When I think of everything I want in a summer read, I think of a touch of mystery, some romance, a few truly loveable characters, and a locale that makes me wish I was there myself! Well, Susan Wiggs, you fulfilled my list! I was absolutely captivated by and wrapped up in this modern tale of love, loss, family history, and a revered local bookshop with the requisite beautiful souls who love books. I'll be recommending this one a lot!

I received an advance copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Natalie Harper’s world was collapsing. In one fell swoop, she lost her mother and boyfriend in an accident, and in quick succession lost her job, inherited her mother’s foundering bookshop, her ailing grandfather, and an historic building badly in need of repairs. Will she be able to build a new life for herself, or will it prove to be too much?

I really enjoyed this book, especially since it had so many elements to it. Part love story, part light mystery, part historical fiction, all entertaining, it kept me engaged and guessing to the end.

Some of the characters feel a little like you’ve met them before: Peach, single dad, quiet about his past, definite love interest. Cleo, best friend, determined to get the main character to live larger, Trevor, famous author, destined to be the hero...until his story unfolds. Dorothy, precocious child of Peach, coming up with possible solutions as only a child can. All of them mesh very well into the story, however.

I definitely thought the ending was going to go in a slightly different direction, although I probably shouldn’t have.

Thank you to Susan Wiggs, William Morrow Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

An uplifting story for all book lovers! Susan Wiggs has written a charming story filled with family, hope, heart, and books. Always responsible Natalie is working a job she doesn’t necessarily love, but it is stable. Then tragedy strikes and Natalie finds her life suddenly anything but stable. She quits her reliable job returns home to San Francisco to take care of her grandfather, and the struggling family bookshop. When she returns home she remembers how much she loves working in the bookshop, but she is also troubled by the decline of her grandfather’s health. What follows is a sweet story of family, healing, acceptance, and love.

Natalie was a likable character, but I absolutely loved her grandfather (Grandy). I also adored Dorothy a young girl who was charmed by the books and the shop. Dorothy’s father Peach (Peter) is the contractor helping to repair the bookshop. As the bookshop begins two be physically healed, so does Natalie‘s heart. There is an attraction between Peach and Natalie that develops slowly and sweetly throughout the book. Loved how the bookshop itself played a character in the story. With so many memories and secrets held both figuratively and literally within the walls. The audiobook was narrated by Emily Rankin Who did a stellar job. I really loved the charm she gave to 10-year-old Dorothy and the engaging tone given to Grandy.

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*** Big thank you to William Morrow and Harper Audio for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were flawed and very likable. It was easy to get whisked away by the story and especially nice to have a happy ending.

Almost always after a tragedy, something good will happen.. In this case it is a woman coming to terms with her mother's death and with the inheritance she receives As always Wiggs doesn't let her readers down..

I enjoyed this book even though it had a typical ending. It was like watching a Hallmark love story, which I like also. a good summer read!

The lost and Found bookshop has everything. Mystery, loss , love , antiques and books. Natalie Harper is forced by tragedy to re-evaluate her life and ends up finding much more than she ever thought she would. This was an absolutely lovely book until the very end when out of nowhere we have foul language, drugs and pretty descriptive intimacy. It was as if someone told the author this won’t sell without sex and drugs so sex it up. It’s a shame.

This was a sweet story. I think there are so many books like this right now; a female main character is living a stable yet unfulfilling life when some sort of traumatic event results in her being responsible for a financially-struggling bookstore. Usually the day is saved by the magic of books and there is a somewhat predictable but totally satisfying romantic conclusion. I don't mind this at all because sometimes you just need a comforting story like this! I do think that it has to have something unique to offer though, to make it stand out, and The Lost and Found Bookshop definitely does... There's a mystery about Natalie's family history and an unfinished project that held my interest and got me through the first 40% of the book. I may not have stuck with it otherwise because, I felt that the grieving portion of the story went on too long and became somewhat repetitive and depressing. I wish some of the time spent describing the grief could have been put into developing the mystery a bit more, but I did enjoy the 2nd half of the book.

