The Lost and Found Bookshop is a novel written by Susan Wiggs. It tells the story of Natalie Harper, a woman who inherits her mother’s struggling bookshop in San Francisco after her sudden death. The book explores themes of love, loss, family, and the power of books to heal and transform lives.

The story begins with Natalie’s life falling apart. She loses her job, her boyfriend breaks up with her, and she receives news of her mother’s death. Devastated by the loss, Natalie returns to San Francisco to settle her mother’s affairs and reluctantly takes over the bookshop, which has been a part of her family for generations.

As Natalie delves into the world of running a bookstore, she discovers the magic and solace that books can provide. The Lost and Found Bookshop becomes a sanctuary for both Natalie and the community as they find comfort, inspiration, and connection within its walls. Through the power of literature, Natalie begins to heal from her grief and finds a renewed sense of purpose.

Alongside Natalie’s journey, the novel also explores her complicated relationship with her mother. Through flashbacks and letters left behind, Natalie uncovers secrets about her mother’s past that shed light on their strained connection. As she unravels these mysteries, Natalie learns to forgive and understand her mother better.

Throughout the book, Wiggs skillfully weaves together multiple storylines involving various characters who frequent the bookshop. Each character has their own struggles and desires, adding depth and richness to the narrative. From a young girl seeking refuge from an abusive home to an elderly man searching for closure in his final days, the bookshop becomes a place where lives intersect and stories intertwine.

Romance also plays a significant role in The Lost and Found Bookshop. As Natalie navigates her new life as a bookstore owner, she finds herself drawn to two very different men: Peach Gallagher, a local artist with a troubled past, and Tom O’Brien, a successful businessman who offers stability and security. Natalie must confront her own fears and insecurities as she grapples with her feelings for both men.

As the story unfolds, Natalie faces numerous challenges in her personal and professional life. She must make difficult decisions about the future of the bookshop, confront her own fears and insecurities, and ultimately find the strength to rebuild her life on her own terms.

• The Lost and Found Bookshop

• A Novel
• By: Susan Wiggs
• Narrated by: Emily Rankin

“A wonderful exploration of the past and the future, and most importantly, what it means to be present here and now. Full of love of words, love of family and love of love, The Lost and Found Bookshop is a gem of a novel that will delight and entertain readers of 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 emotional novel, New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs explores what it means to be happy, to believe, and to believe in herself as she questions herself. Ask: “If you had to start over, what would happen?” you do and who will you be?”

There is a book for everything….

Somewhere in the vast Library of the Universe, as Natalie thought about it, there was a book that represented exactly what she was worried about.

After a horrific tragedy, Natalie Harper inherits her mother’s charming but financially tight bookstore in San Francisco. She also became the caretaker for her ailing grandfather Andrew, her only living relative – not counting her scoundrel father.

But the gruff, deeply kind Andrew was beginning to show signs of decline. Natalie thinks it’s best to transfer him to a assisted living facility to make sure he gets 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 constant need of repair. There’s only one problem – Grandpa Andrew owns the building and refuses to sell it. Natalie admired her grandfather; she will do whatever it takes to make the last years of his life happy. Besides, she loves the store and its books offer welcome solace in her overwhelming grief.

After moving into the small studio apartment above the store, Natalie fulfilled her grandfather’s request and hired contractor Peach Gallagher to do the necessary and ongoing repairs. His young daughter, Dorothy, also became a regular at the store, and she and Natalie began reading together while Peach worked.

To Natalie’s surprise, her sadness begins to melt away as her life becomes an unexpected journey filled with new connections, discoveries and revelations, from unearthing artifacts hidden in hidden treasures. wall of the bookstore, to discover the truth about her family, her future, and her own heart.

I LOVE this book….everything about it! I heard it on audio and couldn’t stop. I was walking while listening to books – my pandemic therapy. I started The Lost and Found Bookshop in a two hour walk, then couldn’t stop listening to it. Then I was sad when I finished it. Then I listened to the last three chapters again. Then I tell all who will listen how well written and wonderful it is!

Absolutely fantastic book and reading performance. The story unraveled and now I’m forever sucked into the lives of the characters. Heartwarming, this book follows the life of Natalie Harper as she discovers who she is and what really matters.

A delightful story about many types of love: mother and daughter, father and daughter, grandfather and granddaughter, and above all: true friendship. Highly recommended; trigger alerts about the death of a loved one and illness of a loved one.

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