The Little Library on Cherry Lane Published by HQ Digital by Katie Ginger
on March 11, 2022
Genres: Romance, Small Town & Rural, Women's Fiction, Chick-Lit
Source: Netgalley
Format: ARC, eBook
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Also by this author: The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse, The Perfect Christmas Gift
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The heart-warming new novel from the author of The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse and The Perfect Christmas Gift, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Rachael Lucas and Heidi Swain.
Elsie Martin may lead a quiet life, but working in her beloved local library is enough to make her happy. After all, books have always been her armour against the world. So when the library is threatened with closure to make way for a new housing development, Elsie knows it has to be saved – and that, despite being painfully shy, she needs to lead the campaign to save it.
Jacob Yardley thinks he’s doing the right thing by building a new affordable housing development. Why shouldn’t local people be able to buy a house in the place they grew up? Having to leave his own small hometown broke his heart. Plus, people don’t really use libraries anymore, do they?
As Elsie and Jacob clash over the future of the library, sparks begin to fly. Jacob is falling back in love with books and libraries – could he possibly be falling for her too? And will Elsie be able to save the library that means so much to her?
These Katie Ginger books are becoming quite addicting! First of all–the covers! I just can’t with how adorable these covers are! Which, I’ll admit, it kind of what first drew me to trying her books.
However, after the first book of Katie Ginger’s that I read, I quickly realized that her books are just the sweet, comfy reads that I need in my life.
This story revolves around Elsie, a librarian, who just found out that the library is being turned into housing. Which means Elsie is losing her job, as well as the local residents losing a way of life. Many of them rely on the library for their social interactions, and for help.
When Elsie first meets Jacob Yardley she has no idea he’s the one spearheading this big change. And then she does and…well, it takes some time for these two to get on the same page.
This is a definite slow-burn as the couple has some obstacles to overcome. However, it’s a joy from start to finish.
I really continue to enjoy the full cast of characters that Katie Ginger utilizes to keep her stories fun and full of amazing friendships!
I will definitely be reading more from this author!
About Katie Ginger
KATIE GINGER lives by the sea in the south-east of England, and apart from holidays to very hot places where you can sit by a pool and drink cocktails as big as your head, she wouldn’t really want to be anywhere else. The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse is her seventh novel. She is also the author of the Swallowtail Bay series – Spring Tides at Swallowtail Bay, Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay and Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay, Snowflakes at Mistletoe Cottage and the Seafront series – The Little Theatre on the Seafront, shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Novel of the Year award, and Summer Season on the Seafront.
When she’s not writing, Katie spends her time with her husband and two kids, and their dogs: Wotsit, the King Charles spaniel, and Skips, the three-legged rescue dog. (And yes, they are both named after crisps!)
