The Lamplighters Bookshop by Sophie Austin

Loving the book - can’t join on Monday so wanted to post on here. 

This felt slower — and older in tone — than most of the books I’ve picked up recently. I’ve been in a bit of a Lisa Jewell phase of late! The Lamplighter’s bookshop is not fast-paced or twisty; instead, it takes its time, which actually suits the story.

What really stood out for me was the relationships across class divides. The way the characters from very different backgrounds were drawn together felt authentic and quietly powerful. There’s no dramatic action — just steady, believable connections forming where you might not expect them.

THank you for letting me join and for my copy of the book! 

Hi Spottyteapot, thank you for leaving your review on here due to not being able to attend Book Club this evening, please could you email Sarah or Clare and let us know you won't be attending so we can annotate your name correctly :-) thank you

Hi Spottyteapot, thank you for leaving your review on here due to not being able to attend Book Club this evening, please could you email Sarah or Clare and let us know you won't be attending so we can annotate your name correctly :-) thank you