I liked the dual time retelling, it definitely seperated this from some of my faves set in this time period! Wouldn't personally call it a "must-read," but definitely good for anyone who's looking for a book that's a little happier than the classic WWII books.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris is a dual timeline historical fiction book set in modern time and WWII. I liked the earlier timeline, but really struggled with the current one. Overall, I found this book to be unoriginal and poorly written. The modern timeline, in particular, lacked depth and made me cringe quite often.

A very enjoyable read in a wonderful city, loved it. A must-read by all historical fiction readers...perfect length as well. Thank you #daisywood and #netgalley for an early opportunity to read this novel..

The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris is a beautiful and heartbreaking story about love, resilience, and courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Told in dual timeline about a young couple at the start of the war and a woman visiting Paris after a drastic change of events in her life that has her called to a specific square in the city.

Jacques and Mathilde are a young couple in Paris working in a bookshop and a museum respectively and war has just broken out. Mathilde feels compelled to do something from the very beginning but Jacques is hesitant but overtime he realizes what he can do and makes a great impression on a number of people’s lives.

Everything about the life Juliette knows has been shattered and she finally decides to do something for herself and feels a special call to this square in Paris hoping it brings her answers to her family history. As Juliette settles in Paris she learns more about herself, her family and the history of this abandoned bookshop that calls to her.

This is the kind of historical fiction books I love to read; ones with a little bit of mystery, throw in a bookshop and that feature individuals who have had a profound impact on others lives in a positive way no matter how small or drastic it may be. This is my first book by the author and it won’t be my last.



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I decided to request this book because I enjoy historical fiction and I thought the cover was super nice. However, the story fell flat for me.
the story offers an escape from the bustling streets of Paris into a world where forgotten stories come alive. Whether you are a seasoned bookworm or an avid explorer, a visit to The Forgotten Bookshop is an experience you won't soon forget, and I will definitely be giving this book a second chance


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Thank you NetGalley for access to this book. The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris has a dual timeline, and I couldn’t wait to read each and see how the characters were connected. Highly recommend this touching story!

Thank you NetGalley, Publishers, and Daisy Wood for gifting me The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris in return for my honest opinion.

4/5 stars

Paris, 1940: War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La Page Cachée.

But when a young woman and her child knock on his door one night and beg for refuge, he knows his only option is to risk it all once more to save a life…

Modern day: Juliette and her husband have finally made it to France on the romantic getaway of her dreams—but as the days pass, all she discovers is quite how far they’ve grown apart. She’s craving a new adventure, so when she happens across a tiny, abandoned shop with a for-sale sign in the window, it feels fated.

And she’s about to learn that the forgotten bookshop hides a lot more than meets the eye…

I love dual-timeline historical fiction books! They are some of my favorite reads and this one did not disappoint. I love the past and present connection and putting the clues together to find out everyone's secrets.

The reason that I gave it a 4 out of 5 was I felt like the romance was forced in the present-day timeline. I didn't feel like it was needed, her healing and growth could have been enough. I also was a little confused with all of the characters that were involved in the present timeline. There was a lot going on and parts felt rushed to me.

I did like how everything came together in the end and both timelines meshed really well in a wonderful ending. I also really like the past timeline more than the present, for me it felt more put together and more enjoyable a read.

If you are a fan of historical fiction especially ones with dual timelines, I would definitely recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.

I sadly have to say I did not finish this book. I did not realize this book was historical and that is definately not my genre. I struggled to get into it and found myself putting it down.

This book has such good reviews I do not want to discourage others from reading. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

I can’t think of many things that would be better than restoring an old bookstore. Finding an old box of banned books in today’s world where book banning is all too popular might top that. It’s hard for me to imagine anyone wanting to prevent others from reading anything, but I digress. Love this time period, although it can often be sad. I enjoyed this book and will definitely check out the author’s other work.

I was amazed by the desperation of Jewish mothers in Paris during WWII, depicted in this book, who gave away their children to strangers even while being herded onto buses headed for prison camps. Jacques, owner of a bookstore in Paris, came home with three such children, one only a baby that the mother had hurriedly and secretly deposited in his bicycle basket as she boarded one such bus.

