The Library - by Bella Osborne (Paperback)

About the Book

"An unlikely friendship forms between a sixteen-year-old boy and a seventy-two-year-old woman as they rally the community to save their local library. Tom is invisible. He happily blends into the background of life. But Farah Shah changes everything. Farah makes Tom want to stand up and be seen - at least by her. So Tom quickly decides the best way to learn about women is to delve into romance novels, and he finds himself at the village library where he befriends seventy-two-year-old, Maggie. Maggie has been happily alone for ten years, at least this is what she tells herself. When Tom comes to her rescue after a library meeting, never did she imagine a friendship that could change her life. As Maggie helps Tom navigate the best way to ask out Farrah, Tom helps Maggie realise the mistakes of her past won't define her future. But when the library comes under threat of closure, it's up to Tom and Maggie to rally the community and save the library! Will these two unlikely friends be able to bring everyone together and save their library?"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Two lonely bookworms. An unexpected friendship. A library that needs their help
'A touching story of a friendship between a troubled teenager, a yoga-practising farming woman in her seventies and a local library. A delight!' - Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde

Teenager Tom 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.

Pensioner Maggie has been happily alone with her beloved novels for ten years - at least, that's what she tells herself.

When they meet, they recognise something in each other that will change both their lives for ever.

Then 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.

They are determined to save it - because some things are worth fighting for.

EVEN MORE PRAISE FOR THE LIBRARY!

'Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel! A touching tale of true friendship, overcoming adversity and the genuine joy books can bring to our lives' - Jill Mansell

'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' - Hazel Prior

'A story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting... Definitely recommended - it was one of my best reads this year' - Janet Gover

'Heart-rending and inspiring in equal measures. A wonderful story. I adored it!' - Celia Anderson

'Beautifully and sensitively written, the characterisation is superb!' - Sue Moorcroft

'Absolutely LOVED IT! It's Bella's best book yet! A glorious heartfelt novel' - Christie Barlow

'The Library is a beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about' - Cressida McLaughlin

'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. A great tonic for the times and highly recommended!' - Talli Roland

'A truly special book, brimming with charm, heartwrenching moments and inspiring characters. The Library is one of those feel-good books that is sure to delight readers' - Carmel Harrington, author of The Moon Over Kilmore Quay

Review Quotes

"Tender and heartwarming" --Fabulous Magazine

"A touching story of a friendship between a troubled teenager, a yoga-practising farming woman in her seventies and a local library. A delight" --Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde

"Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel! The Library is a touching tale of true friendship, overcoming adversity... and the genuine joy books can bring to our lives" --Jill Mansell

"The Library is heart-rending and inspiring in equal measures. A wonderful story of the triumphs of community over bureaucracy. I adored it!" --Celia Anderson

"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. A great tonic for the times and highly recommended!" --Talli Roland

"Beautifully and sensitively written, the characterisation is superb" --Sue Moorcroft

"A story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting... Definitely recommended - it was one of my best reads this year'" --Janet Gover

"Absolutely LOVED IT! It's Bella's best book yet! A glorious heartfelt novel" --Christie Barlow

"The Library is a beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about" --Cressida McLaughlin

"Tender and heart-warming" --The Sun

"It's hard to convey what a charming, affecting, uplifting and entertaining read it is" --My Weekly

"A wonderful, endearing story... A really enjoyable read" --Beauty and Lace

"A wonderful story of two people whose lives have not been easy. The book is written with a lovely touch of humour and so easy to read" --Beauty and Lace

About the Author

Bella Osborne has been jotting down stories as far back as she can remember but decided that 2013 would be the year that she finished a full length novel. In 2016, her debut novel, It Started At Sunset Cottage, was shortlisted for the Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year and RNA Joan Hessayon New Writers Award. Bella's stories are about friendship, love and coping with what life throws at you. She likes to find the humour in the darker moments of life and weaves these into her stories. Bella believes that writing your own story really is the best fun ever, closely followed by talking, eating chocolate, drinking fizz and planning holidays. She lives in the Midlands, UK with her lovely husband and wonderful daughter, who thankfully, both accept her as she is (with mad morning hair and a penchant for skipping).
Bella Osborne has been jotting down stories as far back as she can remember but decided that 2013 would be the year that she finished a full length novel. In 2016, her debut novel, It Started At Sunset Cottage, was shortlisted for the Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year and RNA Joan Hessayon New Writers Award. Bella's stories are about friendship, love and coping with what life throws at you. She likes to find the humour in the darker moments of life and weaves these into her stories. Bella believes that writing your own story really is the best fun ever, closely followed by talking, eating chocolate, drinking fizz and planning holidays. She lives in the Midlands, UK with her lovely husband and wonderful daughter, who thankfully, both accept her as she is (with mad morning hair and a penchant for skipping).