A Bookshop Summer

‘Stephanie writes with incredible warmth and compassion … There is a generosity and hopefulness here that is much needed right now’ * Carys Bray *‘A warm, thoughtful story that’s full of people you can imagine being friends with … so absorbing and ultimately affirming’ * Sarah Franklin *Acclaim for Stephanie’s earlier novels: Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable – Katie FfordeI’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 HarrisA 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 BrayA really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too! * My Weekly *Absolutely gorgeous … compelling, compassionate – Sarah FranklinBeautifully captures all the small kindnesses and frustrations of a community under lockdown … cathartic and life-affirming – Kate MascarenhasA really delightful book … lots of brilliant recommendations along the way – Adele Geras

Stephanie Butland is the author of eight novels, including the beloved bookshop tale Lost For Words.

Stephanie lives near the sea in the north-east of England, with her husband Alan and Harris the greyhound. She writes in a studio at the bottom of her garden. For fun, she reads, knits, bakes, walks, and goes to the cinema and theatre. Stephanie loves to talk books and meet readers, and is an occasional performance poet.

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