{"product_id":"the-library-9781801100489","title":"The Library","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo lonely bookworms. An unexpected friendship. A library that needs their help \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A touching story of a friendship between a troubled teenager, a yoga-practising farming woman in her seventies and a local library. A delight!' - \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Katie Fforde\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeenager \u003cb\u003eTom\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePensioner \u003cb\u003eMaggie\u003c\/b\u003e has been happily alone with her beloved novels for ten years - at least, that's what she tells herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen they meet, they recognise something in each other that will change both their lives for ever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey are determined to save it - because some things are worth fighting for.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEVEN MORE PRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eTHE LIBRARY\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Such a \u003cb\u003eheart-warming and thought-provoking novel!\u003c\/b\u003e A touching tale of true friendship, overcoming adversity and the genuine joy books can bring to our lives' - \u003cb\u003eJill Mansell\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' - Hazel Prior \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A story that was \u003cb\u003edeeply moving, and ultimately uplifting\u003c\/b\u003e... Definitely recommended - it was \u003cb\u003eone of my best reads this year\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003cb\u003eJanet Gover\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHeart-rending and inspiring\u003c\/b\u003e in equal measures. A wonderful story. \u003cb\u003eI adored it!\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003cb\u003eCelia Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Beautifully and sensitively written, \u003cb\u003ethe characterisation is superb!\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003cb\u003eSue Moorcroft\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Absolutely LOVED IT! It's \u003cb\u003eBella's best book yet!\u003c\/b\u003e A glorious heartfelt novel' - \u003cb\u003eChristie Barlow\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Library\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments\u003c\/b\u003e, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about' - \u003cb\u003eCressida McLaughlin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'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. \u003cb\u003eA great tonic for the times\u003c\/b\u003e and highly recommended!' - \u003cb\u003eTalli Roland\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A truly special book, brimming with charm, heartwrenching moments and inspiring characters. \u003ci\u003eThe Library\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those feel-good books that is sure to delight readers' - \u003cb\u003eCarmel Harrington\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Moon Over Kilmore Quay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781801100489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.72h x 5.04w x 1.02d","brand":"Bella Osborne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43644089925813,"sku":"9781801100489","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e5c67469-9e21-4281-a8f9-d67c4e71d83d.jpg?v=1708446699","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-library-9781801100489","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}