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5.0 out of 5 stars Magical story for book lovers…
If you love books, whimsical tales, characters that tug on your heart strings, this is for you. It was such an enjoyable read. The writing is superbe, the atmosphere captivating and the main characters attaching. The character development is very good here, you can them heal as the story goes. This book has so many layers: feminism, domestic violence, growth. It is also very well researched. I love a fictional story on a historical background. If you fancy a cosy winter read, tucked under the duvet with a good cup of coffee, this is for you!
4.0 out of 5 stars Enchantment in a book !
A delightful story, whilst telling a tale it covers every possible emotion, real, frightening, challenging and exciting. A lovely read.
5.0 out of 5 stars a magical story to get lost in
I absolutely loved this book and the lives of the three main characters. It ends a bit quickly but is otherwise a magical tale with lots of twists and turns and keeps you engaged and intrigued. It’s been a long time since I read something I couldn’t put down
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
I couldn’t stop reading this book. Interesting, sad and then uplifting. What a joy reading it. I highly recommend reading it.
3.0 out of 5 stars ok
It was OK book for me. Little bit of magic but nothing too magical tbh. While it was interesting the way 2x main characters were related and their life stories but it was nothing too amazing. I did like the way book was written - easy to read and follow stories even if it was jumping from present to past and other way around.
4.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read, a seductive tale that sparks the imagination
My Rating ~ 4.5*‘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 Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods published with One More Chapter (Harper Collins) on June 22nd and is described as 'The Keeper of Stories meets The Lost Apothecary…evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets.’I have read the charming work of Evie Woods, as Evie Gaughan, and have been totally captivated by the magic and warmth that emanates from her stories. Both The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris, set in France, and The Story Collector, set in Ireland, swept me up in their mysticism and escapism, taking me on wonderful adventures. When Evie writes about France, her storytelling is reminiscent of Joanne Harris’ Vianne Rocher novels (Chocolat, The Lollipop Shoes, Peaches for Monsieur le Cure & The Strawberry Thief) with sweeping imagery imbued with magical realism.In The Lost Bookshop, Evie combines France and her Irish roots into a beautifully woven tale that had me listening to Sidney Bechet and reminding me why I love his music and the gorgeous movie that is Midnight in Paris. The Lost Bookshop is a must for anyone who, like me, loves mention of the Lost Generation, Sylvia Beach and of an era when society and the arts carry a special kind of wonder and enchantment.Martha arrives in Dublin looking for shelter, looking to escape the life she has been living. She finds work as a housekeeper for an elderly lady, with sleeping arrangements included. The anonymity of the situation suits Martha. She wants to be invisible, she seeks silence, she needs safety. As the days pass she becomes more used to her new role, servicing the demands of her new boss, and she experiences a temporary peace in the cocoon of the basement where she resides.Henry arrives in Dublin from the UK in search of something. On the threshold of a big decision in his personal life, he needs this escape to Dublin to follow a thread, to uncover a piece of the past that he is finding challenging to get a solid hold of. Henry accidentally stumbles upon Martha. It’s very clear to Henry that Marth’s life has been difficult. She’s a fragile soul, one he is immediately drawn to for some inexplicable reason.Opaline is about to be married off in an arranged marriage, negotiated by her over-bearing brother. Opaline covets adventure and freedom, so she decides to take a leap of faith, escaping to the streets of Paris, to a city that is overflowing with culture and artistic souls. Her head spins when she first realises the enormity of her decision, but Opaline’s determination not to return home to a life of drudgery compels her forward into an unexpected, but very welcomed, turn of events.Martha, Henry and Opaline are oblivious to the invisible threads that bind them. As their stories unfold, we are transported back to Paris and Dublin in the 1920s and to a special bookshop that has rather extraordinary powers. Evie excels in creating escapist worlds where anything can happen, if you just believe. Not shying away from tough themes, Evie combines the hardship and reality of life with warmth and magic, creating a wonderful reading experience that dips into the mysterious and the curious.The Lost Bookshop is a joy to read, a seductive tale that sparks the imagination, a truly immersive and charismatic read of self-discovery and strength imbued with a sense of hope and passion.On publication eve, Evie wrote a gorgeous blog post over her website, Solstice, where she reflects on the journey that got her to this point, which I think really highlights the passion and the dreams of a beautiful person, both inside and out.‘This book has my heart and soul inside of it, the sun, moon and stars. The rejection, the pain, the hurting; as well as the hope, love and wisdom I’ve gained. I’ve found it hard to let go and enjoy the moment. I realise tonight that it’s because it means so very much to me. It’s not a simple fact of raising a glass and toasting a job well done. It’s a lifetime of searching for a way to outwardly express the inner landscape of emotion through creative endeavour. It’s a jumble of heart and mind. It’s everything. And for once, I’d like to feel that. All of it.’
