{"product_id":"9781801100489-library","title":"The Library","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe absolutely uplifting and feel-good page-turner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eMeet Me at Pebble Beach\u003c\/i\u003e comes a story of unlikely friendship and the power of community. In order to save their local library a sixteen-year-old boy and seventy-two-year-old woman defy sterotypes and rally together to fight for a common cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo lonely bookworms. An unexpected friendship. A library that needs their help \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A touching story of a friendship between a troubled teenager, a yoga-practising farming woman in her seventies and a local library. A delight!' – \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Katie Fforde\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeenager \u003cb\u003eTom\u003c\/b\u003e has always blended into the background of life. After a row with his dad and facing an unhappy future at the dog food factory, he escapes to the library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePensioner \u003cb\u003eMaggie\u003c\/b\u003e has been happily alone with her beloved novels for ten years – at least, that's what she tells herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen they meet, they recognise something in each other that will change both their lives for ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen the library comes under threat of closure, and they must join forces to prove that it's not just about books – it's the heart of their community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey are determined to save it – because some things are worth fighting for.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEVEN MORE PRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eTHE LIBRARY\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Such a \u003cb\u003eheart-warming and thought-provoking novel!\u003c\/b\u003e A touching tale of true friendship, overcoming adversity and the genuine joy books can bring to our lives' – \u003cb\u003eJill Mansell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' – Hazel Prior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A story that was \u003cb\u003edeeply moving, and ultimately uplifting\u003c\/b\u003e. Definitely recommended – it was \u003cb\u003eone of my best reads this year\u003c\/b\u003e' – \u003cb\u003eJanet Gover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHeart-rending and inspiring\u003c\/b\u003e in equal measures. A wonderful story. \u003cb\u003eI adored it!\u003c\/b\u003e' – \u003cb\u003eCelia Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Beautifully and sensitively written, \u003cb\u003ethe characterisation is superb!\u003c\/b\u003e' – \u003cb\u003eSue Moorcroft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Absolutely LOVED IT! It's \u003cb\u003eBella's best book yet!\u003c\/b\u003e A glorious heartfelt novel' – \u003cb\u003eChristie Barlow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Library\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments\u003c\/b\u003e, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about' – \u003cb\u003eCressida McLaughlin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I absolutely loved this book. Heart-warming with genuine characters, the plot pulled me in and I was rooting for the library every step of the way. \u003cb\u003eA great tonic for the times\u003c\/b\u003e and highly recommended!' – \u003cb\u003eTalli Roland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A truly special book, brimming with charm, heartwrenching moments and inspiring characters. \u003ci\u003eThe Library\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those feel-good books that is sure to delight readers' – \u003cb\u003eCarmel Harrington\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Moon Over Kilmore Quay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40945441439841,"sku":"9781801100489","price":8.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_29842452.jpg?v=1726066222","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781801100489-library","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}