Bella believes that writing your own story really is the best fun ever, closely followed by talking, eating chocolate, drinking fizz and planning holidays. She likes to find the humour in the darker moments of life and weaves these into her stories. Bella's stories are about friendship, love and coping with what life throws at you. In 2016, her debut novel, It Started At Sunset Cottage, was shortlisted for the Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year and RNA Joan Hessayon New Writers Award.

Biography: Bella Osborne has been jotting down stories as far back as she can remember but decided that 2013 would be the year that she finished a full length novel.

The Library is one of those feel-good books that is sure to delight readers' - Carmel Harrington, author of The Moon Over Kilmore Quay 'A truly special book, brimming with charm, heartwrenching moments and inspiring characters. A great tonic for the times and highly recommended!' - Talli Roland Heart-warming with genuine characters, the plot pulled me in and I was rooting for the library every step of the way. 'The Library is a beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about' - Cressida McLaughlin 'Absolutely LOVED IT! It's Bella's best book yet! A glorious heartfelt novel' - Christie Barlow 'Beautifully and sensitively written, the characterisation is superb' - Sue Moorcroft 'Heart-rending and inspiring in equal measures. Definitely recommended - it was one of my best reads this year' - Janet Gover 'A story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting. 'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' - Hazel Prior

'Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel! A touching tale of true friendship, overcoming adversity and the genuine joy books can bring to our lives' - Jill Mansell They are determined to save it - because some things are worth fighting for. Then the library comes under threat of closure, and they must join forces to prove that it's not just about books - it's the heart of their community. When they meet, they recognise something in each other that will change both their lives for ever. Pensioner Maggie has been happily alone with her beloved novels for ten years - at least, that's what she tells herself. After a row with his dad and facing an unhappy future at the dog food factory, he escapes to the library. Teenager Tom has always blended into the background of life.

A delight!' - Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde A library that needs their help 'A touching story of a friendship between a troubled teenager, a yoga-practising farming woman in her seventies and a local library. Click here to purchase from Rakuten Kobo Two lonely bookworms.

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