The Lamplighters Bookshop by Sophie Austin

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This months book will be making its way to you as I write this if you are part of our Book Club.

Happy reading in whichever format you receive your book. Here is a brief description of what the story is about ...

Evelyn Seaton has lost her life and home due to her father's gambling addiction. When she secretly answers an advertisement for an assistant at a forgotten bookshop in York, she is not the only one with something to hide. There she meets the enigmatic and prickly William Morton, an aspiring writer keeping secrets of his own. But when the walls that Evelyn has built around herself start to crumble, there is only one person she can turn to. Can Evelyn and William find the courage to write the next chapter of their story?

Please do write your comments on here ... 

Look forward to catching up with everyone next month to discuss on 16 February 2026 from 1930 till 2100.

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous 3 months ago

    Away last week over half term, hence the late review.  This book was OK, but nothing special.  I found the characters under-developed, and the plot broadly went in the direction I expected.  It was an easy read which was welcome.  I gave it a 4 and a sink.

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous 3 months ago in reply to Anonymous

    That's now on my watch list, thank you for the recommendation.

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous 3 months ago

    Lamplighters bookshop

    A humbling read just finished. Missed Monday unfortunately… half term here so routine all unusual.

    Really enjoyed Evelyn’s strength and courage, and so pleased that she was shown the love and the truth that she deserved. I wonder how William’s manuscript would read…?

    Loved Evelyn and Naomi’s friendship.

    Once I got used to the characters and who was who I found this an easy read. X

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    Anonymous 2 months ago

    I honestly loved this book sooo much! I read it in a day! The characters and writing was perfect and the pace was excellent.  I even lent it to my sister in law to read