{"product_id":"9780008797171","title":"The Croatian Island Library: Sail away with this brand new escapist summer beach read for 2026 from bestselling author Eva Glyn","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Heartfelt and beautifully written, this is the author's best book to date' \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐ \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCaroline James, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e Where books are borrowed, friendships are forged and secrets uncovered…\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a beautiful summer unfolds in the Croatian islands, Ana Meštrović embarks on a new venture – transforming her beloved catamaran into a floating library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoined by crew members Lloyd, a widower whose past threatens to overshadow everything, and Natali, a young mechanic afraid of her own shadow, the newly formed trio all have their own powerful reasons for needing the travelling library to be a success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they explore stunning coastlines and visit picturesque harbours, they learn that, sometimes, the most profound changes happen not just in the pages of a book, but in the bonds formed along the way…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReaders and authors LOVE \u003cem\u003eThe Croatian Island Library\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This story of friendship and self-discovery is peopled by \u003cstrong\u003echaracters you'll be happy to make friends with' \u003c\/strong\u003eMaisie Thomas, bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Deeply emotional, \u003cstrong\u003eutterly enchanting\u003c\/strong\u003e, and wonderfully escapist’ Isabelle Broom, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Summer Trip\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful heartwarming story\u003c\/strong\u003e, loved the characters and the author truly transports you to Croatia' \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eFive stars and I’m off to look at holiday destinations in Croatia\u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnchanting and wonderful.\u003c\/strong\u003e The characters are stunning, as is the plot. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is better than a island library\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Exquisitely observed and with warmth and wisdom running through every page, t\u003cstrong\u003ehis book wraps you up in a cosy hug' ⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Not having visited the Croatian islands,\u003cstrong\u003e the story transported me to this unspoilt and beautiful place\u003c\/strong\u003e. Eva Glyn’s writing style is engaging and inspiring and her\u003cstrong\u003e characters were superb\u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Sara Novic (True Biz), Siobhan Curham (The Storyteller of Auschwitz), Leonie Mack (In Italy for Love), Carly Schabowski (The Girl with the Red Ribbon), and Sharon Maas (The Violin Maker's Daughter).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eva Glyn, Read by Melanie Crawley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889185149077,"sku":"9780008797171","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008797171.jpg?v=1776888141","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008797171","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}