The Library of Second Chances: a heartfelt and bookish cosy fantasy novel set in a small town - for fans...

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Molly Reid

The Library of Second Chances

a heartfelt and bookish cosy fantasy novel set in a small town - for fans of Lucy Jane Wood,...

Molly Reid

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WILDFIRE
11 November 2025

Fantasy; Adult & contemporary romance; Romance

'Utterly whimsical, this charming story is sure to warm your heart' A. T. QURESHI, bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Cafe

'Sweet, warm, and charming - with an excellent library cat - this book will make your heart smile!' SARAH BETH DURST, bestselling author of The Spellshop

How does a girl with her head permanently stuck in a book look beyond stories and start over? If only it were that simple . . .

Chloe's life feels like a book with a missing chapter. Stuck in a rut and back in her quiet hometown of Wellbridge, Chloe finds that she has traded big-city dreams for her childhood bedroom, working at the local library and hiding behind the pages of her favourite books. But one stormy night when she seeks refuge in the library after a disastrous date, everything changes.

Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Cook, the warm-hearted head librarian who seems to know more than she lets on, and Clementine, the library's whisker-twitching cat, Chloe discovers that the library seems to hold more than stories. Here, books glow with secrets, characters leap from pages, and the shelves hum with enchantment. More importantly, it has an ability to nudge people toward what they need most - whether it's healing, hope or a second chance. But is there more to the library's magic?

Chloe must accept that she needs to face her past and learn that sometimes, the right book - or the right person - can rewrite your entire story.

By: Molly Reid
Imprint: WILDFIRE
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9781035419449
ISBN 10: 1035419440
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Molly Reid is a pseudonym used by Poppy Kuroki. Poppy was born in Scotland and has been living in Japan since 2014. Her ANCESTOR MEMORIES series was bought at auction by Oneworld in the UK. GATE TO KAGOSHIMA (BOOK 1), a sweeping historical fantasy set in samurai-era Japan, published in summer 2024. It will publish in the US with Harper Collins in early 2025. Poppy loves video games, cooking, history, and reading books of any genre. She lives in a beautiful city in Yorkshire