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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

'Absorbing, thoughtful and moving... a wonderfully engaging feelgood read that you'll want to come back to again and again' MIKE GAYLE<BR><BR>'Libby Page is a literary burst of sunshine . . . Utterly delightful' VERONICA HENRY<BR><BR>'An absolute must-read' WOMAN'S WEEKLY<BR>_____________________________________________________________<BR><BR>One dress. Three women. A lifetime of secrets.<BR><BR>Among the cobbled streets of Frome in Somerset, Lou is about to start something new. After losing her mother, she knows it's time to take a chance and open her own vintage clothes shop.<BR><BR>In upstate New York, Donna receives some news about her family which throws everything she thought she knew into question. The only clue she has to unlock her past is a picture of a yellow dress.<BR><BR>Maggy is in her seventies, newly divorced and all alone in an empty house. Visiting the little vintage shop in Frome, with its rows of beautiful dresses, brings back cherished memories she'd long put aside.<BR><BR>For these three women, only by uncovering the secrets of the yellow dress can they unlock their next chapter...<BR>_____________________________________________________________<BR><BR>READERS ARE LOVING THE VINTAGE SHOP:<BR><BR>'I simply adored this gloriously uplifting story about friendship and fashion' KATE EBERLEN<BR><BR>'A gently uplifting tale of hope and opportunity' SUNDAY EXPRESS<BR><BR>Such a warm and wise story about female friendship and vintage fashion. A joy to read!' ALEX BROWN<BR><BR>'This wholesome book will make perfect reading for a chilly day' PRIMA<BR><BR>'A perfect touch of escapism and wish fulfilment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR>'Heartwarming and heart felt, truly a delight!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR>'Pick up two copies and give one to a friend or loved one, as it is guaranteed to bring them joy'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR>'It is so gorgeous that I just wanted to keep reading it forever'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Eine Liebeserklärung an das Leben und die Magie einer richtig guten GeschichteTilly fällt aus allen Wolken, als sie an ihrem Geburtstag einen Anruf von Buchhändler Alfie Lane erhält. Ihr Ehemann Joe hat in Alfies kleinem Laden ein Geschenk für sie hinterlegt: ein Jahr voller Bücher - für jeden Monat eins. Seit Joes Tod vor fünf Monaten ist Tilly nicht mehr dieselbe, doch nun fasst sie sich ein Herz. Die Bücher führen sie von einem Abenteuer ins nächste. Durch die lebhaften Straßen New Yorks, zu neuen Freunden in Paris, in die friedvollen Hügel der Toskana und zu den kilometerlangen Sandstränden von Bali. Mit Alfies Hilfe entdeckt sie alte und neue Seiten an sich und lernt eine Tilly ganz ohne Joe kennen. Kann ihr dieses Jahr voller Bücher und Wunder zeigen, wie man wieder lacht, träumt und Pläne schmiedet? Und wie man sich vielleicht sogar neu verliebt?'Dieser Roman ist eine Erinnerung daran, dass Bücher die Kraft haben, Leben zu verändern.' Kirkus ReviewsWie heiße Schokolade für die Seele - ein hinreißender Roman für alle Leser*innen von Jojo Moyes und Cecilia Ahern.

A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK<BR><BR>Twelve stories. Twelve months. One chance to heal her heart...<BR><BR>When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there's a birthday gift from her husband 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...<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>And so begins a reading-inspired journey that takes Tilly around the world; from bustling sidewalks in New York and the tree-lined avenues of Paris to the tranquil Tuscan countryside and the white sands of Bali. With the help of the bookshop owner, Alfie, Tilly starts to discover who she is now, after Joe.<BR><BR>But can Tilly's year of books show her how to love again?<BR><BR>Praise for This Book Made Me Think of You:<BR><BR>'Cosy, uplifting and heartwarming' Beth O'Leary <BR><BR>'It will make you laugh, make you cry but above all give you hope' Veronica Henry<BR><BR>'A beautifully written love letter to books and bookshops' Holly Miller<BR><BR>'Libby Page has written the feel-good novel of the year' Adriana Trigiani <BR><BR>'A delightful, deliriously bookish book, filled with romance and wonder' Abbi Waxman<BR><BR>'A poignant reminder that with books, love, and a little bit of magic, anything is possible' Kirsty Woodson Harvey <BR><BR>'This Book Made Me Think of You is Page's most tender, love-filled book yet' Laura Jane Williams <BR><BR><BR>Praise for Libby Page:<BR><BR>'Tender, thought-provoking and uplifting' Daily Mail<BR><BR>'Joyous . . . A testament to kindness and friendship' Sarah Winman<BR><BR>'This charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond<BR><BR>'Libby Page is a literary burst of sunshine . . . Utterly delightful' Veronica Henry<BR><BR>'Feel-good fiction at its best' Daily Mirror<BR><BR>'A heart that shines from every page' AJ Pearce<BR><BR>'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' WOMAN

'A perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' Kate Eberlen<BR>'Bursting with hope and heart' Cathy Bramley<BR>'Wonderfully engaging . . . beautifully drawn' Mike Gayle<BR><BR>-----<BR><BR>Lorna's world is small but safe. <BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>Alice's world is tiny but full.<BR><BR>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...<BR><BR>And as the two women find friendship, Lorna also starts to find her place in the world.<BR><BR>Can coming home mean starting again?<BR><BR>-----<BR><BR>Join the community of readers who love Libby's bright, moving storytelling:<BR><BR>'A wonderfully evocative and enveloping novel ... a perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss you and Only You<BR><BR>'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<BR><BR>'Radiates warmth, happiness and hope' Veronica Henry