The Library

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Tom and Maggie, the protagonists of our story are awesome characters. The storyline, details, other characters and the fact that The Library is an important part of the books makes it a reader's heaven! REVIEWED BY LINDA HILL If ever there was joy in book form it’s The Library by Bella Osborne. It is utterly glorious. My thanks to NetGalley and Aria Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review. 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 Maggie Mann. Seventy-two. Widowed. Lives on a farm with her animals and her garden. Lonely. Discovers that her weekly book club at the library is a wonderful opportunity to find interaction with other bookworms.

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 Tom is a 16 year old boy being raised by his alcoholic father after his mom years ago. He likes a girl, but doesn't know how to talk to her. He seeks guidance at his local public library in the romance section. There he meets Maggie, a 72 year old independent lady, who frequents the library weekly for book club and runs her own farm. When the library is threatened to be closed, it propels these acquaintances into an unlikely friendship. These two form a bond that goes beyond what you would expect, but it's because they are both what the other needs.Christine looked affronted. 'That's what it means.' She stabbed the letter with a neat fingernail. 'It came by recorded delivery. They call you to a meeting and that's when they tell you they're closing you down. . .' They each set out to prove that the library isn't just about books – it's the heart of their community. Maggie has come to the library for her weekly book club meeting. She comes for the company and a chance to interact with others. She has always loved the library, it’s sense of calm and “somewhere safe and quiet to run to and the library had never let her down.” What was brilliant about Bella’s writing of Tom’s character, was that she never forgot he was a teenage boy, and made sure his character was peppered with all the usual traits of a sixteen year old.

A story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting... Definitely recommended - it was one of my best reads this year' - Janet GoverSerious issues are touched on in this story, as themes such as loneliness, alcoholism and the debilitating effects of ageing are explored, and at times I became quite emotional when reading, but there were also scenes that made me laugh out loud. 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 A story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting... Definitely recommended – it was one of my best reads this year' Tom is an awkward UK teenager who is at a major crossroads in his life. He needs to start thinking about his future which is difficult with no guidance. His mother died when he was eight, and his father is an alcoholic. Maggie is a seventy-two year old woman who is struggling with living alone on her farm. These two bump into each other at the local library which is slated to be closed. Can the library be saved? How will things turn out for these two?