Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the eARC.
This is a very uplifting book about two women who start out with a difficult relationship, but end up having so much in common (especially books) that it unites them completely.
Their friendship, the history of the books, the characters in the story ... it's quite wonderful and brought an occasional tear to my eyes.

The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves is the latest work of art by author Christine Nolfi. Having read it in about a day and a half is a record for me and is a testament to how wonderful a story it is. It’s a historical novel that centers around the 2 main characters of Claire and Hanna. Claire is a young woman in her early 20’s who has had a somewhat difficult life. She was raised by her grandfather, never having had the chance to know her parents and they lived a rather poor life, always struggling to get by. As an adult she works as an antique appraiser at a local shop under the supervision of 2 older men who have become friends but feel more like family. Hanna is a woman nearing her 80’s who has lived a rather solemn life as the heiress at Rose Hill. The 2 women meet when Hanna hires Holbrook & Kinney’s to appraise and auction off her treasured family heirlooms under the guise of a supposed leaky roof. The 2 women seem to be polar opposites in the beginning but as the story plays out, I found them to be rather similar in personalities. The chapters take you to different timelines which helps the reader understand what life was like for Hanna throughout her days. Having the story center around a hidden library was a huge attraction for me as I’m an avid reader and absolutely love everything books! But it’s Hanna’s hidden journals that Claire stumbles upon while snooping that is the real basis of the story. This is a really wonderful book, I enjoyed reading it so much and I will definitely be telling all of my reading friends not to miss out on it. It’s one I highly recommend. It was so good in fact, I’ll be adding it to my own home library of favorites so I can reread it again at a later date. I’d like to thank Christine Nolfi for continually giving me great stories to read and enjoy and NetGalley for the arc. I’m giving this book a well deserved 5 star rating and look forward to reading more by Christine Nolfi in the not too far off future.

Secrets and books, yes please! The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves bh Christine Nolfi was an amazing book. I loved it!

Following Claire on her journey of working as an antique dealer for the sole descendent of the state’s most notable families. Discovering the secrets of the past and forming unexpected friendship, this novel brings a cozy mysterious feel. The novel captures the essence of friendship, family secrets, and self-discovery. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys intricate family dynamics, found family and hidden histories.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union for the opportunity to read The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves by Christine Nolfi, A lovely story about friendships and found families.

Books written by Christine Nolfi have a way of latching onto my heart from the very first page, and I find myself completely absorbed until the last page is turned. In her latest novel, we meet Claire Shelton, a young woman who, having never known her parents, was raised by her grandfather. Now an adult, Claire works at an antique shop, where fate soon leads her to Rose Hill, the opulent home of the wealthy and reclusive Hanna Reeves. Nearly eighty years old, Hanna is well-known for her philanthropic endeavors, and her house—and its attic—hold a treasure trove of valuable antiques.
Hanna requests that Claire move into her carriage house, enabling her to be on-site daily to catalogue the extensive collection. As Claire settles into her new temporary home, she encounters various members of Hanna’s staff. While most are warm and welcoming, a few pose challenges, much like Hanna herself, whose vast staff serves as her only family.
While diligently working with the antiques, Claire makes a remarkable discovery: a hidden library built for Hanna by her father when she was a child. Both Claire and Hanna share a deep love of books, and when Hanna discovers Claire has been in the library, she questions her about it. There are years of secrets tucked away in the library that nobody other than Hanna and Claire are aware of. Once revealed some of the well-guarded secrets unite families and friends and some have the power to destroy them.
This is a captivating, heartfelt story I found impossible to put down. It is a reminder that those we consider family, aren’t necessarily always the family we are born into.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves by Christine Nolfi. The Secret Library by Christine Nolfi I found an interesting read. The story of antiques was very interesting and informative. Her search for the Library was very interesting. Read the book I think you will like it.

The book is about the development of a friendship between Claire and Hannah, two very different young ladies in society. This beautiful story is about uncovering the hidden pasts and learning to adapt to their pasts. The characters have surprising backstories and this story in many way reminded me of greats such as Anne of Green Gables and The Secret Garden. If you are a fan of either book then this is a must read. The story itself mixed together beautifully a blend of different times as well as makes it very clear when there’s a shift in pov. It has been well wrote using a variety of anecdotes across time and the world building of the different societies within the book has been very well constructed. Highly recommend.

Characters are memorable and the themes within this book are well put together. I particularly enjoyed the historical elements of this novel and can't wait for the official release to add it to my personal library.

This is a beautifully written novel about unlikely friendships, family secrets, and uncovering the past. The bond between Claire and Hanna grows as they delve into the mysteries of Hanna’s family history, leading to both heartwarming and shocking revelations. It’s a compelling story of belonging and the power of discovering the truth. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!