The Last Library. First Printing. Inscribed by the Author

Sampson, Freya

ISBN 10: 183877369X / ISBN 13: 9781838773694

Published by London. Zaffre/Bonnier Books UK, 2021

About this Item

London. Zaffre/Bonnier Books UK. 2021. First Edition/First Printing (full number line including the number 1 on the copyright page). Hard Cover. Medium 8vo 6.125 x 9.25 (15.6 x 23.5cm). 364pp. Very slight lean to the boards and slight shelf wear to the rear top edge of the jacket. Inscribed by the author to the half title. Uncommon in signed state. Debut novel. If June wants to save the library, she finally has to make some changes to her life: opening up her heart to friendship, opportunities and maybe even more. The dust jacket will be protected with a new inert archival sleeve which is removable. Please contact us if you would like any more information or additional images. Postage price quoted outside the UK is for a book up to 1kg using UPS or Transglobal Express. For books sent within the UK, there will be no extra charge for books up to 2kg which are sent by Royal Mail. Postage quoted in the UK is the actual cost (£3.45). All books are sent in protective packing and custom book box. If your book is intended as a gift, please let us know and we will gift wrap it free of charge with a card and any message.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Last Library. First Printing. Inscribed by the Author
• Publisher: London. Zaffre/Bonnier Books UK
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 183877369X
• ISBN 13: 9781838773694
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

'The Last Library made me laugh, cry, cheer and want to champion all of our fabulous libraries' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project

'A truly lovely and endearing read' Nina Pottell

'A powerful reminder about the importance of community, kindness and friendship. A truly stunning debut' Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards

'I adored every page' Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside

'A sheer joy. A funny, poignant story of love, loss, self-discovery and courage. A celebration of books and everything that makes us human' Katie Marsh, author of My Everything


You can tell a lot about a person from the library books they borrow

Library assistant June knows a lot about the regulars at Chalcot Library, yet they know very little about her. When her mum - the beloved local librarian - passed away eight years ago, June stepped into her shoes. But despite their shared love of books, shy June has never felt she can live up to the village's memory of her mum. Instead, she's retreated into herself and her memories, surviving on Chinese takeaways-for-one and rereading their favourite books at home.

When the library is threatened with closure, a ragtag band of eccentric locals establish the Friends of Chalcot Library campaign. There's gentlemanly pensioner Stanley, who visits the library for the computers and the crosswords, cantankerous Mrs B, who is yet to find a book she approves of, and teenager Chantal, who just wants a quiet place to study away from home. But can they compel reclusive June to join their cause?

If June wants to save the library, she finally has to make some changes to her life: opening up her heart to friendship, opportunities and maybe even more . . .

About the Author

Freya Sampson is the USA Today bestselling author of The Last Library and The Girl on the 88 Bus. She studied History at Cambridge University and worked in television as an executive producer, making documentaries about everything from the British royal family to neighbours from hell. She lives in London with her husband, children, and cats. Nosy Neighbours is her third novel.