The Second Chance Book Club, Stephanie Butland
The Second Chance Book Club, Stephanie Butland
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The Second Chance Book Club
A heart-warming and uplifting novel about family, love, friendship and the joy of books, from the author of Found in a Bookshop

Author: Stephanie Butland

Narrator: Hannah Wood

Unabridged: 10 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Review

Published: 03/27/2025


Synopsis

A heart-warming story about how a letter with surprising news changes everything - from the author of the beloved Found in a Bookshop
'Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable' Katie Fforde

'A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its heart' Kate Storey

'A beautiful writer . . . such attentive compassion and warmth' Carys Bray

'Full of warmth, heart and most excellent book recommendations' Zoë Folbigg

September was adopted when she was fifteen months old. She knows nothing about her early life, but she grew up safe and loved. Now, though, it's just September and her feckless boyfriend Shaun. And she's at her wits' end. There's never enough money, and she has nothing to look forward to.

Then a letter comes. September has inherited a house - and Shaun can see endless opportunities if she sells it. But, almost as soon as she sets foot in the garden, September knows she cannot let this home go. And she longs to find out more about the mysterious Lucia who left it to her.

When the members of Lucia's book club arrive, for the first time September hears stories of her mother, of the aunt who adored her, and of the secrets that broke the family apart. And she begins to make new friends.

September feels safe here. But money alone can't bring contentment. September is at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she's brave enough . . .

Readers LOVE The Second Chance Book Club
'The story was so moving and genuine throughout. I felt seen in a way that doesn't happen often with books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A really uplifting and beautiful story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Amazing from start to finish. I will certainly be looking this author up for more of her books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh, how I loved this book! It's so well written, the story is engaging and beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It was like a hug in book form, exactly when I needed one most' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'As soon as I began to read this book I knew I already loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A heartwarming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and most of all, kindness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A book I'd recommend to anyone looking for something they'd not be able to put down when they started reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Stephanie Butland

Stephanie Butland is the author of eight novels, including the beloved bookshop tale Lost For Words. Stephanie lives near the sea in the north-east of England, with her husband Alan and Harris the greyhound. She writes in a studio at the bottom of her garden. For fun, she reads, knits, bakes, walks, and goes to the cinema and theatre. Stephanie loves to talk books and meet readers, and is an occasional performance poet.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura on April 25, 2025

I was gifted this book from Headline Books in exchange for an honest review. The Second Chance Book Club was a delightful read! September Blythe was adopted and spends her days struggling to make ends meet in a thankless supermarket job, with a feckless boyfriend in tow. All that changes when she rec......more

Goodreads review by Wendy(Wendyreadsbooks) on April 25, 2025

4.5 stars A really uplifting and beautiful story. I found the journey that September goes on discovering her previously unknown family really emotional and loved the sound of Lucia. The stories September’s new friends had of Lucia and her life were lovely to read about, and the idea of the birthday b......more

Goodreads review by Carol (Reading Ladies) on March 30, 2025

4.5 Stars......more

Goodreads review by Susan on June 09, 2025

A feel good novel with a few setbacks, where you just know everything will be all right in the end.......more

Goodreads review by Julie on April 17, 2025

I received an arc of this book from the publisher. This is my first book by this author and I will certainly be looking out for more. The main character September lives hand to mouth and doesn't know her early history as she was adopted so she is surprised to inherit a house from her Aunt Lucia who s......more


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A beautiful writer, she always writes with such attentive compassion and warmth . . . I so enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot as the story revealed itself

A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its heart

I've just read with enormous pleasure. It's a story for anyone who loves books (or loves humans). And it's a story for anyone who's needed their own second chance

With a charming protagonist, this delightful, well-observed story will captivate readers until the very last page Candis

A fantastic feel-good read Living North

Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable

Full of warmth, heart and most excellent book recommendations