The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore

📚 Contemporary Fiction • Found Family • Books About Books

Sometimes the right book—and the right people—can change everything.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Found-family stories
• Books about books and reading
• Unlikely friendships
• Heartwarming, emotional stories
• Quirky and memorable characters
• Book clubs and literary connections 📖

Sloane Parker is a cheerful librarian who has learned to appreciate the small connections she makes with the people who visit her library. One of those people is Arthur McLachlan, a cantankerous elderly patron whose daily visits—and sharp exchanges with Sloane—unexpectedly become something she looks forward to.

When Arthur suddenly stops coming to the library, Sloane can't help but worry. Her concern leads her into Arthur's life and eventually brings together an unlikely group of people who have more in common than they initially realize. What begins as an effort to help Arthur develops into an unconventional book club filled with very different personalities, each carrying struggles of their own.

As books bring the group together, new friendships form and the members begin discovering the importance of connection, community, and having people to turn to when life doesn't go according to plan. The Lonely Hearts Book Club is a warm, uplifting story about found family, unexpected friendships, and the special way books can bring people together.

Format: Paperback
Author: Lucy Gilmore
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Recommended for: Adult readers

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