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📚 OUT NOW: A BOOKSHOP SUMMER - STEPHANIE'S CAPTIVATING NEW NOVEL! 📚The life-affirming and unforgettable novel from the author of Lost for Words'I read this book in one sitting, it made me smile and made me wipe a tear from my eye too' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book had me sitting up into the small hours. Such a lovely read, very relatable and touching' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I LOVED this book . . . A joy to read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One of the best books I've read in quite some time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Loveday Cardew's beloved Lost for Words bookshop, along with the rest of York, has fallen quiet. At the very time when people most need books to widen their horizons, or escape from their fears, or enhance their lives, the doors are closed. Then the first letter comes.Rosemary and George have been married for fifty years. Now their time is running out. They have decided to set out on their last journey together, without ever leaving the bench at the bottom of their garden in Whitby. All they need is someone who shares their love of books.Suddenly it's clear to Loveday that she and her team can do something useful in a crisis. They can recommend books to help with the situations their customers find themselves in: fear, boredom, loneliness, the desire for laughter and escape.And so it begins.'A delightful and original concept about how a second hand bookshop can heal a community' Katie Fforde'The perfect book to curl up with . . . It's heartwarming, emotional and full of kindness. A lovely and life-affirming novel' Sara Nisha Adams'What a lovely book - so assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys Bray'A really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too!' My Weekly'I truly loved this book; it made me laugh out loud and also had me choked up a few times too' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Stephanie's stories are thoughtful and warm, written with much humour, and most importantly care. I'd recommend them to anyone, and especially those recovering from a broken heart' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'It made me laugh, it made me cry and left me with a feeling of community spirit - I will definitely be recommending this to others, it is a fantastic read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book is going straight on my list of top ten books' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Her writing is utterly engaging and this book truly moved me. Compassionate, unusual, original and full of wonderful characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Beautiful, heartwarming, a true gift of a book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A heart-warming story about how a letter with surprising news changes everything - from the author of the beloved Found in a Bookshop'Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable' Katie Fforde'A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its heart' Kate Storey'A beautiful writer . . . such attentive compassion and warmth' Carys Bray'Full of warmth, heart and most excellent book recommendations' Zoë FolbiggSeptember was adopted when she was fifteen months old. She knows nothing about her early life, but she grew up safe and loved. Now, though, it's just September and her feckless boyfriend Shaun. And she's at her wits' end. There's never enough money, and she has nothing to look forward to.Then a letter comes. September has inherited a house - and Shaun can see endless opportunities if she sells it. But, almost as soon as she sets foot in the garden, September knows she cannot let this home go. And she longs to find out more about the mysterious Lucia who left it to her. When the members of Lucia's book club arrive, for the first time September hears stories of her mother, of the aunt who adored her, and of the secrets that broke the family apart. And she begins to make new friends. September feels safe here. But money alone can't bring contentment. September is at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she's brave enough . . .Readers LOVE The Second Chance Book Club'The story was so moving and genuine throughout. I felt seen in a way that doesn't happen often with books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A really uplifting and beautiful story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing from start to finish. I will certainly be looking this author up for more of her books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh, how I loved this book! It's so well written, the story is engaging and beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It was like a hug in book form, exactly when I needed one most' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'As soon as I began to read this book I knew I already loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A heartwarming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and most of all, kindness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A book I'd recommend to anyone looking for something they'd not be able to put down when they started reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A heart-warming story about how a letter with surprising news changes everything - from the author of the beloved Found in a Bookshop

''Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable'' Katie Fforde''A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its heart'' Kate Storey''A beautiful writer . . . such attentive compassion and warmth'' Carys BraySeptember was adopted when she was fifteen months old. She knows nothing about her early life, but she grew up safe and loved. Now, though, it''s just September and her feckless boyfriend Shaun. And she''s at her wits'' end. There''s never enough money, and she has nothing to look forward to.Then a letter comes. September has inherited a house - and Shaun can see endless opportunities if she sells it. But, almost as soon as she sets foot in the garden, September knows she cannot let this home go. And she longs to find out more about the mysterious Lucia who left it to her. When the members of Lucia''s book club arrive, for the first time September hears stories of her mother, of the aunt who adored her, and of the secrets that broke the family apart. And she begins to make new friends. September feels safe here. But money alone can''t bring contentment. September is at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she''s brave enough . . .