There are times when tragedy leads one to evaluate one’s life and recognize that one has been merely existing and not living up to their full potential. It also provides the opportunity to reconnect with one’s roots and see things through the eyes of the persons one has lost. Sadly, this was the situation for Natalie Harper in The Lost and Found Bookshop.

Natalie is living her best life, or so she believes. A lucrative job, with a sure promotion waiting on the wings and a loving boyfriend. Despite this she believes something is missing. She has doubts about her relationship and her job brings her no joy. A situation which worsened when she discovered her co-workers’ true feelings towards her. She recognized the need for change in her life, however tragedy struck before she could effect those changes. Natalie now finds herself saddled with a debt-ridden bookshop and the care of her beloved but ailing grandfather, Grandy.

Wiggs weaved a story about pain, loss, love and finding oneself interspersed with history. I enjoyed getting to know the characters, my favourites being Grandy and Dorothy. Dorothy, the daughter of one of Natalie’s love interest, who enjoyed reading and would play a part in help keeping the bookstore open. Grandy was a man of honour and wisdom. Suffers from dementia, but his moments of clarity aided in revealing the truths about their family history and reminded Natalie of the joy and wonders of her childhood.

Natalie proved to be a relatable character. I felt her pain and confusion that came with the unexpected changes. I loved how patient she was dealing with her grandfather’s illness. Watching her step out of her comfort zone, seizing unexpected opportunities and finding her happiness was a delightful experience.

Romance was brewing, and I kept hoping Natalie would make the right choice. Her choice had me smiling from ear to ear. The story despite moving at a leisurely pace was captivating, poignant and entertaining.

Conclusion/Recommendation
The Lost and Found Bookstore depicts how tragedy can change one’s perspective and forces one to appreciate the things they once took for granted. It’s also reminded me of the need to appreciate our loved ones, as the day will come when they will no longer be in our lives. Fans of the author will enjoy this latest offering, and if you have never tried her books before, then I recommend you give this one a try.

Happy pub week to @susan_wiggs_ ! This novel is my first for this author and it was such a breath of fresh air! I love books about books, so this has been a great escape, and the settings came to life, from the vineyards of Napa to the interior of the shop. With a lovely cast of characters, this one isn’t to be missed 🥰
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Thank you to @harpercollins , @williammorrowbooks , and @netgalley for an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review! .

Natalie has returned to San Francisco, after the untimely death of her mother and her fiancé, Leaving behind her corporate job, she has inherited her family's bookstore, massive debt, falling apart building, and the care of her grandfather who is slowly succumbing to dementia. While she tries to cope with these changes, she meets a local handyman, who tried to help her restore the building and figure out what family history might be hidden there.

The Lost & Found Bookshop is actually the third in a series by Susan Wiggs, yet stands alone as a title. I was not previously aware of the series and do plan to go back to read the first two now, but by itself, The Lost & Found Bookshop is a lovely little read. It's the second book I've read by Wiggs, and makes me want to go back to visit some of her previous novels.

This is my first read by Susan Wiggs and I loved this story so much!! I love her writing style and appreciate her story telling abilities.
The Lost and Find Bookstore was a heart-warming story about a family bookstore that brings the family back together. Natalie has recently lost everything. Her mom and boyfriend were killed and she is left to pick up the pieces of her family. She is surrounding by quirky friends and a rundown bookshop that she must rescue financially. There is a sweet love story wrapped up in there too. I don't want to give too much away. I also loved the history lesson that went into this book. It makes me want to learn more about my own family's history and hope we have some hidden fortunes in the walls somewhere!
I would definitely recommend The Lost and Found Bookshop to others and will be looking for other works by Susan Wiggs. You have a new fan!!
Special thanks to NetGalley, Susan Wiggs, and William Morrow- Harper Collins Publishing for the advance digital copy of the book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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Wine executive Natalie Harper has it all: a promotion (private office!), a HUUGE deal, and a boyfriend who’s, well, nice. But a tragedy changes everything––now Natalie’s struggling to save her mom's beloved bookshop, care for her aging grandfather, and figure out what to do with Peaches, the marine-turned-contractor hired to restore the family’s historic building. This family saga charms.

