The Tiny Magic Bookshop

'This book is magical, enchanting, and intriguing. Exactly the kind of escape booklovers adore' Amanda James, author of The Midnight Bookshop

‘Enchanting and comforting all at once, this is a hug of a book ’ Jamie Pacton, author of Homegrown Magic

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…

Reviews

'This book is magical, enchanting, and intriguing. Exactly the kind of escape booklovers adore' Amanda James, author of The Midnight Bookshop

‘Enchanting and comforting all at once, this hug of a book gently explores the devastation of grief, the healing power of community, and the true magic that lives in books and bookshops. Perfect reading for a cozy, quiet afternoon with a cup of tea (and perhaps a tiny owl) at your side’ Jamie Pacton, author of Homegrown Magic

'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. It's a perfect Autumn read, just right for wintry weather and longer nights, and I'd recommend it to anyone who needs a hug, a cry, and then a big shot of optimism' Helen Gaskell, author of The Regency Switch

‘The Tiny Magic Bookshop was the cosy, whimsical story I didn't know I needed. Max is on a journey of grief and discovery that felt both vivid and calm. Bloom draws the magic of Lampton in such a grounded and clever way that it felt as if I was there with Max, meeting and serving her mythical characters. With dreamy prose and a magical cast, this is a must read this summer!’ Chloe Ford

About the author

August Bloom writes magical novels from her cosy writing studio in Gloucestershire. She devours gentle fantasy stories alongside cinnamon buns and loves the cooler autumn months when she can curl up under a blanket with a good book. Her co-writer is a chronically clumsy Labrador who she explores the countryside with.