Readers LOVE The Second Chance Book Club

''The story was so moving and genuine throughout. I felt seen in a way that doesn''t happen often with books'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A really uplifting and beautiful story'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Amazing from start to finish. I will certainly be looking this author up for more of her books'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Oh, how I loved this book! It''s so well written, the story is engaging and beautiful'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It was like a hug in book form, exactly when I needed one most'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''As soon as I began to read this book I knew I already loved it!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A heartwarming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and most of all, kindness'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A book I''d recommend to anyone looking for something they''d not be able to put down when they started reading'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📚 An intriguing, twisting and heart-warming novel set in a bookshop that has an unexpected impact on people's lives. From the author of The Second Chance Book Club and Found in a Bookshop 📚When the Lost for Words bookshop in York hosts an event for a new reading project, four strangers' lives will change in ways they could never have expected . . .Trixie is hosting the event. She loves her job at Lost for Words, and she's feeling grounded and calm - until a phone call from her ex throws everything off course.Cherry only goes to the event because she needs to get out. Caring for her grandmother without any help is exhausting - and lonely. Maybe things will be different if her long-lost sister finally comes home.Rhiannon and Guy really hit it off at the bookshop; it feels like the start of something special. And Guy is fantastic with Rhiannon's baby. But Rhiannon is keeping quite a big secret . . .When you spend time with people who love books, you're sure to learn something about yourself - and maybe see a way to start in a different direction. As each of them is about to find out . . .Readers love Stephanie Butland!'One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful story beautifully told. This is so readable, the characters come to life and stay in your heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I devoured this book in one day as I just couldn't put it down. Most definitely heart-warming and unforgettable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A heart-warming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and, most of all, kindness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📚 An intriguing, twisting and heart-warming novel set in a bookshop that has an unexpected impact on people''s lives. From the author of The Second Chance Book Club and Found in a Bookshop 📚

When the Lost for Words bookshop in York hosts an event for a new reading project, four strangers'' lives will change in ways they could never have expected . . .Trixie is hosting the event. She loves her job at Lost for Words, and she''s feeling grounded and calm - until a phone call from her ex throws everything off course.Cherry only goes to the event because she needs to get out. Caring for her grandmother without any help is exhausting - and lonely. Maybe things will be different if her long-lost sister finally comes home.Rhiannon and Guy really hit it off at the bookshop; it feels like the start of something special. And Guy is fantastic with Rhiannon''s baby. But Rhiannon is keeping quite a big secret . . .When you spend time with people who love books, you''re sure to learn something about yourself - and maybe see a way to start in a different direction. As each of them is about to find out . . .

Readers love Stephanie Butland!

''One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A beautiful story beautifully told. This is so readable, the characters come to life and stay in your heart'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I devoured this book in one day as I just couldn''t put it down. Most definitely heart-warming and unforgettable'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A heart-warming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and, most of all, kindness'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“It smelled bittersweetly of sourdough, and there was the trace of hot, fresh bread in the air. She took a deep breath and unlocked the door”____________________Fifteen years ago Bettina May’s life’s veered off course in one disastrous night. Still reeling from the shock of losing everything she thought was hers, Bettina opens a bakery in a village and throws herself into the comfort of bread-making.She spends her days kneading dough and measuring ingredients. She meets someone. She begins to heal.Until someone who knows what happens that night walks into Bettina's bakery. In the pause of a heartbeat, fifteen years disappear and Bettina remembers a time she thought was lost for ever . . . Can she ever go back?

