Lost for Words books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Lost for Words series?"

"There are three books in the Lost for Words series, published between 2017 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Lost for Words series?"

"The first book in the Lost for Words series is Lost For Words, published in 2017."

Q: "What is Lost For Words about?"

"Lost For Words (2017) tells the story of Loveday Cardew, a young woman who works in a secondhand bookshop in York. She uses books to connect with people while keeping her own painful past hidden. Found in a Bookshop (2023) returns to the same setting."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Lost For Words	2017	Stephanie Butland	N/A
2	The Lost for Words Bookshop /Lost For Words	2017	Stephanie Butland	Buy
3	Found in a Bookshop	2023	Stephanie Butland	Buy

The Lost for Words series centers on a secondhand bookshop and the people connected to it. Lost For Words (2017) introduced Loveday Cardew, a bookseller with a difficult past who finds comfort in matching readers with the right books. Found in a Bookshop (2023) continues in the same world.

The series reflects Stephanie Butland’s interest in how books and reading shape people’s lives. The bookshop setting has made the series popular with readers who enjoy literary-themed fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lost for Words series?

There are three books in the Lost for Words series, published between 2017 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Lost for Words series?

The first book in the Lost for Words series is Lost For Words, published in 2017.

What is Lost For Words about?

Lost For Words (2017) tells the story of Loveday Cardew, a young woman who works in a secondhand bookshop in York. She uses books to connect with people while keeping her own painful past hidden. Found in a Bookshop (2023) returns to the same setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order