Chat with Theodora Goss, author of "The Thorn and the Blossom: A Two-Sided Love Story"

We are delighted to welcome Theodora Goss to the Bookshop for a very special "meet and great" with her novel(s) The Thorn and the Blossom.

One enchanting romance. Two lovers keeping secrets. And a uniquely crafted book that binds their stories forever.

When Evelyn Morgan walked into the village bookstore, she didn't know she would meet the love of her life. When Brendan Thorne handed her a medieval romance, he didn't know it would change the course of his future. It was almost as if they were the cursed lovers in the old book itself...

The Thorn and the Blossom by Theodora Goss is a remarkable literary artifact: You can open the book in either direction to decide whether you'll first read Brendan's, or Evelyn's account of the mysterious love affair. Choose a side, read it like a regular novel—and when you get to the end, you'll find yourself at a whole new beginning.

A novel about lovers who meet in a bookstore - how fabulous! This unique novel is printed on accordion-folded paper - start at one end to read Evelyn's story; when you reach the end, turn it over to read Brendan's story.

Ms. Goss will be here on Thursday afternoon, February 9, from 2 to 3pm to talk with readers about her unique novel. If you're unable to attend the event, please call to pre-order a personally inscribed volume ... "The Thorn and the Blossom" is a lovely Valentine's Day gift.