📚 Don''t miss Stephanie Butland''s wonderful new novel THE SECOND CHANCE BOOK CLUB, out now! 📚

The life-affirming and unforgettable novel from the author of Lost for Words

''I read this book in one sitting, it made me smile and made me wipe a tear from my eye too'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book had me sitting up into the small hours. Such a lovely read, very relatable and touching'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I LOVED this book . . . A joy to read'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''One of the best books I''ve read in quite some time'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Loveday Cardew''s beloved Lost for Words bookshop, along with the rest of York, has fallen quiet. At the very time when people most need books to widen their horizons, or escape from their fears, or enhance their lives, the doors are closed. Then the first letter comes.Rosemary and George have been married for fifty years. Now their time is running out. They have decided to set out on their last journey together, without ever leaving the bench at the bottom of their garden in Whitby. All they need is someone who shares their love of books.Suddenly it''s clear to Loveday that she and her team can do something useful in a crisis. They can recommend books to help with the situations their customers find themselves in: fear, boredom, loneliness, the desire for laughter and escape.And so it begins.''A delightful and original concept about how a second hand bookshop can heal a community'' Katie Fforde''The perfect book to curl up with . . . It''s heartwarming, emotional and full of kindness. A lovely and life-affirming novel'' Sara Nisha Adams''What a lovely book - so assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour'' Carys Bray''A really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too!'' My Weekly''I truly loved this book; it made me laugh out loud and also had me choked up a few times too'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Stephanie''s stories are thoughtful and warm, written with much humour, and most importantly care. I''d recommend them to anyone, and especially those recovering from a broken heart'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''It made me laugh, it made me cry and left me with a feeling of community spirit - I will definitely be recommending this to others, it is a fantastic read'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is going straight on my list of top ten books'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Her writing is utterly engaging and this book truly moved me. Compassionate, unusual, original and full of wonderful characters'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Beautiful, heartwarming, a true gift of a book'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'An immensely powerful, and ultimately uplifting, debut novel' Katie Fforde'Heartbreaking, insightful, gripping and beautifully crafted' Jane Wenham Jones________Dear Mike, I can’t believe that it’s true. You wouldn’t do this to me. You promised.Elizabeth knows that her husband is kind and good and that he loves her unconditionally. She knows she hasn’t been herself lately but that, even so, they are happy. But Elizabeth’s world is turned upside down when Mike dies in a tragic drowning accident. Suddenly everything Elizabeth knows about her husband is thrown into doubt. Why would he sacrifice his own life, knowing he’d never see his wife again? And what exactly was he doing at the lake that night?Elizabeth knows that writing to Mike won’t bring him back, but she needs to talk to him now more than ever . . .How much can you ever know about the people you love?________Originally published in hardback as Surrounded by Water

There''s still a part of us that thinks surviving cancer is a bit of freakish good fortune – the medical equivalent of having a cannonball go right through your middle and living to tell the tale – and so often it''s hard to know how to ''do'' life after cancer. Thrive: The Bah! Guide to Wellness after cancer focuses on moving on from a major physical, social and psychological trauma. Like Stephanie''s first book, How I Said Bah! to cancer: A Guide to Thinking, Laughing, Living, and Dancing Your Way Through, Thrive uses a blend of storytelling, practical advice, humour, thinking techniques and strategies, visualisations, meditations, questions, candour and common sense designed to help those who have had a cancer to get from survival to a place where they are truly thriving.

