Genre Fiction
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The Littlest Library: A Novel
A heartwarming literary-themed novel about a woman who turns an ordinary red phone box into the littlest library in England and brings together a struggling town.
A little red telephone box full of stories, a chance to change her life...
Jess Metcalf is perfectly content with her quiet, predictable life. But when her beloved grandmother passes away and she loses her job at the local library, Jess' life is turned upside down.
Determined to pick up the pieces, Jess decides it's time for a new beginning. Unable to part with her grandmother's cherished books, she packs them all up and moves to a tiny cottage in the English countryside. To her surprise, Jess discovers that she's now the owner of an old red phone box that was left on the property. Missing her job at the local library, Jess decides to give back to her new community-using her grandmother's collection to turn the ordinary phone box into the littlest library in England.
It's not long before the books are borrowed and begin to work their literary magic-bringing the villagers together... and managing to draw Jess' grumpy but handsome neighbor out of his shell.
Maybe it's finally time for Jess to follow her heart, let go of her old life, and make the village her home? But will she be able to take the leap?
A little red telephone box full of stories, a chance to change her life...
Jess Metcalf is perfectly content with her quiet, predictable life. But when her beloved grandmother passes away and she loses her job at the local library, Jess' life is turned upside down.
Determined to pick up the pieces, Jess decides it's time for a new beginning. Unable to part with her grandmother's cherished books, she packs them all up and moves to a tiny cottage in the English countryside. To her surprise, Jess discovers that she's now the owner of an old red phone box that was left on the property. Missing her job at the local library, Jess decides to give back to her new community-using her grandmother's collection to turn the ordinary phone box into the littlest library in England.
It's not long before the books are borrowed and begin to work their literary magic-bringing the villagers together... and managing to draw Jess' grumpy but handsome neighbor out of his shell.
Maybe it's finally time for Jess to follow her heart, let go of her old life, and make the village her home? But will she be able to take the leap?
Readers Top Reviews
Ocean BreezeR. Me
Fun easy story with characters you'll like. Good story lines and nice mention of good old fashion values in modern world
Constant ReaderOc
Four Stars Minus. Bottom line: pleasant and romantic with a happy ending. Just because the journey through this book is predictable, doesn’t mean that it isn’t a nice journey. The book is nicely populated and paced. You can enjoy the setting in a small town in England. The book does deal with some real issues, such as custody issues and careers for parents (especially women) with small children. But never fear, nothing gets too dark, and everything works out in the end. This book is a good read when you do not want anything stressful or challenging. If you are looking for more, then save this book for another time. The pacing is steady, the writing is fluent, and the pages turn quickly.
AprilConstant Rea
This was such a fun story! I loved the characters deeply and felt myself becoming very attached to them from the beginning. Stories about books are some of my favorites, and this one is at the top of my list. I loved the idea of turning an old phone booth into a tiny library. The fact that each book that is placed within the library holds a special meaning and that the books find their way to those who need that particular one was amazing. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!
SerenaEileenApril
I love the idea of this book. A little library in a phone booth sounds so charming and interesting. Unfortunately, after reading fewer than 20 pages I knew this was going to be another Chick Lit boring romance where the man or woman get off on the wrong foot when they meet each other and the rest of the book concentrates on them getting together with a few impediments and side stories along the way. Some of the people in her new town are interesting or have promise to be interesting. Jess's childhood friend she speaks to over Skype every day seems forced. I like the little village and the shop keeper. If my beloved grandmother left me her cherished books the last thing I would want is for them is to be used-up by lending them to anybody. That doesn't ring true at all. This book does take place in England. The author is British. One reviewer seemed to think she is from the U.S. and her British words were thrown in to seem authentic. No, not the case. I am still stuck on Jess getting the urine smell out of her phone booth. It couldn't have been that easy. One more reason not to put beloved books in it. The title of the book seems promising. Unfortunately, I am disappointed.
SandySerenaEileen
When she purchases a small cottage in a small English village, it comes with an old public phone booth. The village council says Jess must put it to some use. Jess is a librarian so a small library for citizens is what she wants to do. The council approves. The grumpy man next door helps fit it with shelves. People meet there to to take books and to leave books for others. This book is charming and the grumpy man becomes more welcome in her life. It is a light, interesting read that I really enjoyed.
