{"product_id":"the-library-9781801100489","title":"The Library","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA lonely teenager and a yoga-practicing farming woman in her seventies form an unexpected friendship and together they must save their local library from closure. A touching story of friendship, community, and the power of books. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 384 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 January 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Head of Zeus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo lonely bookworms, An unexpected friendship, A library that needs their help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA touching story of a friendship between a troubled teenager, a yoga-practicing farming woman in her seventies and a local library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA delight!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeenager 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePensioner 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 forever.\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\u003eThey are determined to save it – because some things are worth fighting for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEVEN MORE PRAISE FOR THE LIBRARY!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuch a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA touching tale of true friendship, overcoming adversity and the genuine joy books can bring to our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Jill Mansell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Hazel Prior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefinitely recommended – it was one of my best reads this year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Janet Gover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeart-rending and inspiring in equal measures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI adored it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Celia Anderson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully and sensitively written, the characterisation is superb!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Sue Moorcroft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely LOVED IT!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's Bella's best book yet!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA glorious heartfelt novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Christie Barlow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Library is a beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Cressida McLaugh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 270g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 199 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781801100489\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bella Osborne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098367619322,"sku":"9781801100489","price":7.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646146248364_book.jpg?v=1646910137","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-library-9781801100489","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}