One thing that The Library did was inspire me to help out my local library and fired off a note asking if they wanted my assistance in punching up their social media presence, if they want me to give a presentation about books (how to get free books, book recommendations, how to get started in the book community), and book donations. It also felt very realistic, especially when fighting for the library, acknowledging that perhaps they were not going to be able to save it. Flying off the handle would not have worked as well in this book, and the scenes came across even stronger. The Library stirred the emotions in the best possible way, and I loved the UK atmosphere and tone. It also reminded me a bit of The Glass Castle.

There are parents who are not top 10% parents there are parents who are bottom 10%, and this book was one of them. It was truly endearing, and the author did a perfect job of depicting what it feels like to live with a drunk parent: never knowing what you are coming home to, how long you will be able to live in the same spot, struggling to make ends meet. This book was like Harold and Maude plus a library. Can the library be saved? How will things turn out for these two? These two bump into each other at the local library which is slated to be closed. Maggie is a seventy-two year old woman who is struggling with living alone on her farm.

His mother died when he was eight, and his father is an alcoholic. He needs to start thinking about his future which is difficult with no guidance. Tom is an awkward UK teenager who is at a major crossroads in his life.

The Library by Bella Osborne