Best Books of Summer 2018 Selection by Philadelphia Inquirer and Library Journal. A woman inherits a beloved bookstore and sets forth on a journey of self-discovery in this poignant debut about family, forgiveness and a love of reading. Bighearted and trenchantly observant, The Bookshop of Yesterdays is a lyrical story of family, love and the healing power of community. It&;s a love letter to reading and bookstores, and a testament to how our histories shape who we become.