Libby Page is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido and The 24-Hour Cafe. The Island is her third novel. Before becoming an author, she worked in journalism and marketing. She is a keen outdoor swimmer and lives in London with her husband. Follow Libby on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libbypagewrites.
Brimming with charm and compassion * Daily Express * This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year * Grazia * The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine * Independent * A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship * SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man * This lovely book is about the power of friendship and community.. Heartwarming and uplifting, The Lido is set to make quite a splash. * SUN ON SUNDAY * Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page * AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird * Heart-warming * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * A beautiful book. Sweet and heartwarming but also wise with a strong message about the importance of community and friendship. It reminded me of a Richard Curtis film, life-affirming, romantic and impossible to resist. * Francesca Jakobi, author of Bitter * A lavish depiction of an unlikely friendship, a London community and life-long love, all charmingly told in rich, yet gentle prose * CATHERINE ISAAC, author of You, Me, Everything * Brimming with charm and compassion * DAILY EXPRESS * A bright, uplifting tale of friendship and community resilience * IRISH INDEPENDENT * This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year * GRAZIA * Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut -- Clare Mackintosh Feelgood and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart * Lucy Diamond * This is a wonderful story of friendship and believing in yourself * PRIMA * A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship * SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man * a feel-good novel about friendship and belonging * SUNDAY EXPRESS * Uplifting.. the pool is not just a place to swim - it's the heart of the community * BELLA * A novel of friendship, love and the importance of community - this is an absolute pleasure * WOMAN AND HOME * Switching mainly between Rosemary and Kate's viewpoints, we quickly come to see that Rosemary is just as lonely as her new friend, steeped in a lifetime's memories of swimming in the lido * SUNDAY TIMES * A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action * Stylist * A beautifully written testament to unlikely friendship, the galvanising pursuit of common goals and lifelong passions which link individuals with their community * DAILY MAIL * What will win you over is the story of two women and the strength of their friendship * GRAZIA * a timeless tale of friendship, love and chilly swims * SUNDAY EXPRESS * The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine * THE INDEPENDENT * a joyful celebration of community and friendship * THE OBSERVER * A testament to kindness and friendship * RADIO TIMES *