This was a very sweet book. The characters, even when they are trying to be 'not-so-sweet', are all sweet.

If you want a book to read to escape the reality that is happening around you at this crazy time, this is the book for you!

My thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for this advanced readers copy. This book released July 2020.

This was a wonderful, feel-good story. It begins wit tragedy, as Natalie’s mother has died. She leaves her daughter her bookshop...and asks her to care for her aging grandfather. Relationships, books, and, oh yeah, more books. What’s not to love?

The Lost and Found Bookshop is not my first book by Susan Wiggs and I had high expectations, They were certainly met. She's a master at creating characters that are easy to root for, developing intricate and nuanced situations, and her dialogue writing is simply stellar. This is truly a deeply heartfelt and endearing read, one I'd highly recommend.

At the center of the story is Natalie Harper, as she learns about the death of her mother and is forced to recon with the sad state of affairs of the family bookshop. Set in northern California, the bookshop has a long history in San Francisco ( always a fun place to visit either in person or virtually). Natalie is working on a high profile deal, when her world falls apart. She grapples with loss and grief, about finding forgiveness and happening upon a lifelong love. Her life now focused on her grandfather, the book shop and about the new community she surrounded by.

The story moves along as the hired handyman, Peach Gallagher, finds hidden treasures in the walls of the bookshop. She's romanced by a famous author, one who could very well help to boost the brick and mortar business, but not all is as it seems. When it seems to perfect, it probably isn't and there is someone else on her mind. While Natalie's love life is a big part of the story, this is so much more than that. She has hard choices to make, and needs time to heal. The myriad of characters boost the storyline and made for an equally profound and fun read.

A heartwarming story about the journey of healing from tragic loss- with the help from friends, family, and a glimmer of hope.

Natalie is working at a job she hates in order to provide herself with the stability she never had growing up. When her free-spirit mother Blythe and Natalie's boyfriend die in a plane crash together, Natalie returns home to San Francisco to deal with her mother's bookshop. Blythe was also the caregiver of Natalie's beloved grandfather Andrew. Andrew's health is declining, along with his memory. Natalie is at first overwhelmed with the debt her mother had accumulated trying to keep the bookshop afloat, the repairs that the building needs, and seeing Andrew's decline. The building has been in Andrew's family for generations and he does not want to sell it.

The writing truly brings the characters and the setting alive to the reader. Natalie's grief and feeling of being overwhelmed feel honest. Andrew's realization of his decline and his fight against it is powerful. The history of the building and their family that they learn along the way and how it ties into San Francisco's history is fascinating. Finally, there is Peach, the handyman that does what he can to repair the building and help Andrew and Natalie heal.

This book contains a little something for everyone and that's why I recommend it as a great selection for book clubs. I enjoyed the setting and spending time with all the characters in this magnificent building that contains the Lost and Found Bookshop.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Susan Wiggs is one of the only romance/chick-lit writers I regularly enjoy. It’s a hard genre for me! So I was definitely excited when I snagged The Lost and Found Bookshop via NetGalley, which was JUST published on July 7th!

The last book I read based on the life of a bookish woman was The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman (review here), I really enjoyed. I had high hopes for another such bookish woman book!

Did The Lost and Found Bookshop live up to those high hopes? Well…kinda.

Full review at http://www.literaryquicksand.com/2020/07/review-the-lost-and-found-bookshop/

As an avid reader and former bookseller, this book was calling my name. The characters quickly felt like dear friends, and I loved the setting of San Francisco. I could definitely relate to the struggles that an independent store faces in this digital age. The Lost and Found Bookshop was a perfect title as so many long-lost valuables were found as the story progressed. Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for my honest opinion.