The Secret Library
- Author Amanda James, Reader to be announced
- Narrator to announced
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 4 June 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 14 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Magical realism, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Urban fantasy.
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What to expect
Some stories don't end. They wait to be found…
Book editor Lucy Thomas has just inherited her grandmother’s windswept Cornish home, and with it, a library bathed in sunlight, a spiral staircase that leads to secrets, and a battered box filled with unfinished stories…
To honour her grandmother’s last wish, Lucy must finish what was left undone – and discover the magic hiding between the lines.
Filled with warmth, whispers of magic, and the irreplaceable comfort of books, The Secret Library is for anyone who knows how one story can change everything.
Critics Review
n PRAISE FOR AMANDA JAMES:n
n'This was an emotional and heartfelt read and had me invested from the start.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'A thoroughly uplifting enjoyable read that will certainly leave you feeling better with the world. Amanda James always seems to write intriguing, sensitive books with that touch of magic and The Midnight Bookshop is no exception.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'To appreciate the book fully you have to leave any preconceived ideas at the first page and open up you mind to a magical world.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'This is quite an intriguing and magical story of fantasy and realism [and] in many ways, is a complex novel about relationships and Amanda James successfully weaves magic with realism to create a potent tale in an unforgettable way.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'The book underscores the importance of community and self-reflection, especially in a time when many people feel isolated or overwhelmed.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'This book had me rooting for all three of them and didn't disappoint.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'[Amanda James’] writing so beautifully captured all the emotions throughout the novel.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'Those who enjoy [magical realism] are going to love the fairytale aspects of this charming, well-written book with its uplifting message and sweet romance.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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