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The unforgettable new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Libby PageSometimes a new story is all you need…When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her fiancé waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn’t come as more of a shock. Partly because she can’t remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. Mainly because Joe died five months ago…The gift is simple – twelve carefully-chosen books from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him.Tilly sets out on a series of reading-inspired adventures that take her around the world. But as she begins to vlog her journey, her story becomes more than her own. With help from Alfie, the bookshop owner, her budding new following and her friends and family, can Tilly’s year of books show her how to love again?Praise for Libby Page:'Tender, thought-provoking and uplifting' Daily Mail'Joyous . . . A testament to kindness and friendship' Sarah Winman'This charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond'Libby Page is a literary burst of sunshine . . . Utterly delightful' Veronica Henry'Feel-good fiction at its best' Daily Mirror'A heart that shines from every page' AJ Pearce'Moving and beautifully crafted' Mike Gayle

'I loved this book - could not put it down' ?????'A joy to read... I really did love every page of this book' ?????'An easy five stars' ?????Everybody needs saving sometimes...For Kate, having a newborn baby means she is almost never alone. But that doesn't mean she isn't lonely. The move from London to Somerset with her husband Jay was supposed be the start of an exciting new chapter. But sometimes she can't help but wonder if she turned the pages too soon . . . Phoebe needs help. As a mental health nurse serving her community, the wellbeing of her patients has always come before her own. Yet there's only so long she can pour from an empty cup. Looking for a lifeline, Kate and Phoebe find a sense of community - and each other - through their local river swimming group. But when things get tough, they realise that good friends can both raise us up and stop us sinking. For fans of THE LIDO, THE LIFELINE is the big-hearted and life-affirming follow-up novel by Sunday Times bestselling author Libby Page.Some books you read, others you devour. I inhaled this like a good custard cream' AMANDA PROWSE'An honest and uplifting story about motherhood, mental health and the power of human connection. Libby Page writes with such warmth and compassion, I know readers will want to dive in to this beautiful novel' FREYA SAMPSON'A sometimes heart wrenching yet always heartwarming read about just how important friendships can be' HEAT'I finished this book with a smile on my face' YOURS'A warm and authentic story about the essential value of self-care' Zoe West's Best Books for WOMAN

'I loved this book - could not put it down' ?????'A joy to read... I really did love every page of this book' ?????'An easy five stars' ?????Everybody needs saving sometimes...For Kate, having a newborn baby means she is almost never alone. But that doesn't mean she isn't lonely. The move from London to Somerset with her husband Jay was supposed be the start of an exciting new chapter. But sometimes she can't help but wonder if she turned the pages too soon . . . Phoebe needs help. As a mental health nurse serving her community, the wellbeing of her patients has always come before her own. Yet there's only so long she can pour from an empty cup. Looking for a lifeline, Kate and Phoebe find a sense of community - and each other - through their local river swimming group. But when things get tough, they realise that good friends can both raise us up and stop us sinking. For fans of THE LIDO, THE LIFELINE is the big-hearted and life-affirming follow-up novel by Sunday Times bestselling author Libby Page.Some books you read, others you devour. I inhaled this like a good custard cream' AMANDA PROWSE'An honest and uplifting story about motherhood, mental health and the power of human connection. Libby Page writes with such warmth and compassion, I know readers will want to dive in to this beautiful novel' FREYA SAMPSON'A sometimes heart wrenching yet always heartwarming read about just how important friendships can be' HEAT'I finished this book with a smile on my face' YOURS'A warm and authentic story about the essential value of self-care' WOMAN

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERMeet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers...Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George. Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She's on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it. So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. 'Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' LUCY DIAMOND

'A moving and beautifully crafted novel about love, friendship and life' Mike GayleFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido comes a story of friendship, belonging and never giving up on your dreamsWelcome to the café that never sleeps.Day and night, Stella's Café opens its doors to the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It's a place where everyone is always welcome, where life can wait at the door.Meet Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They love working at Stella's - the different people they meet, the small kindnesses exchanged. But is it time to step outside and make their own way in life?Come inside and spend twenty-four hours at Stella's Café, where one day might just be enough to change your life . . . ***Libby Page's new uplifting, tender novel about finding where you belong, THE ISLAND HOME, is available to pre-order now!***Praise for The Lido, Libby Page's bestselling debut:'Tender, thought-provoking and uplifting' Daily Mail'Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond'A joyful celebration of community and friendship' Observer'Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut' Clare Mackintosh'A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action' Stylist'Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page' A J Pearce

Uplifting, emotional reading group fiction about friendship, belonging, and never giving up on your dreams - set over a single day.

