The story is built around a number of quirky characters, all of whom are connected to and by Loveday, an introspective, quiet, somewhat antisocial young woman who likes books more than people. Excellent, I can identify with the main character already! She works in a bookshop with the eccentric owner, Archie and her sometimes coworker, Melodie whom she doesn’t speak to much. Rob hangs around Loveday a lot, in a creepy, stalking way. Nathan walks into the store and into Loveday’s life quite unexpectedly. All of these individuals possess a secret and the remainder of the novel delves into the heart of each character’s story.
	I really enjoyed this book! I loved the fact that much of the story takes place in a bookstore and that it provided a safe haven for the main character. It’s exactly how I perceive a bookstore, a place of escape, of safety, a place where you can be your truest self. I also appreciated the glimpse into Loveday’s world and her perceptions. She really does a lot of soul-searching and through it, the reader bears witness to her loneliness, sadness, and anger, all of which lead to her personal growth and eventual happiness. It was an interesting journey.
	My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I received this book as a ARC from NetGalley.

Loveday Cardew, a young girl with a nose ring and the first lines of her favorite books as tattoos, likes books better than people. Given her difficult background, how can you blame her? Loveday keeps her feelings and thoughts to herself and Stephanie Butland develops strong and interesting characters who help Loveday get stronger and learn to get close to people. Loveday and Nathan cannot talk about their feelings, but they can communicate through the Wednesday night poetry sessions. The book cover and title might lead a reader to believe that this is a light, cozy story; it is so much more than that.

THIS is a good book! Loveday is a book lover with a dream job--working at a used book store!! She is quiet, reserved, and private....and as do many of us all, she has a history she would rather not everyone be aware of. 

This is a great book for book lovers that can understand why sometimes time spent with a book is much more appealing than time spent with humans but it's also a great book to show that sometimes stepping out of the comfort zone and pushing your own personal boundaries can result in the greatest blessings of life. 

A story about overcoming, personal worth, the importance of having your own group of people who are all about you-no ,matter how small-and of forgiveness. I would definitely recommend this quick read.

*This book was received as a free ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a wonderful read. First off, any book that pay homage to bookstores or books, I am a sucker for. Add in a few quirky characters as well and I am 100% hooked.  The back story of the main character Loveday unfolded in a very organic way and it was wonderful to see her start to engage with people and life as the story went on.  I don't want to give too much away about the book, but this was truly a riveting read from beginning to end!

Loveday has had a rough childhood, and has built up walls around her to avoid further pain.  Working in a bookshop for the generous and quirky Archie, Loveday is able to just exist until challenged to open herself up to magician poet, Nathan.  This is not a lighthearted book as it does not shy away from some traumatic events, but is is a satisfying and intelligent story with plenty of heart.  Recommended.

Loveday sounds like a character I could relate to. After reading I still think that. This is a brilliant read and very well written. This is an author I have not read before so did not know what to expect. I was delighted that I found a really good read. This book makes you feel every emotion through the words. A must read.

Do you ever open up a book and connect with it right away? That’s what happened to me with this one. The writing, the characters, the dialogue - it all hooked me from the get go and didn’t let go. 

The beautiful cover is a little misleading - I thought this was going to be a light-hearted read based around a bookshop but it ended up being so much more. This is a very deep, detailed look at a woman who has gone through an unimaginable amount of pain in her life and how it affects all of her decisions and personality going forward. 

This is a book for book people. The main character, Loveday (what a cool name!), has worked in a bookshop since she was fifteen years old, enjoys books more than people, and even has her favorite quotes tattooed on her body. 

I absolutely loved the character of Archie (and not just because my son’s name is Archer!) he was such a charming, lovely character who always had Loveday’s best interests at heart. 

This is a slow moving, highly developed story that will tug at your heart strings and give you a whole new cast of characters to love. Recommend to all bibliophiles!

Thank you to St. Martin’s press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was instantly intrigued by this story by the cover and the title. The Lost for Words Bookshop... what more can you ask for?! 

This novel features our main character Loveday Cardew. Loveday has worked for Lost for Words bookstore for over 10 years. She is quite the character with her nose ring and fascinating tattoos depicted throughout her body that represent quotes from her favorite books. It almost made me want to get one... :) Loveday isn't the best fan of people and loves her books way more then socializing. As the story starts to progress, you realize that Loveday has suffered a great loss has a young girl. She hides her secrets very well and doesn't want to open herself up to anyone. One day Loveday starts receiving books at her bookshop that suggest someone knows about her past. Loveday's life is about to change..... 

What I really enjoyed about this novel was the characterization. I loved Archie!! It's full of warmth and love!! The story really comes to life exploring how one can overcome their fears and loss. 

