The life-affirming and unforgettable new novel from the author of
Lost for Words
'A delightful and original concept about how a second hand bookshop
can heal a community' Katie Fforde
'What a lovely book - so assured and gentle, full of compassion and
replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys
Bray
'A really moving read - with great book recommendations
included, too!' My Weekly
Loveday Cardew's beloved Lost for Words bookshop, along with the rest
of York, has fallen quiet. At the very time when people most need books
to widen their horizons, or escape from their fears, or enhance their
lives, the doors are closed. Then the first letter comes.
Rosemary and George have been married for fifty years. Now their time is
running out. They have decided to set out on their last journey
together, without ever leaving the bench at the bottom of their garden
in Whitby. All they need is someone who shares their love of books.
Suddenly it's clear to Loveday that she and her team can do something
useful in a crisis. They can recommend books to help with the situations
their customers find themselves in: fear, boredom, loneliness, the
desire for laughter and escape.
And so it begins.,
