a bookshop summer: the life affirming new novel from author of Found in Bookshop, perfect for book lovers

PRE-ORDER A BOOKSHOP SUMMER - STEPHANIE'S CAPTIVATING NEW NOVEL, COMING IN EARLY 2026 ! 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'