Freya Sampson

A Library Reads Pick June Jones emerges from her shell to fight for her beloved local library, and through the efforts and support of an eclectic group of library patrons, she discovers life-changing friendships along the way. Lonely librarian June Jones has never left the sleepy English village where she grew up. Shy and reclusive, the thirty-year-old would rather spend her time buried in books than venture out into the world. But when her library is threatened with closure, June is forced to emerge from behind the shelves to save the heart of her community and the place that holds the dearest memories of her mother. Joining a band of eccentric yet dedicated locals in a campaign to keep the library, June opens herself up to other people for the first time since her mother died. It just so happens that her old school friend Alex Chen is back in town and willing to lend a helping hand. The kindhearted lawyer's feelings for her are obvious to everyone but June, who won't believe that anyone could ever care for her in that way. To save the place and the books that mean so much to her, June must finally make some changes to her life. For once, she's determined not to go down without a fight. And maybe, in fighting for her cherished library, June can save herself, too.

The Last Chance Library

Strangers on a London bus unite to help an elderly man find his missed love connection in the heartwarming new novel from the acclaimed author of The Last Chance Library. When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, brokenhearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 that he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like hers. They made plans for a date at the National Gallery art museum, but Frank lost the bus ticket with her number on it. For the past sixty years, he's ridden the same bus trying to find her, but with no luck. Libby is inspired to action and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she papers the bus route with posters advertising their search. Libby begins to open her guarded heart to new friendships and a budding romance, as her tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank's dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away. More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chances for happiness--before it's too late--in a beautifully uplifting novel about how a shared common experience among strangers can transform lives in the most marvelous ways.

The Lost Ticket

Girl on the 88 Bus

You can tell a lot about a person from the library books they borrow...

The Last Library

Two neighbors-at-war band together to stop a dangerous criminal in their midst in this enthralling new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Lost Ticket. Twenty-five-year-old Kat Bennett has never felt at home anywhere, and especially not in crumbling Shelley House. According to her neighbors, she’s prickly and unapproachable, but beneath her tough exterior, Kat is plagued by guilt from her past. Seventy-seven-year-old Dorothy Darling is Shelley House’s longest resident, and if you believe the other tenants, she’s as cantankerous and vindictive as they come. Except there’s a good reason Dorothy spends her days spying on her neighbors—a closely guarded secret that no else knows and the reason Dorothy barely leaves her beloved home. When their building faces demolition, sworn enemies Kat and Dorothy become unlikely allies in their quest to save their historic home. But when someone starts to play dirty and viciously targets one of the residents, Dorothy and Kat suspect foul play in their community. After the police close the investigation, it's up to this improbable pair to bring a criminal to justice.

Nosy Neighbors

Die schüchterne June Jones lebt in dem britischen Dorf Chalcot und ist mit Leib und Seele Bibliothekarin. Ihre besten Freunde sind die Menschen, denen sie Tag für Tag bei ihrer Arbeit begegnet: der alte Stanley, dem sie mit dem Computer hilft, Chantal, eine Schülerin, die zu Hause keine Ruhe zum Lernen hat, Leila, eine geflüchtete Frau, für die sie Kochbücher heraussucht. Außerhalb der Bibliothek bleibt June allerdings gern für sich – und in Gesellschaft ihrer Bücher. Junes wohlgeordnetes Leben gerät aus den Fugen, als die Gemeinde mit der Schließung der Bücherei droht. Und dann trifft sie auch noch Alex wieder, einen alten Schulfreund, für den sie bald ganz neue Gefühle entwickelt. Während June alles tut, um ihre Welt aus Büchern zu retten, lernt sie viel über sich selbst – und darüber, wie wichtig Freundschaft, Gemeinschaft und nicht zuletzt die Liebe sind …

Roman

Die letzte Bibliothek der Welt

'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 . . .

'I'm totally in love' Clare Pooley

Last Library

Lost Ticket

المكتبة الأخيرة

« Les livres que l’on emprunte à la bibliothèque peuvent en dire long sur nous. » Lorsque la bibliothèque du village est menacée de fermeture, un groupe d'habitués excentriques entreprend de sauver l’établissement. Parmi eux, Stanley, le gentleman retraité, qui vient y chercher un accès aux ordinateurs et aux mots croisés, l'acariâtre Mme B, qui n'a jamais encore déniché de livre qui trouve grâce à ses yeux, et Chantal, une adolescente qui a juste besoin d’un endroit tranquille pour étudier loin de chez elle. Parviendront-ils à convaincre June Jones, qui vient de prendre la suite de sa mère, la bibliothécaire bien-aimée du village tout juste décédée, de rejoindre leur cause ? Timide et solitaire, June a toujours préféré les livres au monde extérieur. Elle ne survit que grâce aux plats préparés qu’elle se fait livrer et à ses livres préférés qu’elle relit inlassablement. Mais si elle veut sauver la bibliothèque, elle devra apporter quelques changements à sa vie : ouvrir son cœur à l'amitié, aux opportunités et peut-être même plus... Freya Sampson a fait des études d’Histoire à l’université de Cambridge et a été productrice TV à Channel 4 et à la BBC. Elle vit à Londres avec son mari, deux enfants et un chat asocial. La Bibliothèque des petits miracles est son premier roman.

La Bibliothèque des petits miracles

Libby Nicholls fährt frisch getrennt und ziemlich durch den Wind nach London, um ihre Schwester zu besuchen. Der erste Mensch, auf den sie im Bus trifft, ist Frank, ein älterer Herr. Sie kommen schnell ins Gespräch, er erzählt ihr, wie er 1962 im Bus derselben Linie eine junge Frau kennengelernt hat: eine Frau, die ihn mit ihrem Mut, zu sich selbst zu stehen, beeindruckt hat, eine Frau, die er nie wiedersah. Weil er die Fahrkarte verloren hat, auf der ihre Telefonnummer stand, ist es nie zum geplanten Treffen gekommen. In den letzten sechzig Jahren ist er immer wieder mit dem Bus durch die Stadt gefahren, nur um sie zu finden. Libby macht es sich mit Hilfe von Dylan, Franks Pfleger, zur Aufgabe, ihm bei seiner Suche zu helfen. Langsam beginnt auch sie, wieder Menschen in ihr Leben zu lassen. Doch mit Franks fortschreitender Demenz schwinden die Chancen, die Frau aus dem Bus aufzuspüren. Mehr als alles andere möchte Libby, dass Frank diese Frau, die sein Leben verändert hat, noch einmal sieht. Aber ihre Suche zeigt Libby auch, wie wichtig es ist, ihre eigenen Chancen auf das Glück wahrzunehmen – bevor es zu spät ist.

Menschen, die wir noch nicht kennen

'The characters are relatable and lovable; the story is uplifting and romantic, full of emotions and heart, celebrating the importance of making human connections and embracing our dreams. This book is my happy place!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis 'I loved it ' Hannah Tovey 'Heartwarming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters' Jessica Ryn 'A must-read' Sarah J. Harris When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, broken-hearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly pensioner Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like her own. They made plans for a date, but Frank lost the ticket with her number written on it. For the past sixty years, he's ridden the same bus trying to find her. Libby is inspired by the story and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she makes it her mission to continue Frank's search. As she begins to open her guarded heart to strangers and new connections, Libby's tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank's dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away . . . More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chance for happiness - before it's too late. The author of The Last Library brings us this beautifully uplifting novel about how one chance meeting can change the course of your life forever

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