A wonderful exploration of the past and the future and most importantly of what it means to
be present in the here and now. Full of the love of words the love of family and the love of
falling in love The Lost and Found Bookshop is a big-hearted gem of a novel that will satisfy
and entertain readers from all walks of life. Lovely!-Garth Stein New York Times bestselling
author of The Art of Racing In The RainIn this thought-provoking wise and emotionally rich
novel New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs explores the meaning of happiness trust
and faith in oneself as she asks the question If you had to start over what would you do and
who would you be? There is a book for everything . . .Somewhere in the vast Library of the
Universe as Natalie thought of it there was a book that embodied exactly the things she was
worrying about.In the wake of a shocking tragedy Natalie Harper inherits her mother's charming
but financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco. She also becomes caretaker for her ailing
grandfather Andrew her only living relative-not counting her scoundrel father.But the gruff
deeply kind Andrew has begun displaying signs of decline. Natalie thinks it's best to move him
to an assisted living facility to ensure the care he needs. To pay for it she plans to close
the bookstore and sell the derelict but valuable building on historic Perdita Street which is
in need of constant fixing. There's only one problem-Grandpa Andrew owns the building and
refuses to sell. Natalie adores her grandfather she'll do whatever it takes to make his final
years happy. Besides she loves the store and its books provide welcome solace for her
overwhelming grief.After she moves into the small studio apartment above the shop Natalie
carries out her grandfather's request and hires contractor Peach Gallagher to do the necessary
and ongoing repairs. His young daughter Dorothy alsobecomes a regular at the store and she
and Natalie begin reading together while Peach works.To Natalie's surprise her sorrow begins
to dissipate as her life becomes an unexpected journey of new connections discoveries and
revelations from unearthing artifacts hidden in the bookshop's walls to discovering the truth
about her family her future and her own heart.