"A bookshop is not magic but it can slowly heal your heart." 

I felt the story was a tad bit slow in the beginning for me and it dragged in some areas but overall it was a light and uplifting story.

3.5 stars rounded up for me! 

Thank you so much to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced arc!

Publication date: 6/19/18
Published to GR: 5/16/18

I loved this story. It has everything- love, loss, friendship everything.  Great characters. Lovely setting. Evil vs Good. I really liked it. Will llok forward to more..

I really enjoyed this charming book about book lover and untrusting Loveday and her journey toward healing after a horrible night in her youth.

With allusions to favorite books, a sweet love story, a bit of mystery, and some poetry, this book is a love letter to those who prefer books and characters to most real people. 

The only complaint I had at first was as an American, I had never heard the name Loveday and found it jarring each time I read it, but eventually, it faded into the charm of the story.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for an advanced reader copy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book with nuanced similarities to “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”.  The main character, Loveday, is oddly relatable to and far less socially ostracized as Eleanor having made meaningful connections with the owner of the bookshop but just as likeable.  The story follows her coming to terms with her past and gaining insight into the importance of human connection.  The flashback sequences reveal what has shaped present-day  Loveday and add an element of mystery.  It also highlights that our childhood memories are seen through a perhaps obscured lens.  Also multi-layered by weaving in a more recent experience into the storyline.  I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading Butland’s next novel.  Thank you NetGalley for an opportunity to review this title.

Loveday Cardew has endured an unimaginable tragedy, which has left her withdrawn and unable to trust.  She is working at the Lost For Words Bookshop, which is the perfect place for this bibliophile to be;  she doesn't have to be sociable and she can spend all day surrounded by the things she loves most.  Then one day a guy named Nathan stumbles into her life and turns her secure shell upside down.  She has to decide if love is worth the insecurities and being vulnerable, or if it is just easier to hide away like she has been doing.

This book was really good.  I love books about books, or bookstores or libraries......I guess I can relate to them.  This story wasn't one of the normal feel-good, happy tales that those kinds of books usually tell.  Not that there wasn't any happy parts, because there were lots.  But there were also a lot of really sad parts, where I think I cried out a gallon of built up tears.  So have your tissues nearby, but definitely check this book out!

A book about books, with a protagonist that had a troubling past, OH and is filled with bookish tattoo's, sucked me right in! This was a quick, delightful read, although I wished that Loveday wasn't so shut off, but I get why is goes with the story. 

Thank you Netgalley and  St Martins Press for allowing me to read the quirky, heartfelt story about why books are so potent and loved by many. Great characters!!

A must read for anyone who loves books about books or bookshops and stories about characters discovering themselves. Will be recommending this one all around!!

I enjoyed this book, although I found the main character just a tad unbelievable. The author went out of her way to emphasize how the protagonist was a loner who was more comfortable with books than people, but then occasionally the protagonist would tell the reader that she's not that extreme. The characters were likable and the book was a quick read as we followed them through their trials and tribulations. However, I didn't feel like the plot twists were completely natural or realistic. The machinery that held the story together was a little clunky. Still, a nice book to spend a few hours with.

The Lost for Words Bookshop was a fantastic read.  The characters are full, the story rich and the way Butland puts together this story of Loveday's life is so fun to read.

I've learned novels that have a bookstore at their center can be some of the most compelling for me.  The Lost for Words Bookshop stands out in this category.  Butland has created a very real character in Loveday, and the poetry found within the chapters is beautiful.  

I'm very thankful that the publishers allowed me access to this gem.

I enjoyed this story about a quirky young lady named Loveday Cardew, with nose ring and first sentences of novels tattooed on her body, who works in a bookshop in York since she was fifteen years old.  
Loveday had spent years in a foster home after a tragedy happened in her family life, and she just has a crazy love for books which makes her job ideal.
Because of what happened in her family, I don’t think she believes in love for herself, and she just really doesn’t like people anyway... except for the older man Archie who owns the bookshop and has taken her under his wing. Archie is a great character in this book, and is a help to her in realizing her potential.
A love interest comes around in the form of a magic man who loves poetry.  Maybe things will actually be okay for Loveday!
There are a couple other stories going on within this story that kept me reading.
A light and easy read!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the ARC

Any book lover can appreciate a story about book lovers. The characters were lovable and quirky but it had the essence of a thriller. There wasn’t a huge twist, I could see it coming but it was a page turner nonetheless. A super quick read for me!

Solid chick lit…doesn’t take itself too seriously!  You’ll laugh, cry, and say “Oh! No!” Definitely a fun weekend read :c)

I found The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland to be a compelling story. I was intrigued by the way in which the story was told by going from current day to then giving us sneaky little peeks at the past.  Definitely something not to be missed!