“A wonderful exploration of the past and the future and, most importantly, of what it means to be present in the here and now. Full of the love of words, the love of family, and the love of falling in love, The Lost and Found Bookshop is a big-hearted gem of a novel that will satisfy and entertain readers from all walks of life. Lovely!”—Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art … Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing In The Rain
In this thought-provoking, wise and emotionally rich novel, New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs explores the meaning of happiness, trust, and faith in oneself as she asks the question, “If you had to start over, what would you do and who would you be?”
There is a book for everything . . .
Somewhere in the vast Library of the Universe, as Natalie thought of it, there was a book that embodied exactly the things she was worrying about.
In the wake of a shocking tragedy, Natalie Harper inherits her mother’s charming but financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco. She also becomes caretaker for her ailing grandfather Andrew, her only living relative—not counting her scoundrel father.
But the gruff, deeply kind Andrew has begun displaying signs of decline. Natalie thinks it’s best to move him to an assisted living facility to ensure the care he needs. To pay for it, she plans to close the bookstore and sell the derelict but valuable building on historic Perdita Street, which is in need of constant fixing. There’s only one problem–Grandpa Andrew owns the building and refuses to sell. Natalie adores her grandfather; she’ll do whatever it takes to make his final years happy. Besides, she loves the store and its books provide welcome solace for her overwhelming grief.
After she moves into the small studio apartment above the shop, Natalie carries out her grandfather’s request and hires contractor Peach Gallagher to do the necessary and ongoing repairs. His young daughter, Dorothy, also becomes a regular at the store, and she and Natalie begin reading together while Peach works.
To Natalie’s surprise, her sorrow begins to dissipate as her life becomes an unexpected journey of new connections, discoveries and revelations, from unearthing artifacts hidden in the bookshop’s walls, to discovering the truth about her family, her future, and her own heart.
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A woman finds out her boyfriend & mother both die in his plane on the way to a presentation of the daughter’s new job. But her life ends up taking different turn. Beautifully written & is a wonderful ending!
I absolutely loved this book. I read it in one day. Parts hit close to home and it’s like I knew exactly how she felt! I would definitely recommend this book!
It was a good read. Inspirational because She had to work through her fears of failure.
I enjoyed reading this. There was a twist I didn’t expect but overall, it’s an easy read.
I really enjoyed the story from start to finish. Love the twists and Natalie overcoming such tragic loss. Well written, and I will definitely read again.
As a book store lover, words can’t begin to describe how much I enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The story begins with an unimaginable tragedy as Natalie Harper loses her mother and boyfriend in an accident. She quits her job and attempts to run her family bookstore, “The Lost and Bookshop” while caring for her elderly grandfather. Repairs on the aged building unearth hidden treasures and family history. All the characters were enchanting and the flashbacks to their own stories just added to charm of this book.
With the tragic death of her mother, Natalie Harper inherits the Lost and Found Bookshop which is in dire financial straits. Then she finds out that her grandfather actually owns the building and refuses to sell the property that has been in his family since his father purchased it years ago. In the struggle to save the failing property, Natalie finds help from Peach Gallagher, a handyman, and his daughter Dorothy who helps connect her to Trevor Dashwood. Trevor is the author of the hottest children’s book series and a letter from Dorothy convinces him to make an appearance at the bookstore. As Natalie finds items left behind in the bookstore by people who lived there in the past, she also learns more about the history of her own family especially her great great grandmother Irish immigrant Colleen O’Rourke. This was a wonderful story.
One of the best books I’ve read in awhile. Highly recommend it!
Well written but predictable.
This was almost a 4 until the ending which was a bit ridiculous and predictable. I did enjoy the story of a heartbroken young woman who lost her mother in a plane crash. Because of her mother’s death, Natalie must take over The Lost and Found Bookshop. Her grandfather owns the property, but his health is failing.
A young reader, Dorothy, makes Natalie appreciate books again, and her father, Peach is a handyman who helps out at the shop repairing the building.
Slowly, Natalie begins to find joy in life again.
Includes history
A bit predictable. All set for Hallmark.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story. However, I will say that I was disappointed that the main characters had to have sex before they would make any commitment to each other.
I loved this book! The characters were well developed and easy to like for the most part. There was just enough mystery to keep you guessing. The bookshop was enchanting, as are most bookshops in my opinion.
I don’t think that Susan Wiggs is capable of writing an uninteresting book. She has not disappointed me, yet.
Loved this book
Susan Wiggs never disappoints. The Lost and Found Bookshop is a big-hearted novel that celebrates the written word as executive Natalie Harper’s life unravels then compels her to set a new course as she inherits a financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco. You’ll fall in love with the supporting cast of characters—I know I did.
I love everything Susan Wiggs writes!!
I was drawn to this book for two reasons. I have enjoyed many of Susan Wiggs’ books and I love a story about a bookshop! The story was only partly about a bookshop – I mean, it was and it wasn’t. I guess that’s the part I didn’t like about the book. There was just too much in it. It went off in so many directions – all of which could have been plots for a book of their own.
I DID like the characters for the most part. The historical parts that were thrown in were interesting – but again could have been another whole book – or two.
Fun story, especially if you love bookstores