to Martha and loved her story as well as Henry's and based on present time while Opaline's story was just incredible too and started in 1921. The story was told in 3 POV of each of those 3 characters going from past to present until things merged together for a wonderful epilogue! Such great writing and am looking forward to here next book The Story Collector that will be released this month on 7/28. Very enjoyable magical realism.... It did take me about 5 days to read this but that is because there was so much detail and depth to this story but I could not put it down. So many emotions for me. Some were me gasping in shock, a few laughs, many heart warming moments and def some tears too. I had such anger for a few characters as well! If you have not read this, you are missing out on one amazing book! Hats off to Evie Woods on this debut novel. I will absolutely be a follower of her future books!
BellaLuna
4.0 out of 5 stars Divine Appointment?
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
I always say that books have a way of finding me, & that our meeting is like a divine appointment. I thoroughly enjoyed the interweaving of characters and timelines, the development of the characters was great. There are some difficult topics of abuse, and mistreatment of women, however it did not deter me from continuing along & turning the pages with ease and anticipation, becoming fully engrossed in the story and it's charm, wit, and heart. Also, the touch of magic and escapism, the adventure of it all - SO GOOD! The style of her writing, in some ways felt a bit fairytale-like. There were many lines that grabbed my attention, too many to list. Oh maybe I can share a couple :)
"Intimacy is only one string on the bow. The instrument still plays the music"
"Some things are meant to be flawed, therein lies the beauty"
"Be careful, Martha, you'll become blind to your own value if you keep looking through the eyes of the bourgeoisie"
"To me, the promise of finding what I did not know I was looking for was the lure of the game"
Safoura Rafeizadeh
5.0 out of 5 stars I will miss you!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
Amazing story of a breaded harsh realities of sexism, war, and finance with the magical power of resistance, conviction, imagination , and bravery!
Beautifully written and giving life to characters so well developed to be loved and missed and feared. A powerful testimony to the wonders of books and manuscripts.
I am so sorry to have come to the end !!
Stefan
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
HOLY BOOK!!!!
If you're deciding whether or not you should read this book... the answer is YES without a doubt!! You will not regret it. The cover is absolutely beautiful and the words, the plot, the characters, the everything... is so beautifully done and said. This book is packed with mystery, suspense, romance and healing. There is so much information but not in a way that's overwhelming, more so that reels you in wanting more! Everything is so well captivated. The Lost Bookshop will forever and always be one of my favorite books inside and out. All the way 5 stars. If I could rate it more I would! Evie Woods is so incredibly talented. I'm so excited to get her other book, already preorder!!????
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Stefan
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
HOLY BOOK!!!!
If you're deciding whether or not you should read this book... the answer is YES without a doubt!! You will not regret it. The cover is absolutely beautiful and the words, the plot, the characters, the everything... is so beautifully done and said. This book is packed with mystery, suspense, romance and healing. There is so much information but not in a way that's overwhelming, more so that reels you in wanting more! Everything is so well captivated. The Lost Bookshop will forever and always be one of my favorite books inside and out. All the way 5 stars. If I could rate it more I would! Evie Woods is so incredibly talented. I'm so excited to get her other book, already preorder!!????
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Mitzi Kent
4.0 out of 5 stars This is NOT charming or uplifting. Whoever wrote that line didn't read the book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
I liked the book, a lot, but the 'charming and uplifting' tag line is extremely misleading, if not a complete purposeful lie. Whoever came up with that line either didn't read the book, or was using a tagline just to draw people in.
Of the 3 main characters, two women and one man, both of the women have been extremely emotionally abused with one of them being physically abused by her husband. To call that "charming" is obscene. Opaline is to be sold in to a marriage that she escapes from before it happens then spends the rest of her life hiding from her brother that hunts her down. When he does find her she is held against her will for years only to finally escape and continue living in fear. Martha has been physically abused by her husband during their marriage and escapes to live the rest of her life with fear, anxiety, and trust issues. Neither are charming or uplifting.
The story itself is good and drew me in and made me think. I was able to journey along with the characters which is the mark of a good book to me. I take the trip with the characters instead of just reading about the journey from the outside.
In my opinion the author left a few questions unanswered that would have benefitted the story much more, but that wasn't a big enough issue to effect how I enjoyed the book. My only issue with is was the very misleading tag line.
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical read
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
This book tells a fantastic story of love, loss, despair, determination, and survival. The characters are richly developed to enrich the story. Madame Bowden is a driving force in this literary endeavor.
CjP
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very good story
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
What I liked is the way the author wrote the story. The 3 characters
Opaline, Martha & Henry, all share stories and the love of books will blend all their lives. The unique way the author tells the story Opaline from 18th century and Martha & Henry in modern times. Mostly takes place in Ireland and England. But it's the love of books that binds these characters. You will love this story. I was surprised at the unseeing ending.
The other character Madame Bowden you won't forget.
Jay M
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. It had a wonderfully cozy Irish setting and surprisingly heavy topics at play. This is one that I will think about for awhile!

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