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; 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!
'A beautiful story beautifully told. This is so readable, the characters come to life and stay in your heart'
'A heart-warming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and, most of all, kindness'
'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming'
Read MoreAcclaim for Stephanie's earlier novels: Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownableI'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 chanceA 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 itselfA really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too! - My WeeklyAbsolutely gorgeous . . . compelling, compassionateBeautifully captures all the small kindnesses and frustrations of a community under lockdown . . . cathartic and life-affirmingA really delightful book . . . lots of brilliant recommendations along the way