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A Bookshop Summer

The life-affirming new novel from the author of Found in a Bookshop, perfect for book lovers

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A Bookshop Summer

By: Stephanie Butland
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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About this listen

📚 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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2026 Stephanie Butland
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Critic reviews

Acclaim for Stephanie's earlier novels: Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable (Katie Fforde)
I've just read with enormous pleasure. It's a story for anyone who loves books (or loves humans). And it's a story for anyone who's needed their own second chance (Shelley Harris)
A beautiful writer, she always writes with such attentive compassion and warmth . . . I so enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot as the story revealed itself (Carys Bray)
A really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too!
Absolutely gorgeous . . . compelling, compassionate (Sarah Franklin)
Beautifully captures all the small kindnesses and frustrations of a community under lockdown . . . cathartic and life-affirming (Kate Mascarenhas)
A really delightful book . . . lots of brilliant recommendations along the way (Adele Geras)
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