The 24-Hour Cafe
An uplifting story of friendship, hope and following your dreams from the top ten bestseller
Published on 18. February 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-4091-7526-1 (ISBN)
Description
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido comes a story about following your dreams, set over one single day.
'A moving and beautifully crafted novel about love, friendship and life' Mike Gayle
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Welcome to the cafe that never sleeps.
Day and night, Stella's Cafe opens its doors to the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It's a place where everyone is always welcome, where life can wait at the door.
Meet Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They love working at Stella's - the different people they meet, the small kindnesses exchanged. But is it time to step outside and make their own way in life?
Come inside and spend twenty-four hours at Stella's Cafe, where one day might just be enough to change your life . . .
***
Praise for The Lido, Libby Page's bestselling debut:
'Tender, thought-provoking and uplifting' Daily Mail
'Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond
'A joyful celebration of community and friendship' Observer
'Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut' Clare Mackintosh
'A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action' Stylist
'Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page' A J Pearce
'A moving and beautifully crafted novel about love, friendship and life' Mike Gayle
***
Welcome to the cafe that never sleeps.
Day and night, Stella's Cafe opens its doors to the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It's a place where everyone is always welcome, where life can wait at the door.
Meet Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They love working at Stella's - the different people they meet, the small kindnesses exchanged. But is it time to step outside and make their own way in life?
Come inside and spend twenty-four hours at Stella's Cafe, where one day might just be enough to change your life . . .
***
Praise for The Lido, Libby Page's bestselling debut:
'Tender, thought-provoking and uplifting' Daily Mail
'Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond
'A joyful celebration of community and friendship' Observer
'Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut' Clare Mackintosh
'A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action' Stylist
'Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page' A J Pearce
Reviews / Votes
For anyone who has ever sat sipping coffee at a table in a busy coffee and wondered about the lives of those coming in and out this moving and beautifully crafted novel about love, friendship and life is for you. * Mike Gayle, author of HALF A WORLD AWAY * Like a warm hug, Stella's Cafe draws you in and leaves you feeling that much lighter. -- Jade Craddock * THE SUN * Heartwarming and stirring, this is one you'll want to savour. 'READ OF THE WEEK' * HEAT MAGAZINE * A warmhearted read from the author of bestselling novel The Lido... Libby has a great gift for writing characters you really root for. -- Joanne Finney * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * Feel-good, examining the power of making connections and the unexpected paths life can lead you down. * PLATINUM * The writing is lovely, as is the impression of the restless city and all the people it contains. * DAILY MAIL * Captivating... Feelgood fiction at its best. * DAILY MIRROR * A feel-good and lovely read. It makes us want to step inside the cafe! * CLOSER * Gentle, sweet and bittersweet tales unfold with the ticking of the clock and the gurgle of the coffee machine. * IRISH TIMES * A quirky tale of powerful friendships, flaws and fallouts. Get your tissues ready! * OK! Magazine * A feelgood novel par excellence. * DAILY EXPRESS * A lovely read. * BELLA *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4091-7526-1 (9781409175261)
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Libby Page
The 24-Hour Café
An uplifting story of friendship, hope and following your dreams from the top ten bestseller
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01/2020
1st Edition
Orion
€5.49
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Person
Libby Page is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido, The 24-Hour Cafe and The Island Home. The Vintage Shop is her fourth novel. Before becoming an author, she worked in journalism and marketing. She is a keen outdoor swimmer and lives in Somerset with her husband and young son. Follow Libby on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libbypagewrites.