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Books With Plots About Books
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items I absolutely adore bookshops and books. So finding books with the setting in a bookshop/library or a book that revels in the story of one in the plot, these are my type of tales to read!
What if you could live your life in every possible variable? Nora takes a trip to the Midnight Library in which all her regrets are lived out.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
In the Boston Public Library, a group of friends are investigated for a wretched murder… One is the murderer, the others have to weigh the risks of keeping their friend safe.
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Within Tokyo lies an old wooden building filled with the souls of second hand books. When the owner's niece comes to live in the shop, she learns just how powerful books filled with stories can be.
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop: A Novel by Satoshi Yagisawa
When Thea's life takes a turn for the worse, she escapes to Scotland for a few weeks to find that her great uncle left his book collection and home to her… But will those few weeks be enough?
The Bookshop of Second Chances: A Novel by Jackie Fraser
Set in Dublin, three mundane strangers are drawn to a bookshop off the beaten trail that show them that their stories are just as exciting as those found on pages
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
I found myself in this book as June sees that what she really wants has to be fought for and starts to collect new friendships along the way, she creates an uproar in her quaint English village.
The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson
A librarian based in Tokyo has a gift of lending the right books to the right people, some with life changing stories.
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
A nonfiction biography about the author who has two bookstores and creates stories about the people who have visited them.
The Bookseller at the End of the World by Ruth Shaw
Two siblings live the largest, most extraordinary bookshop in Melbourne. A melodic blend of fun, fantasy, truth, and magic. Willy Wonka meets the Librarians
The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor
When moving to her favorite author's small Irish village, a librarian ends up falling for the author's son and ends up living a story straight out of a book
Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay
As she's disappearing, Keryth wakes up to the revelation that her father's magical ability to capture art in a painting means that he's still alive. She must hurry to find him before she is completely gone
A House Like an Accordion by Audrey Burges
A memoir about a bookseller's year in Scotland and meeting the ones who love the stories that they keep, making his journey one to tell
The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell
After finding out that she is a descendant of magic, librarian Sylvia seeks answers and ends up finding a job doing what she does best, working in a library that holds the greatest book collection about magic
The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C. J. Archer
(Book 2 of the Library of the Unwritten) Former librarians are lost in the loss of stories and try to adjust to their new roles, they start to realize that the book remains of those burned have secrets that have hidden from them and Hell itself.
The Archive of the Forgotten by A. J. Hackwith
When working in a bookstore can become incredibly dangerous, a young writer inherits an unpublished story from his godfather.
The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers
The power behind a story for anyone who believes how it can shape their life.
The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel by Nina George
When a feminine word goes missing from a male dominated dictionary, a word collector stashes the word in her servants belongings and is on a mission to fill the dictionary with other words the men in charge have replaced
The Dictionary of Lost Words: A Novel by Pip Williams
A spy for the library of mystery and realities suits up for her biggest quest yet: finding a missing book that is extremely dangerous in the hands of the public. Perfect for steampunk lovers like myself
The Invisible Library (Invisible Library Series #1) by Genevieve Cogman
Amy lives with her grandmother whom insists she reads. Not with her eyes, instead she has the ability to go inside the story and interact with the characters as if she was one. (Think Wizards of Waverly Place when Alex gets stuck in her journal)
The Book Jumper by Mechthild Gläser
This final installment in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series follows Alicia Gris, a secret police investigator, as she uncovers dark secrets and conspiracies in 1950s Spain. The novel intertwines past and present, offering a thrilling conclusion ...
The Labyrinth of the Spirits by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
This nonfiction work explores the true story of John Gilkey, a notorious rare book thief, and the rare book dealer who pursued him. Bartlett delves into the world of book collecting, the allure of rare books, and the fine line between passion and obs...
The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett
Emmeline, a young librarian, discovers that she can travel into books. As she navigates this newfound ability, she must unravel mysteries and face dangers lurking within the pages. The story blends elements of fantasy and adventure, creating a captiv...
The Librarian by Christy Sloat
Ivy Radcliffe, an orphaned young woman, unexpectedly inherits Blackwood Abbey, a mysterious old library filled with ancient texts and secrets. As she unravels the library's mysteries, Ivy discovers her own hidden heritage and faces supernatural chall...
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox
This fantasy novel follows two characters, a boy who dreams of becoming a librarian and a girl trapped in a labyrinthine library. As their stories intertwine, they uncover ancient secrets and face magical challenges in a world where knowledge holds i...
The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence
Best friends Adelle and Connie are transported into the world of their favorite book, only to find it darker and more dangerous than they imagined. They must navigate this treacherous world and find a way to return home, all while confronting hidden ...
The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux