This is a love story. It's the story of a second-hand bookshop called Howling Books where people leave letters to strangers, or those they love, or want to love, between the pages of books in the Letter Library.
Henry Jones and Rachel Sweetie are best friends. Or they were. Before Rachel moved away to the sea. Now, she's back, grieving for her brother Cal who drowned in the sea that he loved.
Rachel loves Henry. Henry loves Amy. Amy loves Amy but is happy for Henry to love her too.
This is a book about books. About the power of literature to cradle our past, present and future selves. It's about how we leave ourselves behind when we die. How we leave our histories in the things we love - like books.
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At first glance, Words in Deep Blue is a love story. But beneath the surface, it is so much more. It is a story that navigates grief, uncertainty and love amidst the backdrop of a second-hand bookshop. It’s a book about books, illuminating the power of words and literature, and its ability to connect people from all walks of life. Crowley creates characters and situations that felt so vividly real - flawed and imperfect and completely relatable - I felt as if I were living in the pages. I read this book in one sitting and instantly fell in love, and I know you will too. Definitely a must read! - Sophia (QBD)
Guest, 16/11/2020
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Words in Deep Blue is a poignant, beautiful story with fleshed out characters, gorgeous writing and a concept that is for every book lover. It’s about love, friendship, family and grief. You are taken on a journey through up’s and down’s and pulled into pieces. - Angelique (QBD)
Guest, 24/09/2017
