It took a tragedy for Natalie to figure out where she was ment to be...
A great story about finding yourself and understanding that maybe the comfortable path you set for yourself isn't where you are ment to be. .
Wonderfully told recommended to anyone one to at was a fun easy read.

I was drawn into this book from the beginning. It was very engaging for me not only for the characters, but the bookstore it is set in that is a character in itself. The main character is faced with difficult decisions several times and has to look deep into herself to find answers. I enjoyed the history of the building and the family and how each discovery led to more understanding. Wonderful story I was sorry to see end.

Good read about a woman who changes her life after her mother suddenly dies. She struggles with her decision, but ultimately chooses happiness over money. The bookshop is the heart of the novel, showing how independent bookstores struggle against corporate stores and the internet.

I was going to say first it's a novel about family, and it is, but really first should be it's set in a bookstore! So family - mothers & daughters, fathers & daughters, single parents, caring for an aging grandparent, all with lots of love and some mistakes of course. The bookstore itself has a great history. The building has been in the family for generations, through a few different businesses before it's current day turn as a bookstore. There's even some family lore and a little mystery thrown in. All around lovely read.

This is a cute, easy read. If you like books about bookshops with a little bit of history thrown in, this is a great cozy book for you.
There will be no real surprises in this book though, you can see the ending coming within a few chapters of the book.
I was given this book by Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Susan Wiggs has done it again! Another stirring story, this one with a taste of mystery. The characters were well-drawn and complex and the story kept me intrigued. Great book by a great author!

Life literally thrown into a tailspin, not of her own making which was difficult to accept for a woman who prized control and details. Natalie’s entire life spun out of her control in a matter of minutes. In THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP by Susan Wiggs we look at Natalie’s new life through her own eyes. Sorry to say the picture is rather bleak, at this moment at least.
Hard to be optimistic when your world tips over but Natalie has a lot on her shoulders now. She can’t afford to dwell on her misfortune. Natalie has responsibilities that echo her mothers.

Natalie has for the last few years secretly resented the fact that her mother had been absent at somewhat important milestones. Now that all looks petty.

So what does one do when life hands you lemons. The old saying is you can choose to make lemonade. This saying somehow always makes me smile. And THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP will definitely make you smile. Susan Wiggs created Natalie. Natalie is a joy.

Natalie with the help of her mother Blythe and grandfather Grandy went through all the phases of childhood and teens with their keen sense of right, love and encouragement. Natalie was truly blessed in many ways. But it took her mother and the books to guide her along the way. Their life was different but grand in its own way. Finding glory in the people you love. That must have been Blythe’s mantra in my mind at least. Blythe firmly believed you’re never alone when you are reading a book. Blythe deftly used her bookshop inventory as a means to guide Natalie through tough times, fitting in and such, while growing up.

THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP is about discovery. Finding your own way. For Natalie it was a wake-up call to face responsibilities and decisions that had not been expected. Natalie’s mom was a wise woman. Perhaps eclectic in taste but thoughtful and wise. Case in point. Section of bookstore labeled W.O.W. short for words of wisdom. Need I say more. When facing ensuing chaos Blythe would quote from one of the many tombs shelved in this section.

Natalie was brought up to face daily challenges and be sure that you stay true to yourself. Head held up high. Glorious suggestions. Things that would affect Natalie’s decisions for the rest of her life.

I realized I am a total book nerd when I googled Trevor Dashwood. You will totally get this reference when you read THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP. It is filled with glorious story much like the bookstore itself. And a rousing thank you to Susan Wiggs for my new favorite book. Be prepared to fall in love with Peach, Dorothy, and Grandy and of course Natalie. Susan Wiggs develops characters that are more like people than you can imagine and yet she certainly does. I am a longtime fan of anything Susan Wiggs. When you read THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP you will truly understand why. Put THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP on your must read list.

