"Israel is an intelligent, shy, passionate, sensitive sort of soul : he's Jewish ; he's vegetarian ; he could maybe do with losing a little weight. And he's just arrived in Ireland to take up his first post as a librarian. But the library's been shut down and Israel ends up stranded on the North Antrim coast driving an old mobile library van. There's a lot of nice scenery, but 15,000 fewer books? How? When would they have time to read them all? And is there anywhere in this godforsaken place where he can get a proper cappuccino and a decent newspaper? Israel wants some answers ... Smart, funny and heart-warming, with a cast of brilliant characters, 'The mobile library' is the first improbable adventure of a reluctant hero." -- back cover.
Mobile Library Mystery Series
Follow the adventures of David Rosenberg as he travels the Northern Irish countryside with his mobile library. Each stop brings not only new readers but also unsolved puzzles and intriguing mysteries. This series blends the tranquility of rural life with the suspense of detective stories, offering a unique cozy mystery experience.
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Israel Armstrong, one of literature's most unlikely detectives, returns for more crime solving adventure in this hilarious second novel from `The Mobile Library' series.
The Book Stops Here
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The story follows Israel Armstrong, a mobile librarian navigating the challenges of returning to London with his difficult companion, Ted Carson, for an annual library convention. Anticipating family reunions and good food, their plans are abruptly derailed when their beloved book van is stolen shortly after they arrive. This unexpected twist sets off a comedic and chaotic adventure as they confront the fallout of losing their mobile library.
The Bad Book Affair
- 358 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The Bad Book Affair features the magnificently hapless Israel Armstrong - the duffle-coat wearing, navel-gazing Jewish librarian who solves crimes, mysteries, and domestic problems whilst driving a mobile library around the north coast of Ireland.