From the blurb:
"Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town. She never thinks of herself as lonely...but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane's day that when Arthur doesn't show up one morning, she's instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another.
"Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden...and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship. Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart—and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages."
"Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden...and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship. Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart—and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages."
My thoughts:
This book is aptly named. The five members of Sloane's and Arthur's book club are all experiencing loneliness in their lives, although most would never admit it out loud. As they share books and food together they find more than friendship, they find family. And that's what I loved so much about this one. All their awkward interactions, humorous banter, personal struggles, and honest caring about Arthur and each other, tugged at my heart. The books they read together, and the importance each of the novels plays in each character's life, made me love this book even more. It's a poignant, captivating and heart-warming novel. And another one for Susan's Bookish Books Reading Challenge. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Reading!
Oh my heart -- I love this, love the book club bringing them all together <3 (Verushka at Pop. Edit. Lit)
ReplyDeleteI really loved this one, too. It has all the feels. :D
DeleteThis sounds so sweet! Thanks for sharing -- I need to check this out!
ReplyDeleteI think you would really like it! :D
DeleteI have greatly enjoyed Lucy Gilmore's books and this one is now on my reading list. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely worth checking out. It's a book that'll make you smile. :D
DeleteI love the found family aspect. See a lonely person find their "people" is always a win.
ReplyDeleteAnd there were so many lonely people in this one; I love how they found each other.
DeleteIt's nice to have reading companions, like a book club, as long as you enjoy the same type of books!
ReplyDeleteTheir book club moments made me laugh, because they did not all read alike at the beginning.
DeleteOh that sounds like a sweet one. So glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very heartwarming and charming book.
DeleteWell, you got me again. I don't know the author...but a book about libraries and book clubs can always get at least a long look from me.
ReplyDeleteThose are the two things that made me want to read this one. And I liked how Sloane and Arthur sparred over books and life. He's such a fun curmudgeon.
DeleteYay, it sounds good. Great review!
ReplyDeleteIt's a heartwarming and humorous bookish book. :D
DeleteOh this sounds like such a great, heartwarming story. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI liked how all these different characters came together through books and found friendship and family.
DeleteWait, I've assumed I knew this book form your review, LOL... maybe because you're doing the bookish book challenge. This is already on the top of my TBR. I might read it very soon!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get a chance to, it's just a make-you-smile kind of book.
DeleteI almost bought this the other day - I guess I was in too curmudgeonly a mood to want a feel-good book!
ReplyDelete;D Well, if you're ever in the mood for it, I recommend it.
DeleteThis sounds like a good book, I will have to get a copy. I have put in on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to read it soon. :D
DeleteI love how these people together helped fill that loneliness each struggled with. So happy to see you loved this one too, Lark!
ReplyDeleteThat found family trope is a favorite of mine, especially when it's done as well as in this book. :D
DeleteLove the sound of this! Will look it up.
ReplyDeleteI think you would enjoy this one, Cath. :D
DeleteAwww, this one sounds relaly sweet. I'll have to check it out. Glad you enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteI liked that it wasn't just a romance story, but more of a story about friends becoming family through books.
DeleteThis sounds like such a heartwarming read. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was really good. :D
DeleteThis sounds like such a lovely, heartwarming read. I've been seeing the cover everywhere but hadn't come across any reviews yet, so I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it so much.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun read. And a heartwarming one, too. I think you'd like it.
DeleteIt sounds really good and getting to know the different members of the lonely hearts club would be interesting. Each would have a different reason about why they are so isolated.
ReplyDeleteThey were a fun mix of characters. Though Sloane and Arthur's grandson were my two favorites.
DeletePerfect timing! I was just looking at this book at my library but wasn't sure about it. This sounds just the kind of book I enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThe characters are fun; I liked how they came together.
DeleteSounds like a heartwarming read; not to mention a character-driven one, too. Also love it that it has a bookish theme to it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that bookish theme, too! :D
DeleteI have this one on my tbr so I am thrilled to see that you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteThe friendships they built over the course of this book were so great. I love that found family trope.
DeleteThis one sounds lovely! ♥
ReplyDeleteIt really is.
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