The Bookshop of Forbidden Books
Not all heroes wear capes; some carry books.
Mitch, a passionate bookseller, is arrested one morning for committing an unthinkable crime: he has violated the law HB 1467 by selling books that have been banned. Sentenced to five years in prison, after his release all Mitch wants to do is to regain his freedom and settle back into his bookshop.
But fate has other plans: on the same day Mitch crosses paths with the man who put him behind bars, he also encounters Anna, a woman who could well be the love of his life. From that moment on, Mitch finds himself caught between an irresistible desire for revenge and an irresistible desire for love…
A whimsical comedy that is brimming with charm, tenderness and humanity—a tribute to reading and the transformative power of literature—this is a novel that will capture the hearts of book lovers around the world.
Reviews
“I defy any book lover not to fall in love with this novel. Levy’s passion for books and the power of words leaps off the page. At a time when many authors and booksellers live under the threat of censorship, The Bookshop of Forbidden Books is a reminder of what we all stand to lose in a world in which others seek to control what we read.”—Kate Parkin, UK Editor (Firefinch)
“A profound and subtle book, structured like a detective novel. The author has a real knack for delivering page-turners that are thought-provoking.”—Le Parisien
“This novel is as brilliant as it is important. It reminds us all that books can save the world.”—Elle