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming story
Food feeds the soul and can heal many a heartache.. this made me think of my friends who always used to say “why do you feed us when we are telling you our problems!” Lots of lovely memories brought to the surface during this read! Thank you Sue Heath
5.0 out of 5 stars Never ending story
I never wanted this book to end. Story of Opaline is trully magical. Every day I was looking forward turning pages and escape my world in to Martha's and Henry story. You can't just stop reading.I am not going write any spoilers here my star rating reflects this fabulous story. I hope you find your magical book shop...
magical
It’s probably been said more than a thousand times — beautiful! Characters —loved Henry & Martha, Opaline and Mrs Bowden. So well written and so knowledgeable. Woods must have done a lot of research and read a lot of the classics! Thank you Evie Woods!
Linda historia
Es una historia que mezcla la fantasía con la realidad, me gustó mucho, se lee muy fácil. Muy interesante cómo se entrelaza la vida de los 3 protagonistas. La historia en general es muy relajada.
Muito bom
O que gostei muito sobre esse livro é que a história começa despretensiosamente, me fazendo pensar que seria simples, porém é cheia de reviravoltas, muito interessante mesmo. Gostei bastante.
A masterpiece in pages
“The Lost Bookshop”, is pure gold, a masterpiece that implements the here and now into the magical forces of the other world, a world beyond reality. What a glorious book! It’s a story that weaves together three extraordinary, charming and peculiar characters in Opaline, Martha and Henry, each striving to write their own stories or to simply find them. Either way, this book is hypnotic in its prose, it takes fictional writing to a whole new level for those who truly love books. It is an enchanting illustration in a world where books are fundamentally important, playing a pivotal role for those who choose to hold those majestic gems in their hands. When a book whispers, you listen intently to what it has to say. This book speaks volumes, it absolutely peaked my curiosity, it was definitely a page turner and it was so hard to put it down. I basically plowed through it full steam ahead, like I was under some type of hypnotic spell compelling me to read on.Life can cause individuals to view their own lives from the sidelines, not fully engaged within the confines of what life has to offer. It goes without saying that at times we all need a Madame Bowden in our lives just to add clarification to the things we don’t yet fully comprehend, a unique wizard of sorts who has the power to unlock secrets just sitting on a shelf. This vanishing bookshop has something to offer both Martha and Henry, they just need to conjure up the confidence to read between the lines and to see what cannot be seen, the author magically intertwines Opaline’s past life with the present. It’s pure genius, a fantastical journey where something lost can eventually be found if you stay on the majestical current path.This book adhered the conforming gender roles during Opaline’s storyline, a time when women were viewed as the weaker sex and therefore not taken seriously at all. Women had voices, but were never heard. It is noted that women writers used pseudonyms when writing back in the day, otherwise they wouldn’t get published as efficiently. Author Evie Gaughan used pseudonym Evie Woods at the author of this particular book, just to drive that point home.This novel incorporates great classic books, manuscripts and its authors into its storyline, and I liked that Sylvia Beach and her bookshop Shakespeare & Company were included as I read and enjoyed “The Paris Bookseller”. I am compelled to mention the cover, the concept brilliantly designed. My book was on my coffee table and the lights from the television changed the colour of the leaves on the front cover, the leaves twinkled with different shades, it was magical just as its content is.This novel will take the reader to a place of mystical magic with a dash of myth and I highly recommend it. Evie Woods lives Ireland and has created the most amazing book using her magical mind. It’s an intricately woven story with two vivid timelines that will burrow its way into your heart.LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5*
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