44 pages 1 hour read

Lucy Gilmore

The Lonely Hearts Book Club

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore, small-town librarian Sloane Parker, isolated by her sister's death, begins to reconnect with life through an unexpected friendship with Arthur McLachlan, a difficult elderly library patron. Together they form a book club that grows to include neighbors and coworkers, discovering the power of literature, unlikely friendships, and community support along the way.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore is praised for its heartwarming narrative and richly developed characters. Reviewers laud the book’s portrayal of friendship and personal growth. However, some feel the plot is predictable and occasionally slow. Overall, it's seen as an engaging read for those who enjoy feel-good stories. MLA: The Lonely Hearts Book Club. By Lucy Gilmore.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lonely Hearts Book Club?

Readers who enjoy heartwarming tales of unlikely friendships and bookish camaraderie, akin to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, will find delight in Lucy Gilmore’s The Lonely Hearts Book Club. Ideal for fans of character-driven narratives and emotionally uplifting stories.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Emotions/Behavior: Hope

Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

Romance