The Lighthouse Bookshop by Sharon Gosling @sharongosling @simonschusterUK #bookreview #TheLighthouseBookshop #SharonGosling #5Stars

Book Synopsis:

At the heart of a tiny community in a remote village just inland from the Aberdeenshire coast stands an unexpected lighthouse. Built two centuries ago by an eccentric landowner, it has become home to the only bookshop for miles around.
 
Rachel is an incomer to the village. She arrived five years ago and found a place she could call home. So when the owner of the Lighthouse Bookshop dies suddenly, she steps in to take care of the place, trying to help it survive the next stage of its life.
 
But when she discovers a secret in the lighthouse, long kept hidden, she realises there is more to the history of the place than she could ever imagine. Can she uncover the truth about the lighthouse’s first owner? And can she protect the secret history of the place?

My Review:

The Lighthouse Bookshop is an absorbing, heart warming read which I really enjoyed.

Firstly I’ve always had a bit of a fascination with lighthouses (maybe from loving Fraggle Rock as a kid?) so this book instantly appealed. I was instantly drawn into the story and into the fabulous group of friends that has built up around the bookshop. They were all very different to each other but I loved how the bookshop united them and how they supported each other. It’s a group of friends I’d definitely like to know in real life and be a part of.

The mystery side of the story was very interesting especially as it involved something I’d never heard of before. I spent lots of time googling it to try and find out more about it as it sounded so interesting! I loved the way the history of the lighthouse was gradually revealed and that we got to know more about the family behind the build too. There is a bit of everything in its story which helped make the story seem so real.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more from this author in future. It’s one of those books that lifted my spirits when reading and that I missed when I wasn’t able to read. I couldn’t wait to get a chance to go back and absorb myself back into their world. I’d absolutely love there to be a sequel as I’d love to find out what happens to the lighthouse and with Rachel and Toby too!

About The Author:

Sharon started her career as an entertainment journalist, writing non-fiction books about film and television. She is also the author of multiple children’s books. Sharon and her husband live in a small village in northern Cumbria. She can be found on Twitter @sharongosling.