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The Last Library : 'I really loved this . . . a brilliant first novel' Katie Fforde, Hardback Book

The Last Library : 'I really loved this . . . a brilliant first novel' Katie Fforde Hardback

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'The Last Library made me laugh, cry, cheer and want to champion all of our fabulous libraries' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project'A truly lovely and endearing read' Nina Pottell'A powerful reminder about the importance of community, kindness and friendship.

A truly stunning debut' Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards 'I adored every page' Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside 'A sheer joy.

A funny, poignant story of love, loss, self-discovery and courage.

A celebration of books and everything that makes us human' Katie Marsh, author of My Everything You can tell a lot about a person from the library books they borrow Library assistant June knows a lot about the regulars at Chalcot Library, yet they know very little about her.

When her mum - the beloved local librarian - passed away eight years ago, June stepped into her shoes.

But despite their shared love of books, shy June has never felt she can live up to the village's memory of her mum.

Instead, she's retreated into herself and her memories, surviving on Chinese takeaways-for-one and rereading their favourite books at home. When the library is threatened with closure, a ragtag band of eccentric locals establish the Friends of Chalcot Library campaign.

There's gentlemanly pensioner Stanley, who visits the library for the computers and the crosswords, cantankerous Mrs B, who is yet to find a book she approves of, and teenager Chantal, who just wants a quiet place to study away from home.

But can they compel reclusive June to join their cause?

If June wants to save the library, she finally has to make some changes to her life: opening up her heart to friendship, opportunities and maybe even more . . .

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