Happy Thursday, My Lovelies! Today is a recycled post about one of my favorite books for 2017, The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. I chose it as the January Favorite Book for The Sketchy Reader letter subscription.
Happy Literary Friday, My Lovelies! Recently I read the very best book I've read all year: The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan.
Below is a video introduction of the book featuring Hogan:
According to Goodreads:
A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us.
Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobbles—Found, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September.
Bone china cup and saucer—Found, on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, 31st October.
Recovering from a bad divorce, Laura, in some ways, is one of Anthony’s lost things. But when the lonely woman moves into his mansion, her life begins to change. She finds a new friend in the neighbor’s quirky daughter, Sunshine, and a welcome distraction in Freddy, the rugged gardener. As the dark cloud engulfing her lifts, Laura, accompanied by her new companions, sets out to realize Anthony’s last wish: reuniting his cherished lost objects with their owners.
Long ago, Eunice found a trinket on the London pavement and kept it through the years. Now, with her own end drawing near, she has lost something precious—a tragic twist of fate that forces her to break a promise she once made.
As the Keeper of Lost Objects, Laura holds the key to Anthony and Eunice’s redemption. But can she unlock the past and make the connections that will lay their spirits to rest?
Full of character, wit, and wisdom, The Keeper of Lost Things is heartwarming tale that will enchant fans of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Garden Spells, Mrs Queen Takes the Train, and The Silver Linings Playbook.
My Review:
Well that explains it! If you read the last paragraph of the Goodreads review, three of my favorite books are compared to The Keeper of Lost Things: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Garden Spells, and The Silver Linings Playbook.
Anthony Peardew (love the anglicized version of "perdu" which means lost in French) is an obsessive keeper of lost things because of something precious he lost decades earlier. Now Laura must take the reigns and try to put to rights the massive collection of lost things Anthony has meticulously curated and stored in his study. In exchange for continuing his work, she has inherited his lovely home and gardens, not to mention the handsome and sexy gardener named Freddy who tends to the property. Plus there's a disruptive ghost. She doesn't execute her mischief in a malicious way, but more in do-I-have-your-attention-yet way.
Shortly after moving into the home, Laura befriends Sunshine, a young lady and neighbor with Down Syndrome. Sunshine is aptly named because she sheds light, humor, and often times wisdom on various situations within the household. She has amazing gifts that are supernatural and helpful to Laura. I really enjoyed her interaction with the characters of the novel.
Hi Ricki! I just wanted to let you know that you are featured here along with several other Alabama bloggers: http://www.gwingal.com/2018/01/alabama-bloggers-you-should-be-following/ Also, I DO Judge a book by its cover and this one looks great! :) gwingal
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Hi Ricki! I just wanted to let you know that you are featured here along with several other Alabama bloggers: http://www.gwingal.com/2018/01/alabama-bloggers-you-should-be-following/
ReplyDeleteAlso, I DO Judge a book by its cover and this one looks great!
:) gwingal
I am adding this to my 'must read' list. If you liked it, I know that I will, too. Have a great weekend, Ricki! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLol, I think I'm a keeper of lost things.....
ReplyDeleteThis book DOES sound so wonderful -- and as a keeper of lost things (who can never find her own) I should know!
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