Sylvia's Bookshop

Written by Robert Burleigh · Illustrated by Katy Wu

Discover a legendary bookstore's tale of connection and literary magic.

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32 pages· 540L

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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of Paris, a bookstore narrates its own story, revealing how Sylvia Beach created a haven for literary giants. Shakespeare and Company became a meeting place for those who cherished stories and ideas. As books flowed like rivers, they connected past and present, unlocking hearts to noble truths. What secrets and friendships were forged within these walls? Dive into a world where books are treasures, and discover the power of words to transform lives.

From the publisher

Meet the trailblazer and book lover who started the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, France, in this beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates stories, reading, and the importance of sharing ideas. “Books are my treasures—the best that I’ve got.” Books are like rivers that flow through my head. Books are like roads,” she just might have said. “Roads that connect my old self to my new. Unlocking our hearts to what’s noble and true.” Told by the bookstore itself, Sylvia’s Bookshop tells the story of the legendary Shakespeare and Company, its owner Sylvia Beach, and the many great writers who gathered there to meet, read, and remind us that books are more than the words on the page.

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