After a career in bookselling and publishing, Annie Lyons turned her hand to writing. Her works are often characterized by a warm humor and a keen eye for the everyday. Through her novels, she explores the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of happiness. Lyons also shares her knowledge as a creative writing instructor.
'Like a hot cup of tea on a wintry afternoon - absolute comfort' Reader review 'Wow - definitely my book of the year. And in my all time top ten!' Reader review 'This is undoubtedly one of the best books that I have read this year' Reader review
It was an ABSOLUTE gem of a book and I LOVED every minute of this fantastic story!'- Christie Barlow, author of Evie's Year of Taking Chances' The best things in life happen when you least expect them
Sometimes having it all isn't enough... Emma has everything she's ever wanted. Her boyfriend's just proposed and her career has finally taken off. And so what if her latest client just happens to be downright gorgeous? She's getting married. Isn't she?
An emotional and uplifting novel set in WW2 London about the remarkable power of books to bring hope and light in dark times, inspired by true events, from the USA Today bestselling author.[Bokinfo].
Can two young women, and one book, change the course of war . . .?1940. Whip-smart librarian Peggy Sparks is determined to make sure that her brother Joe returns from the frontline to their London home, which they share with their beloved mother and grandmother. So when she is offered a once-in-a-lifetime job at the heart of the war effort, Peggy jumps at the prospect of making a real contribution to her country. But when she finds herself working under the fanciful socialite Lady Marigold Cecily, Peggy discovers that those around her are more keen on dancing at the Café de Paris than on ending the war. Writing accounts of her daily life is the only thing keeping Peggy's hopes alive. But when she finds her inner-most thoughts accidentally published by the Ministry of Information, Peggy realises she needs Marigold's help to save her job, and to bring her brother home . . .From the author of The Air Raid Book Club comes a powerful tale of unexpected friendship, community and two remarkable women who change the course of the war. Full of heart, emotion and drama, it is the perfect uplifting story for fans of Kate Thompson and Natasha Lester.
Ein warmherziger Roman über Bücher und das Glück von Literatur in düsteren Zeiten Eigentlich wollte sich Gertie Bingham langsam zur Ruhe setzen. Seit dem Tod ihres Mannes fällt es ihr nicht mehr so leicht, Binghams Bücher zu führen. Aber dann bricht der Krieg aus, und das Leben der Londoner Buchhändlerin wird noch einmal komplett durcheinandergewirbelt. Vor allem als sie ein jüdisches Flüchtlingsmädchen aus München bei sich aufnimmt. Hedy ist sehr verschlossen und einsilbig - und der gemeinsame Start mehr als holprig. Erst die Liebe zur Literatur bringt die beiden Frauen einander etwas näher. Als sie sich bei einem Fliegeralarm in einen Luftschutzbunker flüchten, sind Bücher eine willkommene Ablenkung für alle, die hier Zuflucht gefunden haben. Von da an nehmen Gertie und Hedy jedes Mal, wenn der Warnruf ertönt, etwas zum Vorlesen mit. Schon bald entsteht aus der kleinen Schicksalsgemeinschaft eine Art Buchclub. Aus Fremden werden Freunde. Doch kann es Hoffnung für sie alle geben, wenn die Welt am Abgrund steht? Ein berührendes Plädoyer für Frieden, Mitmenschlichkeit und die hoffnungsspendende Kraft, die in Büchern steckt.