Synopses & Reviews
Loveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look carefully, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But there are some things Loveday will never, ever show you.
Into her hiding place — the bookstore where she works — come a poet, a lover, and three suspicious deliveries.
Someone has found out about her mysterious past. Will Loveday survive her own heartbreaking secrets?
Review
"Filled with mystery and intrigue....Lovers of literature will enjoy this mix of contemporary women's fiction and mystery." Library Journal
Review
"Truly a book for book
lovers. Readers who want to get lost in a world of literature, love, and
companionship in a story about breaking out of the past to create a new
life will fall in love." Booklist
Review
"Rich characterizations, a
vibrant bookstore setting, and several poignant Wednesday poetry nights
will have readers hoping for a sequel." Publishers Weekly
Review
"A tale full of romance and violence demanding readers not judge a book by its cover." Kirkus
Synopsis
The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland is a compelling, irresistible, and heart-rending novel, perfect for all book lovers.
In The Lost for Words Bookshop, Stephanie Butland has created a bibliophile's delight. Witty and irreverent, funny and sad, this is a charming tribute to stories on the page and in our lives--and the powers they can hold over us.--Matthew Sullivan author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
Burns fiercely with love and hurt. A rare and beautiful novel.--Linda Green, bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed
Loveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look carefully, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But there are some things Loveday will never, ever show you.
Into her hiding place - the bookstore where she works - come a poet, a lover, and three suspicious deliveries.
Someone has found out about her mysterious past. Will Loveday survive her own heartbreaking secrets?
About the Author
Stephanie Butland
lives with her family near the sea in the North East of England. She
writes in a studio at the bottom of her garden, and when she's not
writing, she trains people to think more creatively. For fun, she reads,
knits, sews, bakes, and spins. She is an occasional performance poet.