This was my second book by Ms. Patrick (I previously read The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper) and she again creates quirky characters I fall in love with! I want to jump in the book and hang out at the library with them all!
A story to remind you that we are responsible for our own happiness: we are not responsible for others' happiness nor are they responsible for ours. We can be generous and kind and giving to others but we must remember to also be that way to our own selves.
A reminder that if its not too late, we can reconnect with people we have lost, we can forgive, we can let past mistakes go. I love the sentiment of this, but in realty I also know that it requires a real effort from both people and it will only work if those same mistakes are not being repeated.
It also inspired me to clean out my clutter!
Summary from Goodreads: Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people--though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she's invisible.
All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her best friend--her grandmother Zelda--who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda's past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever.
Quote: "'We loved books more than we loved boys. Which probably explains why I'm still single.'"
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