Compelling, irresistible, feel-good read. Perfect for fans of The Keeper of Lost Things and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.'Quirky, clever and unputdownable' Katie Fforde 'An exquisite story' Liz Fenwick'Burns fiercely with love and hurt' Linda Green'I cried like a motherf***er' Shelley Harris'Intriguing and touching' SUNDAY EXPRESS'An appealing character with a fascinating hinterland' DAILY MAIL'A beautiful book' PRIMATHIS BOOKSHOP KEEPS MANY SECRETS . . .Loveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look carefully, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But there are some things Loveday will never show you.Into her refuge - the York book emporium where she works - come a poet, a lover, a friend, and three mysterious deliveries, each of which stirs unsettling memories.Everything is about to change for Loveday. Someone knows about her past and she can't hide any longer. She must decide who around her she can trust. Can she find the courage to right a heartbreaking wrong? And will she ever find the words to tell her own story?It's time to turn the pages of her past . . .Praise for Lost for Words:'Loveday is a marvellous character and she captured my heart from the very first page . . . and her bookshop is the bookshop of readers' dreams.'Julie Cohen, bestselling author of Dear Thing'Loveday is so spiky and likeable. I so loved Archie, Nathan and the book shop and the unfolding mystery' Carys Bray, author of A Song For Issy Bradley and The Museum of You'Beautifully written and atmospheric. Loveday is an endearing heroine, full of attitude and fragility. The haunting story of her past is brilliantly revealed.'Tracy Rees, Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Amy SnowWhat you are saying about Lost for Words:'Best book by far I've read this year''Sat in tears, stunned in silence . . . by far my new favourite book''I loved everything about Lost for Words''This is a truly magical book''Warm, wise and funny tale . . . with a dark and shocking twist''Could not put it down - absolutely, utterly loved it and hung on every word''I loved smart, spiky, sad Loveday and cried real tears''Will melt your heart and make you cry''Everything you could want from a book''One of the best books I have ever read''Loved this book. I laughed & cried & gripped the edge of the seat at times''A book you keep in your bag and can't wait for another spare 15 minutes to read some more''I laughed, I cried and, more importantly, I couldn't put the book down'If you loved Lost for Words, don't miss Stephanie Butland's next book, where Ailsa Rae learns how to live . . .Search for The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae (9781785764417).

Compelling, irresistible, feel-good read. Perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.''Quirky, clever and unputdownable'' Katie Fforde ''An exquisite story'' Liz Fenwick''Burns fiercely with love and hurt'' Linda Green''I cried like a motherf***er'' Shelley Harris''Intriguing and touching'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''An appealing character with a fascinating hinterland'' DAILY MAIL''A beautiful book'' PRIMATHIS BOOKSHOP KEEPS MANY SECRETS . . .Loveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look carefully, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But there are some things Loveday will never show you.Into her refuge - the York book emporium where she works - come a poet, a lover, a friend, and three mysterious deliveries, each of which stirs unsettling memories.Everything is about to change for Loveday. Someone knows about her past and she can''t hide any longer. She must decide who around her she can trust. Can she find the courage to right a heartbreaking wrong? And will she ever find the words to tell her own story?It''s time to turn the pages of her past . . .Praise for Lost for Words:''Loveday is a marvellous character and she captured my heart from the very first page . . . and her bookshop is the bookshop of readers'' dreams.''Julie Cohen, bestselling author of Dear Thing''Loveday is so spiky and likeable. I so loved Archie, Nathan and the book shop and the unfolding mystery'' Carys Bray, author of A Song For Issy Bradley and The Museum of You''Beautifully written and atmospheric. Loveday is an endearing heroine, full of attitude and fragility. The haunting story of her past is brilliantly revealed.''Tracy Rees, Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Amy SnowWhat you are saying about Lost for Words:''Best book by far I''ve read this year''''Sat in tears, stunned in silence . . . by far my new favourite book''''I loved everything about Lost for Words''''This is a truly magical book''''Warm, wise and funny tale . . . with a dark and shocking twist''''Could not put it down - absolutely, utterly loved it and hung on every word''''I loved smart, spiky, sad Loveday and cried real tears''''Will melt your heart and make you cry''''Everything you could want from a book''''One of the best books I have ever read''''Loved this book. I laughed & cried & gripped the edge of the seat at times''''A book you keep in your bag and can''t wait for another spare 15 minutes to read some more''''I laughed, I cried and, more importantly, I couldn''t put the book down''If you loved Lost for Words, don''t miss Stephanie Butland''s next book, where Ailsa Rae learns how to live . . .Search for The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae (9781785764417).

