The Hometown Bookshop

’The story equivalent of a big cosy jumper and a hot cup of tea on a rainy day.’ -Carmen Marcus

Actress Charlotte has it all: a starring role in a West End show, a glittering social life and an equally high-flying boyfriend. But when her perfect existence abruptly falls apart, she retreats to her hometown on the North Yorkshire coast, finding a summer job in the local bookshop.

Greg, the grumpy, old-fashioned manager of Seaswept Books, is alarmed by Charlotte’s attempts to revitalise the tired-looking bookshop. But when she discovers his secret passion for amateur dramatics, an unlikely friendship blossoms.

As Charlotte begins to question whether her showbiz life was really all that dreamy, and as Greg ventures beyond his comfort zone - with a little help from handsome librarian Nick - can both of them find the courage to start a new chapter?

Jenna Warren grew up in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. She is the owner of Book Corner, an independent bookshop in Saltburn. Her debut novel The Moon and Stars was published by Fairlight in 2022; The Hometown Bookshop is her second novel. She studied Theatre at the University of Hull and completed an MA in Creative Writing at Teesside University.