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The Last Library

'I really loved this . . . a brilliant first novel' Katie Fforde
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The Last Library by Freya Sampson is a heartwarming tale set in a small English town. June Jones, a shy librarian, finds herself caught up in a battle to save her beloved library from closure. As she becomes more involved with the community's fight, she discovers courage, friendship, and a renewed sense of purpose.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming tales of community spirit and the fight to save cherished local assets. It features a blend of humour, friendship, and the passionate defence of a beloved local library, perfect for anyone who appreciates stories centred on personal growth and collective action.

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The Last Library

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

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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...

For fans of The Lido, Saving Missy and The Authenticity Project.

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The Last Library by Freya Sampson receives high praise for its heartwarming story and endearing characters. Reviewers highlight its themes of love, community, and the vital role libraries play in society. Described as a powerful, uplifting debut, it's celebrated for its humour, charm, and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for those who cherish books and libraries.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838774653

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 463g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Freya Sampson works in TV and was the creator and executive producer of Channel 4's Four in a Bed and Gogglesprogs. She studied History at Cambridge University and is a graduate of the Faber Academy. She lives in London with her husband, two young children and an antisocial cat. The Last Library is her debut novel.

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