I had read all her books years ago, and now this one. One of the things I love the most about her stories is that she manages to convey so much in a few words. No filling in with unnecessary thoughts and ramblings. Just like Hemingway, one of my other favourite authors. This filling in seems to be the trend today, which is a shame, as it detracts from the flow of the story. Well done Alice Hoffman. – Amazon Review
The Bookstore Sisters: A Short Story
From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman comes a heartfelt short story about family, independence, and finding your place in the world.
Isabel Gibson has all but perfected the art of forgetting. She’s a New Yorker now, with nothing left to tie her to Brinkley’s Island, Maine. Her parents are gone, the family bookstore is all but bankrupt, and her sister, Sophie, will probably never speak to her again.
But when a mysterious letter arrives in her mailbox, Isabel feels herself drawn to the past. After years of fighting for her independence, she dreads the thought of going back to the island. What she finds there may forever alter her path—and change everything she thought she knew about her family, her home, and herself.
About the Author
Alice Hoffman is the author of thirty works of fiction, including Practical Magic, The Dovekeepers, Magic Lessons, and, most recently, The Book of Magic. She lives in Boston. Her new novel, The Invisible Hour, is forthcoming in August 2023.
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