If you loved LOST FOR WORDS, ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE and THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS you'll love this. 'I loved it so much, I couldn't put it down . . . moving, funny and romantic. Utterly engaging from the first line to the last . . . impossible to put down' Katie Fforde'It completely knocked my socks off - I devoured it in a single sitting! Wow. Just wow' Claudia CarrollAilsa Rae is learning how to live.She's only a few months past the heart transplant that - just in time - saved her life. Life should be a joyful adventure. But . . .Her relationship with her mother is at breaking point and she wants to find her father.Have her friends left her behind?And she's felt so helpless for so long that she's let polls on her blog make her decisions for her. She barely knows where to start on her own.Then there's Lennox. Her best friend and one time lover. He was sick too. He didn't make it. And now she's supposed to face all of this without him.But her new heart is a bold heart. She just needs to learn to listen to it . . .Have you read LOST FOR WORDS, which readers are calling 'the best book of 2017'? Search 9781785762604.

An empowering, thought-provoking feminist novel that will change the way you see the world. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Day, Claire Fuller and Joanna Cannon. 1968. Veronica Moon, a junior photographer for a local newspaper, is frustrated by her (male) colleagues'' failure to take her seriously. And then she meets Leonie on the picket line of the Ford factory at Dagenham. So begins a tumultuous, passionate and intoxicating friendship. Leonie is ahead of her time and fighting for women''s equality with everything she has. She offers Veronica an exciting, free life at the dawn of a great change. Fifty years later, Leonie is gone, and Veronica leads a reclusive life. Her groundbreaking career was cut short by one of the most famous photographs of the twentieth century. Now, that controversial picture hangs as the centrepiece of a new feminist exhibition curated by Leonie''s niece. Long-repressed memories of Veronica''s extraordinary life begin to stir. It''s time to break her silence, and step back into the light. Praise for The Woman in the Photograph: ''Imaginative and moving novel - a must-read for any feminist'' Katie Fforde ''I absolutely loved The Woman in the Photograph, a compelling,original and thought-provoking look at feminism and the power of female friendships'' Sarah Franklin ''What a glorious combination: Stephanie''s warm intelligence brought to bear on the complexities of second-wave feminism. I ate the book up'' Shelley Harris ''Refreshing and thought-provoking . . . a stirring exploration of female friendship and the fight for equality'' Carys Bray''Brilliantly researched, thought-provoking, and written straight from the heart, this is undoubtedly Butland''s best book yet''Lancashire Evening Post

An empowering, thought-provoking feminist novel that will change the way you see the world. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Day, Claire Fuller and Joanna Cannon.1968. Veronica Moon, a junior photographer for a local newspaper, is frustrated by her (male) colleagues' failure to take her seriously. And then she meets Leonie on the picket line of the Ford factory at Dagenham. So begins a tumultuous, passionate and intoxicating friendship. Leonie is ahead of her time and fighting for women's equality with everything she has. She offers Veronica an exciting, free life at the dawn of a great change.Fifty years later, Leonie is gone, and Veronica leads a reclusive life. Her groundbreaking career was cut short by one of the most famous photographs of the twentieth century.Now, that controversial picture hangs as the centrepiece of a new feminist exhibition curated by Leonie's niece. Long-repressed memories of Veronica's extraordinary life begin to stir. It's time to break her silence, and step back into the light.Praise for The Woman in the Photograph:'Imaginative and moving novel - a must-read for any feminist'Katie Fforde'I absolutely loved The Woman in the Photograph, a compelling,original and thought-provoking look at feminism and the power of female friendships'Sarah Franklin'What a glorious combination: Stephanie's warm intelligence brought to bear on the complexities of second-wave feminism. I ate the book up'Shelley Harris'Refreshing and thought-provoking . . . a stirring exploration of female friendship and the fight for equality'Carys Bray'Brilliantly researched, thought-provoking, and written straight from the heart, this is undoubtedly Butland's best book yet'Lancashire Evening Post

'Beautifully written . . . this illustrates that you don't need to be perfect to be good enough' Katie Fforde, author of A Wedding in the Country 'A pleasure to read' Shelley Harris, author of Jubilee'A story of inner strength, fierce love and knowing your worth. Lovely' Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn BrightsideA story of a mother's love and overcoming the past, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Jodi Picoult. Asking, does your past really define your future? When her daughter was born with cystic fibrosis, Kate Micklethwaite vowed that Daisy would never be defined by her health issues. Kate is determined that her perfect little girl will be known for her love of butterflies, croissants and bouncing on trampolines, not for her condition.Kate does all she can to be the perfect mother - whatever that means - and yet, somehow, has started seeing herself the way others see her: single parent, source of small-town scandal, drop-out, former mistress. Half a family.When Daisy starts school, Kate meets her new teacher, the kind and charming Mr Spencer Swanson. Now, with more time on her hands Kate can finally start thinking about her own future. With her Open University dissertation deadline looming, Kate needs to decide what she wants next. But as she and Spencer get to know each other, Kate notices that people are whispering behind her back once more . . .

