The Library written by Bella Osborne, publisher Aria, is available NOW in ebook and paperback format.
Book Blurb
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.
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I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. All opinions are my own and no content may be copied. However, authors and publishers may use elements of my reviews for quotes. I absolutely adored this story by Bella Osborne and I think it maybe one of my top reads for 2021. The Library is a wonderful story of two lost souls building up an unlikely friendship. Tom is 16 and is a shy boy who has suffered with so much heartache. He's still dealing with the loss of his mother and has a strained relationship with his father. He doesn't have many friends and spends most of his time on his x-box. He has many happy memories of his later mother, one was reading so he plucks up the courage to visit his local library. It's an overwhelming experience for Tom and he flusters with the librarian. However, his visit catches the eye of one of the library regulars and she is intrigued by this young man. Maggie is in her early 70's and has been a member of the book group at the library for a long time. She's bored with the same old conversations with her fellow book group members so when a newcomer to the library catches her eye she is inquisitive. When fate and events keep bringing both of them together at times when they are most vulnerable Tom and Maggie strike up a friendship. This unlikely multi-generation duo blend perfectly with each other. Maggie slowly gets Tom to open up and she relishes guiding him in life with her wise knowledge. Tom proves a comfort to Maggie as although she has confidence and plenty of life experience she admits she is lonely and Tom's enthusiasm to learn about life is filling a void she has tried hard to ignore. As life continues to throw hurdles in Tom's way his friendship with Maggie is proving to be a lifesaver. Whilst Tom and Maggie's friendship blooms the library is placed in jeopardy with the prospect of closure. The community pull together with the aim to save the library from closure. Bella Osborne has written a wonderful story that deals with grief, loss, fear all dealt with grace and sensitivity. Although the story tackles some hard hitting issues there is a warmth running throughout and I felt a sense of hopefulness and inspiration. I truly did not want this story to end. 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). Follow Bella: Twitter: @osborne_bella Facebook: @BellaOsborneAuthor Instagram: bellaosborneauthor #TheLibrary
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