The Library of Lost and Found

Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people—though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible.

All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her best friend—her grandmother Zelda—who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda’s past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever.

Filled with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heartwarming and poignant tale of how one woman must take control of her destiny to write her own happy ending.

I always feel kind of bad when I write a review for a book I didn't like, but I have to give an honest review.  This book started soooo slow for me.  I almost gave up, but then towards the middle it picked up enough that I became interested in where the story was going.  But then the last part because a slog again and I just powered through in order to finish.  If you pick this up, like I did, because you expect a story about libraries and books, you'll be disappointed.  This is a story that's been told several times in different ways and I just didn't like this one.  The only parts I enjoyed were the stories that Martha had written as a child, but it wasn't enough for me to really care about the characters.  Some books just aren't the right books for certain people, and I think this was just not the right book for me.    

 * I received this book from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review *