Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) - reviewed on 8/26/2024 + 645 more book reviews

I'm happy I read The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods for book club because there's much to discuss in this bookish novel. I gain so much from talking about a book with fellow readers, especially those who read in genres other than those I frequent.

The story is told in two timelines - 1921 with Opaline and current time with Martha. Both are oppressed by horrible men, and books play important roles in their journeys toward bright futures. This book is a fun combination of history, mystery, romance, and magic, and the audiobook narrated by Avena Mansergh-Wallace, Olivia Mace, and Nick Biadon was outstanding.

The plot has a considerable amount of magical realism which pushed my comfort zone since I avoid fantasy novels. I sometimes found it challenging to track 'who' and 'when' because of the dual timeline format and large cast of characters, but overall I enjoyed this and may read The Story Collector by this author.

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