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The Tiny Magic Bookshop: the new charming and heartwarming cozy fantasy for fans of books about books 2026
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Expected 4 Jun 26A bookish cozy fantasy for fans of Travis Baldree and Lucy Jane Wood.There’s magic in a book …
Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum’s bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste – they’re magic.
When Max’s mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last that Max would spend a year working in the bookshop before she sells it.
Max has no desire to uproot her busy life in the city to return to a place that always made her feel inadequate, but she can’t ignore her mum’s last request. So she decides on a trial run of two weeks – if she can’t even last that long, then a year would be impossible…
For fans
👩Outsider MC
👪Found Family
🏘️Small town
🍂Autumn vibes
📚Classic books
Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum’s bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste – they’re magic.
When Max’s mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last that Max would spend a year working in the bookshop before she sells it.
Max has no desire to uproot her busy life in the city to return to a place that always made her feel inadequate, but she can’t ignore her mum’s last request. So she decides on a trial run of two weeks – if she can’t even last that long, then a year would be impossible…
For fans
👩Outsider MC
👪Found Family
🏘️Small town
🍂Autumn vibes
📚Classic books
Kindle Edition
Expected publication June 4, 2026
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February 15, 2026
The Tiny Magic Bookshop was an enjoyable, cosy read with a lovely atmosphere and an emotional heart at its centre.
This story leans much more into self-discovery, healing, and quiet personal growth than it does into action or high-stakes magic. If you’re expecting dramatic twists or a fast-paced fantasy plot, this may feel slower than anticipated. The magic here is gentle and reflective rather than explosive.
That said, the setting is charming, and the themes of belonging and finding your place are handled with warmth. It’s very much a character-driven story — one that focuses on emotional development over dramatic events. By the end, it delivers a comforting and hopeful resolution that fits the tone of the book well.
For readers who love cosy fantasy, small-town vibes, and stories about personal transformation, this will likely be a satisfying read.
This story leans much more into self-discovery, healing, and quiet personal growth than it does into action or high-stakes magic. If you’re expecting dramatic twists or a fast-paced fantasy plot, this may feel slower than anticipated. The magic here is gentle and reflective rather than explosive.
That said, the setting is charming, and the themes of belonging and finding your place are handled with warmth. It’s very much a character-driven story — one that focuses on emotional development over dramatic events. By the end, it delivers a comforting and hopeful resolution that fits the tone of the book well.
For readers who love cosy fantasy, small-town vibes, and stories about personal transformation, this will likely be a satisfying read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
DNF at 30%.
I really tried with this but it failed to gain my interest. The premise sounded like a cute cosy read, our fmc Max inherits a bookshop from her mother after she dies, and finds out in her will her mother requests Max works and lives at the bookshop for one year before she sells it.
Unfortunately the plot was slow and I struggled to connect to the characters. Even 30% in the plot had not moved forward and nothing had happened or been achieved, I honestly would struggle to tell you what happened.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.
I really tried with this but it failed to gain my interest. The premise sounded like a cute cosy read, our fmc Max inherits a bookshop from her mother after she dies, and finds out in her will her mother requests Max works and lives at the bookshop for one year before she sells it.
Unfortunately the plot was slow and I struggled to connect to the characters. Even 30% in the plot had not moved forward and nothing had happened or been achieved, I honestly would struggle to tell you what happened.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.
February 11, 2026
An incredible, heartwarming story that charts Max’s journey of self discovery. The fantasy elements add a lovely layer to this story, made super cosy by charming characters, including a baker, a florist and a slightly naughty owl. Max’s grief is wonderfully written and you are with her every step of the way as she processes her sense of belonging and identity. I hope there’s a sequel!
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