The Lost and Found Bookshop is the book about a bookshop (and other things!) that I've been waiting for. Susan Wiggs doesn't go overboard with dropping literary references, or try to hard to pigeonhole the protagonist Natalie into the stereotype of every book lover - nerdy, introverted and socially awkward. Instead she's someone in a job she doesn't love, with co-workers who don't like her and unexpectedly loses her mother and boyfriend in a plane crash. This lands her back in San Francisco with her grandfather, who's suffering from dementia, in a bookstore that is in debt that her grandfather won't let her sell. But that turns out to be a wonderful thing for Natalie because she meets Peach, a handyman that fits right into her literary family, and his daughter Dorothy. Then Dorothy presents her with the opportunity to save the store when she writes to a famous children's author and he shows up on Natalie's doorstep willing to help. And amidst family and friendship there's romance, and Natalie figuring out for herself that love can show up in unexpected places. I really loved the emotional dynamics between the characters, and the setting (a bookshop in San Francisco!) could be much more appealing!

To start off with, I want to say I am grateful that I was given the chance to read The Lost and Found Bookshop before its release date. Susan Wiggs is a wonderful author and this book is another example of her powerful story-telling. The characters in this book are very likeable and I really loved the relationship between Natalie and her grandfather. I thought it was very sweet and I appreciate that we got to see some things from the grandfather's POV. Too often, older characters become caricatures or tropes and that was not the case here. The book shop felt like a wonderful place to be and the history that was woven into the story was lovely. Alas, there were a couple of things I found fault with.

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I thought it was kind of tiring how they kept finding things in the walls of the bookshop, discovering they were super valuable, and then sacrificing them. It makes a lovely story...the first time. By the third time, it started to become obnoxious.

The timing of Peach's proposal was quite frankly terrible. I would never trust a proposal made right after it was made apparent that I was about to come into many millions of dollars.

The ending left a few things unclear. Did they keep the bookstore? Did Natalie's grandfather move to the assisted living facility, and more to the point, did Natalie move and resume her old job? There were a lot of things left up in the air.

All in all, this was a pleasant read with characters that you will relate to. I loved all the references to other books and the passages spread throughout. It's not a perfect book but if you adore book stores then give this one a go.

The Lost and Found Bookshop is a delightfully quirky story about finding your true passion with a bit of a love triangle thrown in as well. The main character, Natalie, finds herself in the midst of a tragedy, leaving her comfortable corporate job which she hates, trying to save the failing bookstore her mother ran and care for her ailing grandfather all at once. Through all this chaos, Natalie discovers interesting things in her family’s history and also where her true passions lie. This book is the perfect beach read for summer! It is the first title I’ve read by Susan Wiggs, but I was so impressed that I will be looking for other books by her in the future.

This book balances sorrow, anxiety, and hope with a very human level of understanding. The characters are immediately realistic and likeable, set in plausible situations with just the right touch of wonder. The author describes how therapeutic it can be to lose yourself in the setting of a good book, which she executes perfectly. I was completely immersed in the Lost and Found Bookshop for the brief time that I devoured it. This is the first book I've read by this author, and I will soon be looking for more! 4/5 stars because of its predictability, but honestly the predictability was comforting and satisfying and I wouldn't change a thing.

This book touched my heart in such a sweet way. I fell in love with the characters, certainly the Bookshop, and the plot in general. It is a wonderful, feel-good story that refreshed my faith in goodness and beautiful words. I highly recommend it as it is sure to lift your spirits and provide a beautiful reading experience. Wiggs is exceptional!

Natalie Harper, who had long decided against bookselling in favor of an unfulfilling but steady career, and a good-enough boyfriend instead of a true love, finds herself thrown back to it when a plane crash kills both mother and lover. Returning to San Francisco, she tries to rescue the shop financially, and retains her mother's handyman, the delectable Peach, whose pigtailed daugher Dorothy reminds Natalie of herself as a child. Dorothy's favorite series of children's books, featuring familiar tales told from two points of view - both hero and villain - provides the theme and harmonies for the stories of all of this book's characters. The man Natalie loves most is Grandy, her ailing grandfather Andrew, who lives in the bookstore, and whose story is both clarified and obscured by the onset of dementia. We read about his family history, which include the earthquake of 1906, the historical damage of the Great War, how Buffalo Soldiers were recruited and treated, and the treasure that he is certain is hidden in the walls of the building ... somewhere. Is his narrative unreliable, or do some memories remain true? As he works, Peach finds objects in the old walls that may corroborate some of Grandy's memories. Natalie, attracted to Peach even before she learns about his history and true passion, refuses to act on the attraction out of guilt over her boyfriend's death. Peach, attracted to Natalie, holds back as he sees new people come into her life and recognizes her emotional fragility. A book signing by Dorothy's rich and suave favorite author, a mysterious DNA report found amongst Blythe's paperwork, and the lure of security... can true love find a way?

