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

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. When they meet, they recognise something in each other that will change both their lives for ever. Pensioner Maggie has been happily alone with her beloved novels for ten years – at least, that's what she tells herself. After a row with his dad and facing an unhappy future at the dog food factory, he escapes to the library. Teenager Tom has always blended into the background of life. A delight!' – Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde

'A touching story of a friendship between a troubled teenager, a yoga-practising farming woman in her seventies and a local library. 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. Together they discover some things are worth fighting for.From the author of Meet Me at Pebble Beach comes a story of unlikely friendship and the power of community. They each set out to prove that the library isn't just about books - it's the heart of their community. As Maggie helps Tom to stand up for himself, Tom helps Maggie realise the mistakes of her past don't have to define her future. When Tom comes to her rescue a friendship develops that could change her life. Maggie is a pensioner and has been happily alone for ten years, at least that's what she tells herself. Tom unwittingly ends up with a bagful of romance novels and comes under the suspicion of Maggie. After a row with his dad, and facing an unhappy future at the dog food factory, he escapes to the library.

A great tonic for the times and highly recommended!' - Talli Roland Tom is a teenager and blends into the background of life. Heart-warming with genuine characters, the plot pulled me in and I was rooting for the library every step of the way. and the genuine joy books can bring to our lives' - Jill Mansell '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. 'Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel! The Library is a touching tale of true friendship, overcoming adversity. Thrown together to save their local library. From the author of Meet Me at Pebble Beach comes a story of unlikely friendship and the power of community.

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