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The Bookshop of Yesterdays

By: Amy Meyerson
Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
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A woman inherits a beloved bookstore and sets forth on a journey of self-discovery in this poignant debut about family, forgiveness, and a love of reading.

Miranda Brooks grew up in the stacks of her eccentric uncle Billy’s bookstore, solving the inventive scavenger hunts he created just for her. But on Miranda’s 12th birthday, Billy has a mysterious falling-out with her mother and suddenly disappears from Miranda’s life. She doesn’t hear about him again until 16 years later when she receives unexpected news: Billy has died and left her Prospero Books, which is teetering on bankruptcy, and one final scavenger hunt.

When Miranda returns home to Los Angeles and to Prospero Books - now as its owner - she finds clues that Billy has hidden for her inside novels on the store’s shelves, in locked drawers of his apartment upstairs, in the name of the store itself. Miranda becomes determined to save Prospero Books and to solve Billy’s last scavenger hunt. She soon finds herself drawn into a journey where she meets people from Billy’s past, people whose stories reveal a history that Miranda’s mother has kept hidden - and the terrible secret that tore her family apart.

Bighearted and trenchantly observant, The Bookshop of Yesterdays is a lyrical story of family, love, and the healing power of community. It’s a love letter to reading and bookstores, and a testament to how our histories shape who we become.

©2018 Amy Meyerson (P)2018 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
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Quirky family and friends

This is not what I expected when I started listening to this novel. I thought it would be about old books and memories of older events. It does have a touch of this because it is about a book shop, but it has modern themes and characters. The characters are well developed and I gradually grew to like all of them. For me to say this is a compliment to Ms. Meyerson. I am a detective procedural and mystery nut. I needed something lighter for a change. This hit the spot. That being said, this is not all lightness and joy. There are some serious, very touching moments in this story, and I found it all very believable. It is also beautifully written. Ann Marie Gideon does an excellent job with all of the different characters. Obviously, this book is a winner and well worth the read. Enjoy!

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Beautiful story

This book was recommended to my by a friend. I enjoyed it immensely!
Love, trials, grief and pain. Overcoming.
5 stars, 100% recommend!

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predictable and dragged on

I finished the book but it was painful. It was at least two hours too long. It is a sad story that has lots of hatred in it.

She dislikes her parents. She doesn't forgive easily. She is self centered and everyone around her is also. She has strife with everyone.

It has too much detail about things that don't matter and not enough of what does.

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Good but not great.

While I enjoyed the story and great narration, I just didn't like the characters. There wasn't one I could warm up to and start really caring about their outcome. I finished the book thinking, "meh", kind of glad it's done.

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Life is never What we think it is

A tale of family secrets and lost chances set against the background of a beloved bookstore.

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frustrating (spoilers)

I "read" this for my bookclub and was able to finish my homework. It was obvious to me where this plot was going and Miranda should have been smart enough to not drag out this clue game. Granted she's a history teacher and not a historian but even an amateur knows to find out the date of a death without pulling a birth certificate would go back to the cemetery gravesite. Death dates are typically engraved on headstones. If I were reading a physical copy of this I would not have finished and thrown it against the wall. Instead I found myself driving at night alone and yelling at my radio.
Narrator was average. She was not strong on voices and if the structure was flashbacks in the text it was awkwardly either read or edited so a listener has a bit of trouble.

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Tender, today and fractured as we all are.

I loved this book. I don’t often binge listen, but I allowed this novel to envelop my last 2 days off in order to continue through completion.

Personally? No where near enough time between the book’s last word and the credits. There needs to be pause for absorption. Also, I’m not a fan of a female voice trying to take on male character’s voices. I’d much prefer a true reading of the book, as if it were us reading in our heads.

This story was delicious and the struggles all trusted, believable and pointent. I laughed and cried and felt every single point of view as if I was inside this velvet timeline, as if this was my life told out loud. Thank you. I’m a fan.

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Lovely story. Great for filling up my long commute.

Simple yet energetically real characters and relationships. Great performance by reader. Reminded me about my love of classics.

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Family Cuts the Deepest

Family secrets don't make friends! This story is full of heart - redemption, loss, search for self, family secrets, grudges - all of which are worked out like a beautiful puzzle but in the form of a scavenger hunt. It's a bittersweet story that I couldn't put down. Truly loved this one.

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A book lovers dream

When I first saw this story, I had a feeling I’d enjoy a classic, Hallmark style treasure hunt. After finishing, I can this definitely one of the best books I have ever read, Amy Meyerson did a splendid job of interweaving so many classic novels that I grew up listening to and showed me a few new titles I should check out as well. Add in a narrator like Ann Marie Gideon, plus the characters they both bring to life, and I could see this becoming the next heartwarming movie of the year!

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