''Beautifully written and thought-provoking this illustrates that you don''t need to be perfect to be good enough'' Katie Fforde''A pleasure to read'' Shelley Harris''A story of inner strength, fierce love and knowing your worth. Lovely'' Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn BrightsideDoes your past define your future?When her daughter was born with cystic fibrosis, Kate Micklethwaite vowed that Daisy would never be defined by the illness. Kate is determined that her perfect little girl will be known for her love of butterflies and croissants and nothing else. Kate does all she can to be the perfect mother - whatever that means - and yet, somehow, has started seeing herself the way others see her: single parent, source of small-town scandal, drop-out, former mistress. Half a family. When Daisy starts school, Kate meets her new teacher, the kind and charming Mr Spencer Swanson. Now, with more time on her hands Kate can start thinking about her own future. With her Open University dissertation deadline looming, Kate needs to decide what she wants next. But as she and Spencer get to know each other, Kate notices that people are whispering behind her back once more . . .

Ein Buch, das einen so schnell nicht mehr loslässt: Stephanie Butlands herzergreifender Roman erzählt vom Wunder der Liebe und von der heilenden Kraft der Literatur.Mit Piercings und tiefschwarz gefärbten Haaren versucht Loveday, die Welt von sich fern zu halten. Sie ist ein wahrer Büchernarr, umgibt sich lieber mit Literatur als mit Menschen und trägt die Anfangssätze ihrer Lieblingsromane als Tattoos auf dem Körper. Wirklich wohl fühlt sie sich nur in Archies Antiquariat. Der alte Mann hat ihr nicht nur einen Job gegeben, er akzeptiert sie vor allem, ohne Fragen zu stellen. Als Loveday Nathan kennenlernt, scheint ihre Welt heller zu werden: Er nimmt sie mit zu einem Poetry-Slam, und die Gedichte öffnen beiden einen Weg, sich die Dinge mitzuteilen, für die ihnen sonst die Worte fehlen. Zwischen den beiden entwickelt sich eine zarte Liebe. Doch dann werden im Antiquariat Bücher für Loveday abgegeben, die sie zurück in ihre Kindheit führen und schmerzhafte Erinnerungen an eine Familientragödie wecken, die sie nur zu gerne weiter verdrängt hätte. Kann sie mit Archies und Nathans Hilfe endlich mit der Vergangenheit Frieden schließen und über die Ereignisse hinwegkommen, die ihr Leben so sehr erschüttert haben?Ein wunderschöner Roman über Familie, Liebe, Verlust und Vergangenheitsbewältigung mithilfe der besonderen Kraft der Literatur.

Ein herzzerreißend schöner Roman über zweite Chancen und die Liebe zum Leben:Ein Spenderherz rettet ein Leben – auf mehr als eine WeiseSeit ihrer Geburt leidet die 27-jährige Ailsa an einer Herzkrankheit, die sie beinahe getötet hätte. Gerade noch rechtzeitig hat sie nun ein Spenderherz erhalten. Eigentlich wäre es also höchste Zeit, sich endlich kopfüber in dieses Abenteuer namens Leben zu stürzen – doch Ailsa weiß einfach nicht, wie. Wie entscheidet man, welchen Beruf man ergreifen will? Oder auch nur, welches neue Hobby?Jetzt, wo es um so viel mehr geht als nur um den nächsten Tag, hat Ailsa vor allem eines: Angst. Also lässt sie die Follower des Blogs, den sie im Krankenhaus geführt hat, die Entscheidungen für sie treffen. Dabei ist Ailsas neues Herz nicht nur stark, es ist auch mutig. Sie müsste ihm einfach nur zuhören. Denn da draußen wartet jemand darauf, dass Ailsa den Mut findet, ihr neues Herz zu verschenken …»Fünfzehn Arten eines Wunders« ist der zweite Roman der Engländerin Stephanie Butland über eine ganz besondere Heldin - lebensbejahend, Mut machend und einfach wunderschön erzählt.»Ich liebe diesen Roman – er ist bewegend, witzig und romantisch. Er hat mich von Anfang bis Ende in seinen Bann gezogen […] Einfach nicht wegzulegen!« Katie Fforde

