The Last Chance Library

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June Jones emerges from her shell to fight for her beloved local library, and through the efforts and support of an eclectic group of library patrons, she discovers life-changing friendships along the way.

 
Lonely librarian June Jones has never left the sleepy English village where she grew up. Shy and reclusive, the thirty-year-old would rather spend her time buried in books than venture out into the world. But when her library is threatened with closure, June is forced to emerge from behind the shelves to save the heart of her community and the place that holds the dearest memories of her mother.

Joining a band of eccentric yet dedicated locals in a campaign to keep the library, June opens herself up to other people for the first time since her mother died. It just so happens that her old school friend Alex Chen is back in town and willing to lend a helping hand. The kindhearted lawyer's feelings for her are obvious to everyone but June, who won't believe that anyone could ever care for her in that way.

To save the place and the books that mean so much to her, June must finally make some changes to her life. For once, she's determined not to go down without a fight. And maybe, in fighting for her cherished library, June can save herself, too.

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Published Aug 31, 2021

336 pages

Average rating: 7.17

36 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Anonymous
Feb 17, 2025
10/10 stars
“Libraries are like a net, there to catch those of us in danger of falling through the cracks.”

I may be a tiny bit biased based on the subject, but this really was a very sweet and funny story about human connection and the crucial role that libraries play, even in small communities.

JL Reads
Jul 17, 2024
5/10 stars
My second book by this author and it seems she has a niche….small town issue involving closing down a beloved building and the people rallying to prevent it from happening. Very cute with fun characters, but I was hoping for a different plot. Book #49 in 2024
AVirosome
Mar 29, 2024
9/10 stars
Read this in 1 day! Goosebumps. Tears. Just lovely.

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