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The Book Share

By: Phaedra Patrick
Narrated by: Katy Sobey
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‘Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope’ Hazel Prior, Away with the Penguins

‘Witty and delightful, this story is a salve to the soul’ Colleen Oakley, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island

It’s never too late to start a new chapter…

Liv Green loves losing herself in a good book. But her everyday reality is less romantic, cleaning houses for people who barely give her the time of day. So when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero and mega-bestselling author Essie Starling, she can't believe her luck.

When Essie dies unexpectedly, Liv is left with a life-changing last wish: to complete Essie’s final novel. To do so, change-averse Liv will have to step away from the fictitious worlds in her head, and into Essie’s shoes. As she begins to write, she uncovers a surprising connection between the two women – and a secret that will change Liv’s life forever…

Brimming with joy and packed with a sparkling cast of characters, The Book Share is a moving reminder that it’s never too late to re-write your own story – perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Authenticity Project.

Readers love The Book Share:

‘What a fantastic read. I absolutely loved it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Heartbreakingly endearing but with so much light and love – this is a feel-good hit you should definitely be sharing!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Really enjoyed this book . . . The surprises keep on coming right to the end.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Plenty of twists and turns with interesting characters . . . Uplifting and feel good.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was so involved with the story it only took me a day to read it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such a fresh story and I really didn’t predict what was going to happen.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’ve never read a book like it. I found myself completely drawn in from the very beginning . . . A truly brilliant, feel good read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt Comedy

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Critic reviews

Praise for Phaedra Patrick:

‘A gem of a book. I loved it.’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestseller

‘A charming story of self-discovery.’ Hello!

‘Wonderful… the perfect summer read.’ Woman

‘A charming story with thought-provoking themes.’ Candis

‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm.’ The Daily Mail

‘This book is a balm for the soul and the heart.’ The Sun

‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart.’ Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop

‘A gorgeous journey told through charms.’ Heat

‘A charming, unforgettable story.’ Harper’s Bazaar

‘With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, in the vein of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, this is a lovely feel-good read.’ Compass

‘As charming and witty as the title suggest.’ My Weekly

‘We love this sweet story about self-discovery.’ Take A Break

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Absolutely loved this, such a pleasant read. Both well written by author and read by narrator

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Not for me at all. I found the whole book absurd & unbelievable & found Liv annoying & very irritating.
I have read other books by this author that I enjoyed, but this has completely put me off reading anything else by her.

A ridiculous story!

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Preposterous slushy stuff but fun and I wanted to find out the end so I stuck with it

Enjoyable tosh

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