The Bookshop of Yesterdays

Publisher: HQ Digital

Publication Date: 2018

Format: Hardback I purchased myself

Star Rating: 3/5 I liked it, it’s ok.

About Book: One little bookshop will change everything…

Miranda Brooks grew up in the stacks of her uncle’s bookstore, solving the inventive scavenger hunts he created just for her. But on Miranda's twelfth birthday, her uncle suddenly disappeared.

She doesn't hear about him again until sixteen years later when she receives unexpected news: Billy has died and left her Prospero Books.

When Miranda returns home to the bookshop she finds clues that Billy has hidden for her inside novels on the store's shelves, in locked drawers of his apartment upstairs and in the name of the store itself. Quickly she becomes determined to solve Billy's last scavenger hunt.

But will she want to uncover the terrible secret that tore her family apart?

My Thoughts: "The Bookshop of Yesterdays" by Amy Meyerson is a heart-warming and engaging novel that celebrates the power of books and the importance of family. The story follows Miranda Brooks, a young woman who inherits a bookshop from her uncle and discovers a mysterious scavenger hunt left for her by him. As Miranda follows the clues, she uncovers secrets from her family's past and learns about the power of forgiveness and the importance of connecting with those we love. Meyerson's writing style is witty and engaging, with well-drawn characters that are both relatable and likable. The plot is well-paced, with the scavenger hunt adding an extra layer of excitement to the narrative. But what truly sets "The Bookshop of Yesterdays" apart is its celebration of the joys of reading and the connections that books can create between people. The novel is a love letter to bookstores and the role they play in our lives and is sure to delight any book lover. Overall, "The Bookshop of Yesterdays" is a charming and heart warming read that will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired. Meyerson has crafted a beautiful work of fiction.