Two decades. Hundreds of miles. A lifetime of secrets. Could coming home mean starting again?'A perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' Kate Eberlen 'Bursting with hope and heart' Cathy Bramley Lorna's world is small but safe. She loves her daughter, and the two of them are all that matter. But after nearly twenty years, she and Ella are suddenly leaving London for the Isle of Kip, the tiny remote Scottish island where Lorna grew up. Alice's world is tiny but full. She loves the community on Kip and how her yoga classes draw women across the tiny island together. Now Lorna's arrival might help their family finally mend itself - even if forgiveness means returning to the past...And as the two find friendship, Lorna also starts to find her place in the world. Can coming home mean starting again? Join the community of bestselling authors who love Libby's hopeful, moving storytelling! 'A wonderfully evocative and enveloping novel ... a perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss you and Only You 'Tender, heartfelt ... The Island Home explores every aspect of love and shows us it's never too late to fix what's broken.' Lindsey Kelk, author of In Case You Missed It'Radiates warmth, happiness and hope' Veronica Henry

'A perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' Kate Eberlen'Bursting with hope and heart' Cathy Bramley'Wonderfully engaging . . . beautifully drawn' Mike Gayle-----Lorna's world is small but safe. She loves her daughter and the two of them are all that matter. But after nearly twenty years, she and Ella are suddenly leaving London for the Isle of Kip, the tiny remote Scottish island where Lorna grew up. Alice's world is tiny but full.She loves the community on Kip and how her yoga classes draw women across the tiny island together. Now Lorna's arrival might help their family finally mend itself - even if forgiveness means returning to the past...And as the two women find friendship, Lorna also starts to find her place in the world.Can coming home mean starting again?-----Join the community of readers who love Libby's bright, moving storytelling:'A wonderfully evocative and enveloping novel ... a perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss you and Only You'Tender, heartfelt ... The Island Home explores every aspect of love and shows us it's never too late to fix what's broken.' Lindsey Kelk, author of In Case You Missed It'Radiates warmth, happiness and hope' Veronica Henry

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIDO comes an uplifting story about friendship, new beginnings and second chances.

The international bestselling debut about friendship and love--featuring the life-changing relationship between an anxious young reporter and an eighty-six-year-old lifelong swimmer that "follows in the footsteps of the enormously popular A Man Called Ove...charming and heartwarming" (Kirkus Reviews).We're never too old to make new friends--or make a difference. Rosemary Peterson has lived in Brixton, London, all her life, but everything is changing. The library where she used to work has closed. The family grocery store has become a trendy bar. And now the lido, an outdoor pool where she's swum daily since its opening, is threatened with closure by a local housing developer. It was at the lido that Rosemary escaped the devastation of World War II; here she fell in love with her husband, George; here she found community during her marriage and since George's death. Twentysomething Kate Matthews has moved to Brixton and feels desperately alone. A once-promising writer, she now covers forgettable stories for her local paper. That is, until she's assigned to write about the lido's closing. Soon Kate's portrait of the pool focuses on a singular woman: Rosemary. And as Rosemary slowly opens up to Kate, both women are nourished and transformed in ways they never thought possible. "Charming and] an unusually poignant tale of married love" (The Washington Post), Mornings with Rosemary is a feel-good novel that captures the heart and spirit of a community across generations--an irresistible tale of love, loss, aging, and friendship. *Originally published as The Lido

Møt Rosemary (86) og Kate (26): aksjonister, drømmere og svømmere.Rosemary har bodd i arbeiderbydelen Brixton i London i hele sitt liv. Men nå er alt hun kjenner til, i endring. Biblioteket der hun jobbet er stengt, familiens grønnsakbutikk er gjort om til en trendy bar, og den elskede ektemannen George er død.Kat har nettopp flyttet inn og føler seg alene i en by som er for stor for henne. Karrieren som journalist i en lokalavis er på bunnpunktet, og hun er fast bestemt på å gjøre noe med det. Når det lokale friluftsbadet blir truet av nedlegging, forstår Kate at dette kan være hennes mulighet til å tre inn i rampelyset.Kate og Rosemary bestemmer seg for å kjempe for The Brockwell Lido, som er mer enn et sted å svømme – det er hjertet i lokalsamfunnet. Sammen viser de hva vennskap og samfunnsånd betyr, og hvordan vanlige mennesker kan ta vare på det som betyr noe for dem.

London er byen som aldri sover, og slik er det også på Stellas kafé. Bestevennene Hannah og Mona har akkurat bikket 30, de deler både jobb og bosted og forsøker å tjene til livets opphold mens de drømmer om det store gjennombruddet. En gang lå verden for deres føtter – hvor er den nå? Libby Page skriver både morsomt og bevegende om lokalsamfunn og menneskene som bor der, om behovet for å høre til og verdien av å drømme.«En rørende og vakkert utformet roman om kjærlighet, vennskap og liv.» Forfatter Mike Gayle«Det jeg først trodde var lett lesning, ble til en tankevekkende, emosjonell opplevelse som fikk meg til å reflektere over mitt eget liv og livene til mine nærmeste. Den viste seg å være en dyp, utfordrende roman som får leseren til å reflektere over livet … en fortelling som fremhever at når livet går deg imot, ikke er du alene.» Traveling Book Junkie