Frauen-Freundschaft, Feminismus und die besondere Kraft der Fotografie:Einfühlsam und mitreißend erzählt Stephanie Butland die Geschichte von drei ungewöhnlichen Frauen von 1968 bis heuteIn jedem Foto steckt ein Leben – niemand weiß das besser als die ehemalige Star-Fotografin Veronica Moon. Deshalb hatte sie als junge Frau mit dem Fotografieren begonnen. Und deshalb hat sie vor Jahren damit aufgehört.Doch nun wird eine Ausstellung über ihr Lebenswerk für die Fotografin zu einer Reise in die Vergangenheit: von jenen wilden Tagen 1968, als sie in der Feministin Leonie Barratt eine Freundin fürs Leben findet, bis zu Leonies tragischem Tod, über den Veronica bis heute schweigt.Die Ausstellung leitet ausgerechnet Leonies Nichte Erica, die so vieles von Veronica wissen möchte. Ist endlich die Zeit gekommen, ihr Schweigen zu brechen und die Vergangenheit loszulassen?»Die Frau auf dem Foto« porträtiert drei ganz unterschiedliche Frauen und eine innige Freundschaft, die mehr als einmal auf die Probe gestellt wird. Ganz nebenbei ist Stephanie Butlands Roman auch eine Geschichte des Feminismus – und eine Hommage an die besondere Kraft der Fotografie.»Dieses Buch ist brillant recherchiert, regt zum Nachdenken an und berührt das Herz. Ohne Zweifel Stephanie Butlands bester Roman bisher.«Lancashire Evening Post

Eine Liebeserklärung ans Lesen – weil ein Buch dein Leben verändern kann:»Hoffnung auf Papier« ist ein liebevoller, kluger und herzerwärmender Roman über Menschlichkeit und das richtige Buch zur rechten Zeit.In Loveday Cardews geliebtem Antiquariat in York ist es still geworden und einsam – wie in ganz England während des Corona-Lockdowns. Und das, obwohl die Menschen doch gerade jetzt Bücher am dringendsten brauchen, um ihr Herz zu weiten und der räumlichen und geistigen Enge zu entfliehen.Da erhält Loveday den rührenden Brief eines alten Ehepaars: Rosemary und George wissen, dass ihre gemeinsame Zeit zu Ende geht, und bitten um einige Bücher, um noch einmal auf die Reise zu gehen – literarisch, auf der Bank ganz hinten in ihrem Garten am Meer.Der Brief bringt Loveday auf eine Idee, mit der sie nicht nur ihr Antiquariat retten, sondern auch ganz verschiedenen Menschen durch diese dunklen Zeiten helfen kann …Der anrührende Roman der britischen Autorin Stephanie Butland ist kein Pandemie-Roman im eigentlichen Sinn: Vielmehr nutzt der Roman die Pandemie als Ausnahmesituation, die uns anhand ganz verschiedener, einfühlsam geschilderter Schicksale zeigt, worauf es im Leben wirklich ankommt.»Hoffnung auf Papier« ist die lose Fortsetzung von Stephanie Butlands wunderschönem Roman »Ich treffe dich zwischen den Zeilen«, der Lovedays Geschichte erzählt.Entdecke auch die anderen Romane von Stephanie Butland:- Ich treffe dich zwischen den Zeilen- Fünfzehn Arten eines Wunders- Die Frau auf dem Foto