The Booklover's Library: A heartwarming WWII historical fiction novel from the bestselling author of The Last Bookshop

In The Booklover’s Library, bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London brings a heartwarming tale of resilience and the transformative power of literature set against the backdrop of wartime England.

Emma Taylor, a widow in Nottingham, is struggling to support herself and her young daughter, Olivia. With legal restrictions barring widows with children from most employment opportunities, Emma faces a desperate situation. Her only hope is to convince the manageress at Boots’ Booklover’s Library to give her a chance. Against the odds, Emma secures the job and finds a temporary refuge among the library's shelves.

When the threat of war becomes a reality, Olivia is evacuated to the countryside, leaving Emma heartbroken and alone. In her isolation, Emma finds solace in the friendships she forms with neighbors and coworkers and in the joy of recommending books to the library's eclectic patrons. However, her new job is fraught with challenges. Books are mysteriously misplaced and disappear, and Emma must confront painful memories of her late father and the bookstore they once ran together before a tragic accident.

As the Blitz ravages Nottingham, Emma grapples with the uncertainty of the times and her longing to reunite with Olivia. She discovers that the strength to persevere lies in her connections with her community and the comfort found in the pages of the books she cherishes. In a time of darkness, The Booklover’s Library is a testament to the hope and healing that literature can bring, illuminating the ways in which love and community endure through even the most trying of times.