The Memory Library [B1317]

2024 PB. Some stories stay with us forever . . . For forty-two years, Sally Harrison has been building a library. Each year, on her daughter's birthday, she adds a new book to her shelves - with a note in the front dedicated to her own greatest work.

But Ella - Sally's only child - fled to Australia twenty-one years ago after a heated exchange, and never looked back. And though Sally still dutifully adds a new paperback to the shelves every time the clock strikes midnight on July 11th, her hopes of her daughter ever thumbing through the pages are starting to dwindle.

Then disaster strikes and Ella is forced to return to the home she once knew. She is soon to discover that when one chapter ends, another will soon follow. All you have to do is turn the page . . .

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This is such a beautiful story, and a wonderful use of books. Definitely well worth reading"; "Beautiful book. I loved it! Really captivating and charming."; "A moving story for book lovers. The characters were believable and engaging. Now I must reread most of the titles mentioned - that's how well the author 'book talked' the stories!"; "A Beautiful Idea. The concept of creating a library of love and communication is beautiful. This book reminds you not to hold grudges avoid being judgmental and that community spirit is powerful."