The Croatian Island Library
- Author Eva Glyn
- Narrator Melanie Crawley
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 16 January 2026
- Run Time 12 hours and 40 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Generational sagas, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Sense of place.
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What to expect
'Heartfelt and beautifully written, this is the author's best book to date' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Caroline James, bestselling author of The Cruise
Where books are borrowed, friendships are forged and secrets uncovered…
As a beautiful summer unfolds in the Croatian islands, Ana Meštrović embarks on a new venture – transforming her beloved catamaran into a floating library.
Joined by crew members Lloyd, a widower whose past threatens to overshadow everything, and Natali, a young mechanic afraid of her own shadow, the newly formed trio all have their own powerful reasons for needing the travelling library to be a success.
As they explore stunning coastlines and visit picturesque harbours, they learn that, sometimes, the most profound changes happen not just in the pages of a book, but in the bonds formed along the way…
Readers and authors LOVE The Croatian Island Library:
'This story of friendship and self-discovery is peopled by characters you'll be happy to make friends with' Maisie Thomas, bestselling author
'Deeply emotional, utterly enchanting, and wonderfully escapist’ Isabelle Broom, author of The Summer Trip
'A beautiful heartwarming story, loved the characters and the author truly transports you to Croatia' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Five stars and I’m off to look at holiday destinations in Croatia' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Enchanting and wonderful. The characters are stunning, as is the plot. What is better than a island library! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Exquisitely observed and with warmth and wisdom running through every page, this book wraps you up in a cosy hug' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Not having visited the Croatian islands, the story transported me to this unspoilt and beautiful place. Eva Glyn’s writing style is engaging and inspiring and her characters were superb' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
Praise for Eva Glyn:
n'Your summer holiday reading sorted' Faith Hogan
n'Filled with sensory detail and emotion' Rosanna Ley
n'Eva Glyn’s writing gets better and better.’ USA Today bestseller Angela Petch
n'Eva Glyn writes with empathy and compassion’ Kitty Wilson
n'Captivating, thought-provoking and atmospheric' Maisie Thomas
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