Celebrating Love, Community, and Resilience: A Review of ‘The Finders Keepers Library’ by Annie Rains @AnnieRainsBooks @readforeverpub #bookreview

The Finders Keepers Library unfolds a heartwarming story of love, community, and resilience in this captivating tale.

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to Forever Publishing and Netgalley for the DRC of this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

From The Publisher:

For a gardener blessed with a green thumb, Savannah Collins’s life sure seems like it’s all thorns, zero roses. She has no job, no relationship, and no place to live. With nothing but a car full of plants and her new rescue kitten, Savannah heads to Bloom, North Carolina, to spend the summer with her beloved Aunt Eleanor, a retired librarian.

Her aunt shares her love of literature with the Finders Keepers Library, located in her beautiful garden, where anyone can stop by to pick a book or leave a book. When a sudden summer storm destroys the library and many of the roses, it will take a village to get everything ready for the garden wedding that is planned there in just three weeks.

As the entire town joins in to make the necessary repairs, Savannah bonds with their neighbor Evan Sanders over the books that Eleanor has handpicked for each of them, helping them both find healing and self-discovery. Savannah only intends to stay through the summer, but when an unexpected job offer, a sudden health crisis, and a wayward pre-teen push her future in new directions, she has to wonder whether this is the place that she is meant to be—and the family she’s meant to be with.

My Thoughts:

“The Finders Keepers Library” by Annie Rains invites readers into a charming tale filled with community, love, and the healing power of literature and gardening. Set in the picturesque town of Bloom, North Carolina, the story follows Savannah Collins as she navigates life’s challenges and discovers unexpected joys.

Savannah’s journey begins with loss and uncertainty, but her decision to spend the summer with her Aunt Eleanor brings her to a place of renewal and belonging. Rains skillfully crafts a narrative that revolves around the bond between Savannah and her aunt, their shared passion for books and gardening, and the supportive community of Bloom.

One of the book’s highlights is the endearing relationship between Savannah and Aunt Eleanor, whose wisdom and kindness resonate throughout the story. Eleanor’s Finders Keepers Library, a haven of literary treasures nestled in her garden, serves as a symbol of hope and connection for the town’s residents. Think of a Little Free Library but on a much grander scale.

As Savannah reconnects with her former flame, Evan Sanders, and forms a bond with his daughter June, the narrative unfolds with warmth and authenticity. Rains delicately explores themes of resilience, love, trust and the importance of forging meaningful connections in times of adversity.

While the plot may follow a predictable path, the heartwarming portrayal of friendships and the joys of starting anew captivate readers from beginning to end. “The Finders Keepers Library” is a delightful read for those who appreciate romance, genuine relationships, and the beauty of second chances.

Overall, Annie Rains delivers a touching story that celebrates the power of love, friendship, and the magic found within the pages of a good book. “The Finders Keepers Library” is a heartwarming tale that will leave readers with a renewed sense of hope and a smile on their faces.

Some of the Other Books by Annie Rains That I Have Reviewed:

The Good Luck Cafe

The True Love Bookshop

The Summer Cottage