In the present day, Juliet wants to own that now empty bookstore, to start her own small business in Paris, where her grandmother grew up. She slowly discovers the secrets of the bookstore and her own family's possible connection to it.

I had read about the hiding of Jewish families during the war, and their planned escape to other countries, even over the mountain to Spain. This was one such book but with such unforgettable characters and a unique situation that made the book worthwhile, with shocking war events told all over again, but with its own story.

Historical Fiction - Paris - Drama - Dual Timeline - Family - World War II - Secrets - Bookshop - Love & Loss - Nazis - French Resistance - Hope - Friends - Strong, Well-Written Characters - Slow Paced - Emotional - Fantastic Read - Highly Recommend

Thank you to Harper 360, the author and NetGalley for the ARC. This is my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book! I am not a big fan of historical fiction, but the dual timelines made it easier for me to take it in. I didn't love this book, but I also didn't hate it. I struggled with the timelines and names and am just accepting that this genre is not for me. I will recommend this to friends and family who DO enjoy it though. I think it was a good book, just not super enjoyable for me.

This is a duel timeline book from WWII and today. During the historic chapters a woman and a young child seek refuge in the bookshop. The owner cannot turn them away. Their story continues during the 1940’s chapters. In present day (which I enjoyed slightly more), Juliette and her husband are visiting Paris from the US. She decides to stay when she discovers a gift for his mistress in his suitcase. The story follows her buying the old bookstore and discovering papers that connect her to the past.

A wonderful WWII told between alternating timelines, which I always really love. This was such a historic and catastrophic war, that we still feel its loss and ties to this day. I loved both Jacques and Juliette and the strength and growth that they showed throughout both their stories. I love the tie in with the bookstore and hw everything came together and was connected. The sheer bravery of people during this fight will never cease to amaze me and this was a captivating, heartbreaking and beautiful rendition. Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for the ARC.

Thank you Netgalley for my ARC. I love a good historical fiction read. This was a very light read and kept me interested throughout

Endearing and engaging story of love and perseverance. Set along two alternating timelines, this story tells the tale of Jacques and his wife in the midst of WWII Paris, Juliette searching for a connection to her grandmother’s homeland of France, and the little bookshop that is at the center of it all. I loved the alternating timelines as it brought more meaning and life to the story. It was so easy to become invested in all their journeys and challenges. Thanks so much to Daisy Wood, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-ARC.

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC. This book is set in Paris during WWII, it follows a couple who are French resistors. Flash forward to modern times, a separated woman is finding herself and her roots in France. This book was a quick read. It wasn’t quite what I wanted it to be, it needed a bit more grit but if you’re looking for something in this era, I suggest this one.

This was a good book that I wish had continued a little longer! A quick read not to be put down. Pages keep turning as you learn about the familial history on either side, and where the people ended up. Such a nice story and definitely one to reread!

The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris is a historical novel. It is told in dual timelines. During World War II, Jacques runs a bookshop in Paris. His wife goes into hiding but he works to save lives within his bookshop. In present day, Juliette and Andrew vacation in Paris. She encounters the bookshop and decides to renovate it ... becoming involved in the mystery of the past.

I wanted to read this novel because I love historical fiction. This is a well written, engrossing novel that does a beautiful job at capturing historical details of the past. Both timelines were compelling and the ways they intersected were intriguing. Recommended for fans of historical fiction!

This book had the commonly found dual timeline between the present and WW2. I loved the WW2 story much more than the other. It’s the story of a bookshop owner and his wife who craft a hidden room into the shop where they hide people under the noses of his German officer customers. The wife Mathilda is also involved in the resistance and she is arrested and disappears. The present timeline features a woman named Juliette who moves to Paris and ends up taking over the shop, not knowing its history or the existence of the hidden room. I didn’t care much for her or her choices and there were just too many happy coincidences to be believable. Although I did enjoy this book, I felt the writing wasn’t the best and I did some skimming, especially in the present timeline. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book; all opinions expressed are my own.