מאת Susan Wiggs
"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 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.
"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 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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May 1, 2020
With her promotion to vice president of digital inventory at a Sonoma winery, Natalie Harper finally has the financial security she's always wanted, but a sudden tragedy sends her home to rescue her late mother's charming bookstore. Once in San Francisco, Natalie moves back into her childhood home, an eclectic set of apartments above the bookshop, a home she shares with her grandfather Andrew, who is suffering from dementia and other mysterious ailments. Blythe, Natalie's mother, loved books, but she was not a savvy businesswoman. Natalie arrives to find unpaid bills and back taxes. Housed in the historic Sunrose Building, the bookshop certainly has stories of its own to tell: Originally a saloon and brothel, it was eventually bought by Natalie's great-grandparents, who converted it into a home and apothecary. Luckily, "hammer for hire" Peach Gallagher shows up. Strong and gorgeous, the contractor catches Natalie's eye, and he certainly is drawn to the curly-haired proprietress. But Peach doesn't date clients, and Natalie is gun-shy from her previous relationship. Plus, she's already met Peach's adorable little girl, Dorothy. Natalie isn't about to break up a marriage, but she doesn't know Peach is actually divorced. Wiggs skillfully manipulates the stock in trade of a master romance novelist as she orchestrates Peach and Natalie's inevitable love story. To challenge Peach, enter Trevor Dashwood, a gorgeous and wealthy children's book author, whose books have already won Dorothy's heart. Hosting a book signing with Trevor might help the store's bottom line. Meanwhile, Natalie, Peach, and Andrew find historical artifacts hidden in the Sunrose building's walls. Will it be enough to save the store? A gentle love story perfect for anyone looking for love amid personal, family, and financial crises.COPYRIGHT(2020) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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May 15, 2020
Disappointed when her mother and boyfriend don't show up for a work party in her honor, Natalie is devastated to discover that they both died in a plane crash on their way to the party. As Natalie struggles through her grief, she also struggles with the problems her mother left behind: a bookstore in financial trouble and Natalie's grandfather Andrew, co-owner of the shop, who is in no shape mentally or physically to take over the business. Though Natalie wants to sell, for her grandfather's sake, she quits her job and moves back to San Francisco to operate the bookstore. Before her death, Natalie's mother had contracted with a handyman to fix up the shop and building. Peter Peach Gallagher is more than a contractor: he is also gorgeous, a caring father, and a bookworm. As Natalie navigates the complicated world of being a small-business owner and a caregiver, she finds herself relying on and growing closer to Peach. Though not as deeply moving as The Oysterville Sewing Circle (2019), Wiggs' latest is a cute, lighthearted book for those looking for a breezy read.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.) -
Starred review from June 1, 2020
After her mother dies in a plane crash, Natalie Harper leaves her predictable job and life in Sonoma Valley to take care of her ailing grandfather and her mother's San Francisco bookshop. Unfortunately, the building is crumbling, the bills aren't being paid, the taxes are in arrears, and her grandfather's health is worse than she knew. However, Natalie feels more alive than she has in years and doesn't hate her job, so she vows to make it all work out. Wiggs (The Oysterville Sewing Circle) hits another home run with a heady mix of women's fiction and romance. Her sophisticated prose filled with quaint book and author quotes tells the delightful tale of an accidental, reluctant bookshop owner, her beautiful yet unconventional family, and the historic San Francisco building they've lived and worked in for over a century. VERDICT An unputdownable, true book lover's book that fans of women's fiction, slow-burning romance, and the novels of Nora Roberts and Kristin Hannah will love. [See Prepub Alert, 12/16/19.]--Debbie Haupt, St. Charles City-Cty. Lib. Dist., St. Peters, MO
Copyright 2020 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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February 1, 2020
Natalie Harper wants to sell the bookshop she's inherited to pay for her grandfather's care, but he refuses to acquiesce, so she decides to renovate instead. As she chats with the young daughter brought along by the contractor and delights in the artifacts discovered in the walls, Natalie's life starts to light up again. With a 200,000-copy paperback and 5,000-copy hardcover first printing.
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Library Journal (starred review)
"An unputdownable, true book lover's book that fans of women's fiction, slow-burning romance, and the novels of Nora Roberts and Kristin Hannah will love." — Library Journal (starred review)
"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 of Racing In The Rain
"What a warm and deeply satisfying story! Reading it is like feeling the summer sun after a long winter."
— Erica Bauermeister, New York Times bestselling author of The Scent Keeper"A gentle love story perfect for anyone looking for love amid personal, family, and financial crises." — Kirkus Reviews
"A feel-good family saga... A charming tale about the silver linings of unwanted detours." — People
"The Lost and Found Bookshop is an excellent story that resonates on multiple levels. Its rich variety of engaging characters live within a vivid San Francisco tapestry. The characters drive the outstanding plot, with intriguing historical mystery elements layered into the contemporary story." — Shelf Awareness
