The forgotten book club

The forgotten book club

Kate Storey

Book - 2025

For three decades, Grace supported her husband Frank's passion for books, even though her own love for literature paled in comparison. Since his passing, the shelves echo longingly, and Grace's heartache has only grown. When Grace's grandson suggests joining Frank's old book club, she hesitates. How could meeting with a bunch of strangers possibly fill the void he left behind? Despite her doubts - and desperate to feel close to Frank again - Grace decides to attend. Yet, upon arrival, Grace is puzzled to find this isn't your typical book here, you settle in for an hour of silent reading. Disappointed by the sparse attendance and confused by the lack of chatter she flees. But when equally lonely member, Annie, convin...ces 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, she might just find this is where she truly belongs. Because this next chapter of life could just be the beginning of her story...

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Subjects
Book clubs (Discussion groups) > Fiction.
Books and reading > Fiction.
Widows > Fiction.
Friendship > Fiction.
Domestic fiction, English.
Clubs de lecture > Romans, nouvelles, etc.
Livres et lecture > Romans, nouvelles, etc.
Veuves > Romans, nouvelles, etc.
Amitié > Romans, nouvelles, etc.
Roman familial anglais.
Domestic fiction.
Genres
Domestic fiction
Published
London : Avon 2025.
Language
English
Main Author
Kate Storey (author)
Edition
Paperback edition
Physical Description
310 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN
9780008763084
9780008736385
Contents unavailable.
Review by Booklist Review

British author Storey (The Memory Library, 2025) returns with another story about how books can change our lives. Grace Bray is grieving her husband, Frank, who has unexpectedly died of a heart attack. On the cusp of seventy herself, Grace is confronting her own mortality, and she decides to step out of her comfort zone. She joins the book club Frank loved so much, even though she's not much of a reader herself, and gets to know Frank's friends. This silent book club allows the group to enjoy their selections while keeping each other company. In the meantime, Grace finds some of Frank's journals. She learns that he had ADHD, which Grace doesn't know much about, even though her grandson has just been diagnosed with it. Grace and her friends embark on a journey to spread awareness of the condition, along with the benefits that a silent book club can provide for people living with ADHD. While at times heavy-handed with its message, Grace's story is ultimately uplifting. Storey's fans will not be disappointed.

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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