Author guide

Evie Woods Books in Order

Evie Woods is the pen name of Galway-born Irish author Evie Gaughan. Her novels blend historical and contemporary storylines with folklore, magical realism, romance, mystery, and themes of resilience, belonging, and healing. She first self-published under her own name before signing with HarperCollins imprint One More Chapter, which republished her earlier novels under the Evie Woods name. She is best known internationally for The Lost Bookshop.

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Catalog record updated August 25, 2026.

Evie Woods's Newest Book

The Violin Maker’s Secret

novel · First published 2026

The Brand New Book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! Hewn by a master and passed down through generations, one violin charts its own course through history... Baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher Walter, and appraiser Gabrielle should have nothing in common, but when a single choice sets in motion a new chapter in the violin's story, they finally feel a part of something - something that matters, and which makes them matter. Because as their search for the violin's origins unlocks a mystery stretching back decades, the instrument teaches them a melody they never expected.

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The Lost Bookshop

Her internationally bestselling breakout novel and the clearest introduction to her signature blend of books, mystery, history, and magical realism.

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Novels (5)

The Heirloom
novel · 2013

Haunted in her dreams by a past she cannot remember, Amanda Morrison avoids close relationships, sentimentalism and above all, any notion of fate or destiny. That is, until she receives an old heirloom from a long lost aunt that sets her…
The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris
novel · 2014

From the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop Nestled among the cobblestone streets of Compiègne, there existed a bakery unlike any other. Rumours were whispered through the town that its pastries offered a taste of magic,…
The Story Collector
novel · 2018

An evocative and charming novel full of secrets and mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop *The Story Collector is available to pre-order now* Thornwood Village, 1910 Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to…
The Lost Bookshop
novel · 2023

‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’ On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found… For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have…
The Violin Maker’s Secret
novel · 2026

The Brand New Book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! Hewn by a master and passed down through generations, one violin charts its own course through history... Baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher…

Frequently asked questions about Evie Woods

Who is Evie Woods?

Evie Woods is the pen name of Evie Gaughan, an Irish novelist born and raised in Galway, where she still lives.

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Why does Evie Gaughan write as Evie Woods?

She adopted the surname Woods when she moved to One More Chapter, saying it was easier to pronounce and remember; the new name also gave her a sense of creative reinvention.

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How did Evie Woods begin her writing career?

After finding comfort in books while dealing with social anxiety, she self-published early novels under Evie Gaughan before signing with HarperCollins imprint One More Chapter.

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What influences Evie Woods’s writing?

Her writing is rooted in Irish folklore, family stories, history, and magical realism. She has also cited Clarissa Pinkola Estés’s Women Who Run with the Wolves as an influence on her pen name and creative outlook.

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What recognition has Evie Woods received?

Her breakout novel The Lost Bookshop became an international bestseller and was shortlisted for Page-Turner of the Year at the 2024 British Book Awards.

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