Celebrated as a top summer read by multiple reputable sources, this book promises an engaging experience with its captivating narrative and well-drawn characters. It explores themes that resonate with a wide audience, making it a perfect choice for those seeking an entertaining and thought-provoking story during the warmer months. Readers can expect a blend of emotion, insight, and enjoyment that has garnered acclaim from various media outlets.
"Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in Wembley, in West London after losing his beloved wife. He shops every Wednesday, goes to Temple, and worries about his granddaughter, Priya, who hides in her room reading while he spends his evenings watching nature documentaries. Aleisha is a bright but anxious teenager working at the local library for the summer when she discovers a crumpled-up piece of paper in the back of To Kill a Mockingbird. It's a list of novels that she's never heard of before. Intrigued, and a little bored with her slow job at the checkout desk, she impulsively decides to read every book on the list, one after the other. As each story gives up its magic, the books transport Aleisha from the painful realities she's facing at home. When Mukesh arrives at the library, desperate to forge a connection with his bookworm granddaughter, Aleisha passes along the reading list...hoping that it will be a lifeline for him too. Slowly, the shared books create a connection between two lonely souls, as fiction helps them escape their grief and everyday troubles and find joy again. "--Provided by publisher
The story revolves around two feuding neighbors who come together to revive a neglected city garden, highlighting themes of community, reconciliation, and the transformative power of nature. Through their collaboration, the characters embark on a journey of personal growth and healing, discovering the joys of friendship and the beauty of their surroundings. This uplifting narrative promises a blend of warmth and inspiration, showcasing the impact of unity in overcoming differences.
Dva znepřátelení sousedé se spojí, aby vzkřísili zanedbanou městskou zahradu. Povznášející, hřejivý román od Sary Nishy Adams, autorky oblíbené Knihovny malých zázraků. V jedné londýnské čtvrti leží mezi domy číslo 77 a 79 na Eastbourne Road zanedbaná komunitní zahrada. Kdysi to bývala malá, krásná oáza v rušném velkoměstě, kterou ve dne navštěvovali sousedé a v noci lišky. Dnes je zarostlá a zanedbaná, branka pevně zamčená. A přesně to se Winstonovi z čísla 79 líbí – hlavně že se vyhne své otravné nové sousedce. Když mu však na prahu přistane tajemná zásilka – zvláštní obálka s fotografiemi rozkvetlé zahrady, jeho zahrady, která před mnoha lety překypovala životem – dopadne semínko na úrodnou půdu a v hlavě mu začne klíčit nápad. Kdo je ten tajemný zahradník, který dal kdysi slib, že udrží sousedského ducha i zahradu naživu? A nastal už čas, aby se zahrada znovu probudila k životu? Neobyčejný příběh odehrávající se od sedmdesátých let až po současnost vypráví o malých místech, drobných radostech a ztracené a znovu nalezené pospolitosti.