The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods is a quiet tribute to the solace and mystery found in stories, memory, and forgotten places. Centred around a hidden bookshop and the lives it touches, the novel weaves themes of escape, identity, and the healing power of literature. At its heart lies a reflection on how books can become sanctuaries — places where the past and present meet, where hope survives even when reality falters.Woods writes with a gentle, lyrical tone, blending realism

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a story shaped by memory, guilt, and the enduring search for redemption. Set against the shifting backdrop of Afghanistan’s political upheaval, the novel explores how personal choices can echo across decades and continents. At its core lies the fragile bond between loyalty and betrayal, and how the weight of silence can outlast time. Rather than presenting a tale of war or exile, it reveals how the true battleground often lies within the