📚 STORY SEEKERS: The Lost Bookshop meets Bristol Books & Bindery

📚 STORY SEEKERS: The Lost Bookshop meets Bristol Books & Bindery
‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’
Ever wondered why independent bookshops feel magical? We're discovering the answer by reading Evie Woods' bestselling The Lost Bookshop before exploring the charming Bristol Books & Bindery. Post-bookshop discussion over wood-fired pizza at Itri Wood Fired.
Details for you:
RSVP: pay the $3 signup fee via venmo and rsvp here on Meetup
Payment Methods: Venmo only @HRiccardi

• Include "Lost Bookshop Nov 15" in payment notes
• Include your Meetup name

READ the book
📚 The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

• Available: $14.99 Amazon (or support your local indie bookshop!)
• Pages: 444

JOIN us Saturday, November 15, 2025 3:00 PM ET
📚 Bookshop Visit: Bristol Books & Bindery 3:00 PM ET

• Address: 407 Mill Street, Bristol, PA 19007
• Phone: (215) 785-2110
• Meet outside the bookshop entrance at 3PM

🍕 Post-Bookshop Discussion at Itri Wood Fired Pizza 3:30-4:00 PM ET

• Address: 310 Mill Street, Bristol, PA 19007
• Phone: (215) 458-8419

Total investment: $3 signup fee + book ($15) + your meal = a magical afternoon with fellow book lovers!
About the Book
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
A novel with elements of bibliophilia, magical realism, fantasy, historical fiction, and romance. #1 Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times bestseller that has sold over a million copies.

On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found… For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives. But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder… where nothing is as it seems.

Reading connection: Reading about a magical bookshop that transforms lives prepares you to experience the real magic of independent bookshops like Bristol Books & Bindery—where every visit can lead to unexpected discoveries and connections.
About the Meetup
Bristol Books & Bindery is a beloved independent bookstore and classic bindery in the heart of historic Bristol Borough. We'll explore the shop, discover new titles, and experience firsthand why bookshops hold such power in our lives and imaginations.
Afterward, we'll gather at Itri Wood Fired (just down Mill Street) for wood-fired pizza and discussion about how the book's themes connect to our bookshop experience.

LET'S Discuss...
conversation starters:

• Bookshops as sanctuaries: How does Woods portray bookshops as transformative spaces, and did visiting Bristol Books & Bindery evoke similar feelings of discovery and possibility that the characters experienced?
• Finding your own story: The book explores how Martha, Henry, and Opaline move from being "side characters" to protagonists of their own lives—what does this mean, and how do books and bookshops facilitate that transformation?
• The magic of independent bookshops: Compare the magical elements in Woods' fictional bookshop with the real experience of browsing an indie bookstore—what makes these spaces feel special versus online shopping or chain stores?
• Your bookshop memories: Share your own "lost bookshop" story—a time you discovered a special bookshop or found an unexpected book that changed something for you.
• Your own reactions, questions, and observations!

🌟 WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS

• Experience a book about books in the perfect setting
• Support a local independent bookshop
• Meet fellow book lovers
• Discover new reads and hidden gems
• Enjoy delicious wood-fired pizza and great conversation
• Make connections and friendships

QUESTIONS?
Check our Rules of Engagement before signing up. Message Heather with any questions.
See you there!