Description

📚 An intriguing, twisting and heart-warming novel set in a bookshop that has an unexpected impact on people’s lives. From the author of The Second Chance Book Club and Found in a Bookshop 📚
When the Lost for Words bookshop in York hosts an event for a new reading project, four strangers’ lives will change in ways they could never have expected . . .

Trixie is hosting the event. She loves her job at Lost for Words, and she’s feeling grounded and calm – until a phone call from her ex throws everything off course.

Cherry only goes to the event because she needs to get out. Caring for her grandmother without any help is exhausting – and lonely. Maybe things will be different if her long-lost sister finally comes home.

Rhiannon and Guy really hit it off at the bookshop; it feels like the start of something special. And Guy is fantastic with Rhiannon’s baby. But Rhiannon is keeping quite a big secret . . .

When you spend time with people who love books, you’re sure to learn something about yourself – and maybe see a way to start in a different direction. As each of them is about to find out . . .

Readers love Stephanie Butland!
‘One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time’

‘A beautiful story beautifully told. This is so readable, the characters come to life and stay in your heart’

‘I devoured this book in one day as I just couldn’t put it down. Most definitely heart-warming and unforgettable’

‘A heart-warming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and, most of all, kindness’

‘A lovely read – deeply moving, life affirming’

Publisher Review

‘Stephanie writes with incredible warmth and compassion . . . There is a generosity and hopefulness here that is much needed right now’ * Carys Bray * ‘A warm, thoughtful story that’s full of people you can imagine being friends with . . . so absorbing and ultimately affirming’ * Sarah Franklin * Acclaim for Stephanie’s earlier novels: Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable — Katie Fforde I’ve just read with enormous pleasure. It’s a story for anyone who loves books (or loves humans). And it’s a story for anyone who’s needed their own second chance — Shelley Harris A beautiful writer, she always writes with such attentive compassion and warmth . . . I so enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot as the story revealed itself — Carys Bray A really moving read – with great book recommendations included, too! * My Weekly * 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 A really delightful book . . . lots of brilliant recommendations along the way — Adele Geras