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Published: 21/08/2025
ISBN: 9781914148713
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Price: £9.99
Actress Charlotte has it all: a starring role in a West End show, a glittering social life and an equally high-flying boyfriend. But when her perfect existence abruptly falls apart, she retreats to her hometown on the North Yorkshire coast, finding a summer job in the local bookshop.
Greg, the grumpy, old-fashioned manager of Seaswept Books, is alarmed by Charlotte’s attempts to revitalise the tired-looking bookshop. But when she discovers his secret passion for amateur dramatics, an unlikely friendship blossoms.
As Charlotte begins to question whether her showbiz life was really all that dreamy, and as Greg ventures beyond his comfort zone – with a little help from handsome librarian Nick – can both of them find the courage to start a new chapter?
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‘The Hometown Bookshop is the story equivalent of a big cosy jumper and a hot cup of tea on a rainy day. Greg is warmly grumpy towards his quirky customers who insist on buying books from him and forcing him to reorder. Charlotte is an exquisite counterpoint to him, flamboyant and wilfully enthusiastic. There are some laugh out loud moments as well as some gently poignant touches. Warren conjures a homely town and pace of life that we would all wish to find our place within whilst still keeping the plot to a brisk stroll. Hometown Bookshop is an emotional reset, a reminder of the importance of connection and simplicity, an antidote to loneliness.’— Carmen Marcus winner of the Faber New Play Award and author of How Saints Die
‘The Hometown Bookshop melds the Grumpy-Sunshine trope with buddy comedy in a charming story of second chances and new beginnings that will have you longing to grab your bestie for a bookshop crawl and coffee break. Plus, Greg and Nick are the cutest couple ever.’ — Sara Marchant author of Becoming Delilah