The Forgotten Book Club
by Kate Storey
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Pub Date Apr 10 2025 | Archive Date Not set
Avon Books UK | Avon
Description
'Beautiful and emotional' Sue Moorcroft
'A moving, warm and comforting read' – Jennie Godfrey, no.1 Sunday Times bestseller of The List of Suspicious Things
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Life can begin with a single story. You just have to Bring Your Own Book…For three decades, Grace supported her husband Frank’s passion for books, despite not being a reader herself. Since his passing, their shelves echo longingly, and Grace’s heartache has only grown.
When Grace’s grandson suggests joining Frank’s old book club to feel closer to him again, Grace reluctantly agrees. Yet, upon arrival, she discovers this isn’t a typical book club: here, members settle in for an hour of reading… in silence.
Disappointed by the sparse attendance and confused by the lack of chatter, Grace flees. But when fellow member, Annie, convinces her to stay, Grace is determined to ensure that neither Frank – nor his beloved book club – are forgotten.
And as she breathes new life into the group, Grace might just find this is where she truly belongs. Because this next chapter of life could just be the beginning of her story…
The perfect story for book lovers everywhere. Ideal for fans of Sally Page and Evie Woods.
Readers and authors have fallen in love with Kate Storey:‘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.’ – Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop
'An absolute joy to read. Uplifting, beautiful, and perfect for any book lovers!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A lovely story that celebrates books, family and kindness. Touching and beautiful.' – Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins
'The Memory Library delivers on its promise of hope, friendship and second chances. It's a love letter to the written word.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The Memory Library is so joyful. Kate Storey writes from the heart and the gut about mistakes and how we can learn from them. Great characters and a truly heartwarming story – I loved it!' – Laura Pearson, author of #1 Kindle bestseller The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
‘A powerful and poignant story. There were tears shed.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A gorgeous novel that pairs my (and many people’s) perennial love for books about books with themes of family – and just how complex they can be.' – Platinum
‘I laughed out loud and had more than one glassy eye!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An utterly gorgeous page turner about the power of books, family and forgiveness.' – Phaedra Patrick, The Library of Lost and Found
‘A real treasure for booklovers everywhere who completely appreciate the joy, knowledge and healing that books can bring.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The Memory Library is a magical story…It’s a magnificent celebration of the wonderful world of books and libraries – one to treasure and re-read over and over again!’ – Celia Anderson, author of USA Today bestseller 59 Memory Lane
‘There’s page after page of wonderful wisdom in this novel.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A beautiful, poignant tale of family, friendship and the power of books. I was completely swept away.’ – Kindle bestseller Annie Lyons
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780008736392 |
| PRICE | £2.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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Featured Reviews
Sarah G, Reviewer
This was a very warm-hearted read primarily about Grace who is still deeply grieving her husband one year after his sudden death and is encouraged to go to his book club to try to socialise more. The members are all very unique characters who over time reveal their own individual talents but the format of the book club with an element of silent reading is initially too much for Grace. Annie is a long term book club who has had her own struggles recently while Grace’s interest in her husbands book collection leads her to make a discovery that forces her to rethink if she knew her husband. Although the story is based around the book club and efforts to increase it’s members the real storylines are about ADHD, anxiety and depression so there’s some strong and relevant subjects within this too which are all given a decent amount of pages rather than just being touched on which made it a different read to what I’d anticipated but certainly not in a bad way. This is a thoughtful read but with laughs and plenty of uplifting moments too.
Norma F, Reviewer
3.5 ⭐
I absolutely loved The Memory Library and was looking forward to another bookish read!
When Grace’s husband, Frank, dies after 46 years of marriage, she joins his book club as a way to work through her grief. Shocked that it’s ‘Frank’s Silent Book Club’, believing that it isn’t what she needs when she’s so isolated, and realizing that she needs to mix and communicate with others, she decides not to return.
In reading through his books and book reviews in his personal library, Grace learns more about Frank than in their decades of marriage. Furthermore, she discovers that he’d never want her to feel isolated or alone…so she heads back to the book club. It’s the best gift Frank could have left the grieving 70-year-old!
I’ll admit to being overwhelmed and frustrated with the constant reminders of ADHD throughout the book.
My takeaway: Look for opportunities to share the load.
I was gifted this copy by Avon Books UK and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
