The Last Chance Library
Ratings15
Average rating3.8
15
Ratings15
Average rating3.8
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick A Library Reads Pick 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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I found this book at a thrift store and was so drawn to the vibrant and bookish cover that I didn't so much as glance at the synopsis. It's caught by eye on my bookshelf and thanks to a bingo challenge, I was inspired to finally pick it up. What a treat it was!
June's life revolves around her job at her small town's library. Her attachment has been even greater since the death of her mother. When the library is at risk of closing, she's forced to come out of her shell for the sake of her friends, job, and the community.
I couldn't have picked this book up at a more perfect time. It was a relaxing, sweet read that resonated deeply with me. I love that the romance plot of the book was mostly in the background and didn't overshadow the main plot surrounding the library. Some scenes felt unnecessary and stalled the progression of the book, but it wasn't difficult to get back into the groove once it picked up again. I will absolutely be reading more from this author!
June has hidden from life—at home, in her job as a library assistant, behind a book—ever since her mother passed away many years ago. It is only after her town's library, a critical resource for others, is threatened with closing that June finds she must bond with others and take steps to stop those who would shut down the library. Inspired by the Roald Dahl character Matilda, June finally begins to become the strong woman she has always wanted to be.
It's a romance, it's an adventure, and it's a bit of a mystery. Most good books of this sort are books I round up to a four-star rating, but this one, with its fun characters and a library setting, is actually a little over four-stars.
A charming quick read that hit a little close to home.
June Jones life stops when her mother gets sick and dies a few years later. She lives in their old house, surrounded by the same things, even taking up her mothers job at the local library.
One day the council drops a bomb, they need to close libraries to save money. Junes library is one of those that might be closing down.
A lot of people depend on the library and they need to save it.
A story about friendship and healing, a love letter to libraries.
