The Library

Written by Bella Osborne

Narrated by Julia Franklin and Harry Lister Smith

Tom is a teenager and blends 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. Tom unwittingly ends up with a bagful of romance novels and comes under the suspicion of Maggie. Maggie is a pensioner and has been happily alone for ten years, at least that's what she tells herself. When Tom comes to her rescue, a friendship develops that could change her life. . .They each set out to prove that the library isn't just about books - it's the heart of their community. Together they discover some things are worth fighting for.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd
• Release date: Oct 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781399117517

Bella Osborne

Bella 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. Since then she’s written nine best-selling romantic comedies, two best-selling bookclub reads and won the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year Award. Bella's stories are about friendship, love and coping with what life throws at you.She lives in Warwickshire with her lovely husband and wonderful daughter.

Reviews for The Library

[Tanisha McElveen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such an easy flowing story. I really enjoyed the characters. I think we all wish we knew Maggie and Tom.

[Linda DiCicco · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Humanity and perseverance, hope and love for mankind, love for knowledge ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[Andrew Farnsworth · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I liked the growing friendship between the two leads and how they deal with the problems life throw at them.

Two good narrations.

[Amy Webster · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this sweet story of friendship between a lonely teen boy and a lonely lady who met at the library. They share a love of reading (and a few secrets). While difficult subjects such as alcoholism are addressed, the story has a sweet ending.

[Aloka Puthli · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful,fantastic. Reminded me of my childhood. A pleasure to listen to

[Jennifer Burns · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Library was a special book that warmed my heart. I thought it sounded like it’d be alright, so I gave it a shot, and it turned out better than I expected by far! Friendship, fellowship, young, old, kindness , bullying, and difficult topics are all in the book, in a way that makes sense. It’s beautifully put together and still entertaining without being too heavy.
Aa good summer read.

[Mareike · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best book I have read in a while. Very touching, deep and yet entertaining. Not always rosy rose, doesn’t hide away from sorrow and pain, but with hope and a good sense of humour. A very good read.