I have never read this author before, but it caught my attention as I am a sucker for books about books, libraries, librarians, etc. This book did not disappoint, and I will be looking for more by this author. I thought the book was well-written and the characters were developed throughout the story. Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the ARC.

What a nice, quiet story. I haven’t read anything by Susan Wiggs recently and this was well written. Characters are great. Storyline is interesting and made me want more. Nice feel good story.

I received an advanced readers copy e-book through Harper Collins. Reminded me a lot of of Amy Meyerson's Bookshop of Yesterdays with a family history/mystery around a young woman taking over a bookshop. The book had a definite sense of place in San Francisco providing historical context for the great earthquake/fire. A light read, but engaging enough story that I was able to stay engaged. The last part of the book was a bit of a disappointment to me to be honest. Oddly it seemed like the author's voice changed; practically like someone else wrote it. The various threads were tied up and completed, but it just left me with a bit of confusion at the end.

This needs to be a beach read for your summer! If you love a sweet romance (with some twists and turns), a story where the underdog triumphs, and lots of mention of good books, I would suggest 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 by Susan Wiggs.⁣
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This is the story of Natalie, who - after suffering a terrible tragedy - tries to save her family's San Francisco bookstore. ⁣
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In between we fall in love with Natalie's grandfather (Grandy), the handyman (Peach) and his daughter, and the bookstore employees. ⁣
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There is also an interesting element of early 1900s San Francisco history to the story, which made me want to read a bit more about that time period as well.⁣
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By the end I had a smile on my face and a warm feeling inside - which is definitely needed right now! 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞!⁣
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Special thanks to @netgalley for this advance copy, and to the publisher, @harpercollins. ⁣

A most beautiful book. I was hooked from the beginning. This is the best story I've read in a long time. Filled with the joys and heartaches of living. Centered around a fabulous old book store that is part of the history of San Francisco and the family who has owned it for generations. As a lifetime avid reader this connected with my heart.

I received an advanced reader version of this book. I really liked it. The story follows a young woman as she adjusts to the death of her mother and boyfriend. She inherits the bookstore that her mother owned as well as the care of her grandfather.

It is a sweet story with loveable characters. A few twists and turns add interest throughout the book. I really liked this one.

The Lost and Found Bookshop is a fine mix of romance and women's fiction with a hint of family saga and a pinch of mystery. One minute Natalie Harper has a successful career she hates and a boyfriend she cannot seem to get serious about. In the blink of an eye, her mother and her boyfriend are both killed in an airplane crash. Natalie returns home to the Lost and Found Bookshop to care for her elderly grandfather who is suffering from dementia. The bookshop is like an ancestral home, full of her family's rich history and her grandfather is always looking for a hidden family treasure. In due time, the bookshop gives Natalie purpose, renewed hope, and two new chances to find true love. The story carries you from grief to despair then on to hope and happily ever after for an emotional ride that leaves an imprint on the soul. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs was my second book by this author and I greatly enjoyed it. This is the story of Natalie who looses her mother in a tragic accident and takes over the family bookstore in San Fransisco. Natalie has just been given a promotion at her job up in Sonoma that she doesn't really like so she decides to quit her job so she can move back to the bookstore where she grew up to take care of her grandfather. When she gets there she finds out that the store is so far behind in bills that there is not a lot she can do to save it. She also finds out that her grandfathers health is getting worse. There is so much more to this story than just Natalie trying to save the bookstore, there is so much history. I love learning knew things in books and then researching it so I can know more. There was also a lot of family history too, Natalies mother and grandfather were researching their family history that have lived in that building for three generations. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a sweet family book that also has a little history and romance and its set in a bookstore. Thank you Netgalley, Harper Collins and William Morrow for advance copy, all opinions are my own.