The Last Chance Library

  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.

I really, really enjoyed this book! Maybe it's not the best-written book on the planet or going to win piles of awards, but sometimes a book comes along that you need at that moment and this book was exactly what I needed right now! Heart-warming without being cheesy, inspiring without preaching and characters that I really enjoyed reading about. I did call a few things before they happened, but in a way that was comforting. I laughed, I cried and was moved by the message, which are the usual ticks for me to love a story and book. Maybe it was the timing, but I also think it was just a really good read!