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The Bookshop of Yesterdays

Amy Meyerson
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The Bookshop of Yesterdays

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Amy Meyerson

The Bookshop of Yesterdays

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

397

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Amy Meyerson's The Bookshop of Yesterdays, a person named Miranda inherits a bookstore from their uncle, who leaves behind a series of literary clues that intertwine with family secrets. As Miranda uncovers these secrets, they explore themes of memory, loss, and self-discovery.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

36,436 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Amy Meyerson's The Bookshop of Yesterdays has garnered praise for its charming exploration of family secrets and the healing power of literature. Readers appreciate its engaging mystery and bookish references. However, some critics feel the plot can be predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Overall, it is a heartfelt read for book lovers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bookshop of Yesterdays?

The ideal reader of The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson enjoys heartwarming tales of self-discovery and mystery interwoven with literary puzzles. Fans of Gabrielle Zevin's The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and Jenny Colgan's The Bookshop on the Corner will find a compelling narrative here.

3.9

36,436 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

397

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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