Thanks to NetGalley and Harper 30 for the.opportunity to read The Story Collector by Evie Woods. I loved it! Magical a delightful.

The Story Collector weaves an Irish tale so intriguing, even the most skeptical of the paranormal would be caught off guard. It blends the stories of two women, one from 2011 and the other from one hundred years earlier, as they struggle to find bits of themselves. Sarah, "the American," on the surface is dealing with overcoming a new divorce. Near the end of the book, however, readers learn the pain there goes far deeper. When Sarah makes a split second decision to travel to Ireland, she doesn't realize the implications it will have on her personal life and the lives of everyone she meets.

Sarah, a woman devastated by the stillbirth of her daughter and the end of her marriage, embarks on a spontaneous journey to Ireland. Upon her arrival, she stumbles upon the diary of Anna Butler. Anna’s life takes center stage as she meets Harold Krauss, an American deeply immersed in his thesis on the local beliefs in fairies. Through Anna's diary, Sarah is transported back to a time when the belief in fairies was more than just folklore.
An uplifting read that celebrates the power of belief, where the past and present collide in magical ways.

A charming story that skillfully blends past and present with folklore and romance! I finished this book with a smile on my face. Definitely one to buy for my bookshelf!

'The Story Collector' by Evie Woods is a whimsical and enchanting novel that transports readers to a quiet village in Ireland, where a mysterious local myth begins to unfold. The story weaves together the past and the present through the experiences of two protagonists: Anna, a young farm girl from a century ago, and Sarah Harper, a modern-day traveler from New York.

Anna's journey starts when she volunteers to help an American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. She finds herself entangled in a mystery that threatens her way of life. In parallel, Sarah arrives in Ireland with a mission that leads her to uncover dark secrets blending the everyday with the otherworldly.

Evie Woods has written another story that is both magical and grounded in the charm of everyday bookish life. Her ordinary characters have extraordinary courage, making the novel a delightful escape. As Sarah and Anna's stories intertwine, the book explores the transformative power of stories and their emotional impact on our lives.

One of my favorite components of this novel is its exploration of antiquarian books. Readers will find themselves learning about rare books and lost manuscripts, enhancing the novel's appeal to book lovers and literary enthusiasts alike. The search for a vanishing bookshop adds an element of mystery and adventure that keeps the narrative engaging.

Favorite quotes from the book include:
"There was an awkward silence in which I realized that being an expert in rare books and lost manuscripts could sometimes be construed as quite boring."
"He was letting me into his world and it felt good to be out of my own for a while."
"There's no limit to what I want to know about a book."

'The Story Collector' is a charming literary escape for anyone who loves books and the magic they hold. Evie Woods successfully captures the essence of how stories can forever change us, making this novel a must-read for scholars, book dealers, and literary enthusiasts. Thank you to the author and publisher for the e-arc copy!

My favorite, a book about books! And it was awesome! I loved this book. It’s a must read for the book lovers!