Discover The Book of Lost Hours, a breathtaking standalone historical fantasy novel by debut author Hayley Gelfuso and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick. Blending magical realism, historical fiction, time travel, and unforgettable storytelling, this spellbinding novel explores memory, truth, and the extraordinary power of preserving history.

One evening, eleven-year-old Lisavet Levy finds herself trapped inside the mysterious time space—an enchanted library unlike any other. Hidden beyond the ordinary world, its endless shelves hold books that preserve the memories of those who witnessed history, ensuring that the past is never truly forgotten.

As Lisavet grows up among the magical stacks, she discovers a terrifying secret. Government agents have begun infiltrating the library, destroying books in an effort to erase history and control the truth. Refusing to let priceless memories disappear, Lisavet creates her own Book of Lost Hours, risking everything to protect the stories that deserve to be remembered.

Decades later, in 1965, sixteen-year-old Amelia Duquesne is still grieving the mysterious disappearance of her uncle Ernest. When a CIA agent asks for her help locating a legendary book of memories her uncle once pursued, Amelia is drawn into the hidden world of the time space. There, she uncovers astonishing truths about the past, her family, and the fragile line between memory and history.

Rich with unforgettable characters, magical libraries, historical intrigue, and emotional depth, The Book of Lost Hours is an imaginative tale about preserving truth, confronting the past, and discovering that history is shaped by those who remember it.

The Book of Lost Hours – A Standalone Historical Fantasy Novel

Perfect for readers who loved The Midnight Library, The Ministry of Time, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and The Starless Sea, The Book of Lost Hours is an enchanting standalone novel that combines historical fiction, magical realism, and literary fantasy into an unforgettable reading experience.

Product Details

Title: The Book of Lost Hours

Author: Hayley Gelfuso

Format: Hardcover

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Historical Fantasy
• Literary Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Magical Realism
• Time Travel Fiction

Pages: 400

Dimensions: 1.2 x 9.1 x 6 inches

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Features:

• Standalone historical fantasy novel
• Good Morning America Book Club Pick
• Magical library setting
• Time travel elements
• Dual timeline storytelling
• Historical intrigue
• Memory and history themes
• Literary fantasy
• Emotional character-driven story
• Book club favorite

Author Biography

Hayley Gelfuso is the author of the internationally acclaimed debut novel The Book of Lost Hours, a Good Morning America Book Club Pick published in more than twenty countries. She holds a master's degree in biology from Miami University and lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and son. Her writing combines imaginative fantasy with rich historical storytelling, creating emotionally resonant novels that explore memory, history, and human connection.