
The Tiny Magic Bookshop - August Bloom
August Bloom
- Pages · 336 pages
- Publication Date · 04/06/2026
- Genre · Fantasy
Readers are LOVING The Tiny Magic Bookshop 'This book feels like the cosiest hug of all' 'Magical realism + Grief + Learning to trust yourself' 'I want to work in Lamplight books!' 'Creeps into all your dark corners and lights them up with a cosy glow' 'Wish I could give it more than five stars' ******************* There's magic in a book . Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum's bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste - they're magic. When Max's mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last wish: that Max would spend a year working in the bookshop before she sells it. Max has no desire to uproot her busy life in the city to return to a place that always made her feel inadequate, but she can't ignore her mum's last request. So she decides on a trial run of two weeks - if she can't even last that long, then a year would be impossible. For fans of: Outsider MC Found Family Small town Autumn vibes Classic books ******************* Praise for The Tiny Magic Bookshop: 'A cosy read, perfect for book lovers' Woman& Home `A tender story about grief and a wonderful love letter to bookstores and booksellers. This book will touch your heart!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop `Enchanting and comforting all at once, this is a hug of a book ' Jamie Pacton, author of Homegrown Magic `A real feel-good tale' The Sun `This book is magical, enchanting, and intriguing. Exactly the kind of escape booklovers adore.' Amanda James, author of The Midnight Bookshop `A story that has heart at its center. The Tiny Magic Bookshop reminds us how powerful literature can be. Reading books, recommending books, and sharing books is a magic in itself. August Bloom perfectly captures how magical this world is when we have books in it. A book lovers dream!' Jack Strange, author of Look Up, Handsome
'August's writing is beautiful - sincere, assured, compassionate and witty. I adored sinking into this book and wrapping myself up in it like a warm blanket.' Helen Gaskell, author of The Regency Switch `The Tiny Magic Bookshop was the cosy, whimsical story I didn't know I needed. With dreamy prose and a magical cast, this is a must read this summer!' Chloe Ford, author of Work Trip `A whimsical fantasy and a navigation of grief, the self, and being true to one's own heart' C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick
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