‘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.’ Evie Woods on The Memory Library
'A lovely story that celebrates books, family and kindness. Touching and beautiful.' Hazel Prior on The Memory Library
‘Beautiful and emotional’ Sue Moorcroft on The Forgotten Book Club
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Sometimes the last page is just the beginning… At fifty-four, Erin McRae feels like she’s living in the margins of her own story. Her son is preparing to fly the nest, and the rent increase on the café she loves to run means she’s going to have to close up shop. Her greatest escape is the mismatched book club she founded, bound together by one unusual they choose their next book based solely on the last page.
But when the book club discusses what their own last pages might say, Erin and her fellow members begin to see their own lives in unexpected ways.
As the club’s discussions grow deeper, long-buried secrets surface, old wounds start to heal – and romance leaps off the page. With The Bookmark under threat of closure, Erin must ask can she write herself a happier story?
A heartwarming novel about friendship, second chances, and the surprising ways stories shape our lives, perfect for lovers of Evie Woods, Sally Page, and Pip Williams.
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Readers and authors have fallen in love with Kate ‘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.’ Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop
'An absolute joy to read. Uplifting, beautiful, and perfect for any book lovers!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The Memory Library delivers on its promise of hope, friendship and second chances. It's a love letter to the written word.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The Memory Library is so joyful. Kate Storey writes from the heart and the gut about mistakes and how we can learn from them. Great characters and a truly heartwarming story – I loved it!' Laura Pearson, author of #1 Kindle bestseller The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
‘A powerful and poignant story. There were tears shed.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A gorgeous novel that pairs my (and many people’s) perennial love for books about books with themes of family – and just how complex they can be.' Platinum
‘I laughed out loud and had more than one glassy eye!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An utterly gorgeous page turner about the power of books, family and forgiveness.
This book did not captivate me the same way The Memory Library or The Forgotten Book Club did.
Author Kate Storey explores the power and price of prediction in The Last Page Cafe.
Erin McRae is a stressed-out middle-aged single mom with tons of responsibilities and a business that’s three months away from financial ruin. She also runs The Last Page Book Group out of her bookshop in Blackheath, England. The club reads a book a week, and they choose their next book by reading the last page first!
Yes, you read that correctly.
Sacrilidge!
For Erin, prediction feels like survival. She craves living within the margins of her own story. While her need for certainty has protected her, it has also shrunk her world. Erin can’t imagine rewriting the ending to her own story because the tool of predictability she has a tight grasp on doesn’t allow her to see that it can also be used to help her build something … an entirely different and happier life!
I saw a great deal of myself in Erin. I may not go to the lengths of reading the last page of a book first, but I am a planner and always have backup plans if things don’t go as predicted. Perhaps that’s why she irritated me so much; maybe that’s what a mirror is supposed to do…show you the things you can change. I enjoyed watching her transformation as she realized that her real safety wasn’t in knowing how everything would work out, but in knowing that she could handle whatever came her way.
I’m glad I found my own ‘Adam Darling’ and am looking forward to adding greater space for trust, curiosity, and possibility in 2026. This book would be great for … book club!
I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Change is feared in this book. All of the characters that attend Erin’s book club are at a point in their lives where change is coming – except this is certainly not welcomed. Naturally, we as humans like consistency and being thrust out of our comfort zone requires bravery to accept things beyond our control. Therefore, in this novel, Storey encourages readers to question why we are so reluctant to change when it can lead to new beginnings and new experiences.
I thought this backbone to the novel was very poignant, especially considering the different stages of life that Erin’s friends are at. From parenting revelations to loneliness in widowhood, the main characters represent those milestones that I’m sure readers have experienced at least one of them. As an outsider looking in however, I was frustrated by the narrowmindedness displayed, even though I could relate to their feelings. More like a pot calling the kettle black! Yet, in another sense, it meant that this book didn’t feel like the escapism I enjoy from reading, perhaps being a close reminder of how Erin’s behaviour is very similar to my own.
On the other hand, I was with Adam when it came to the book club’s premise: reading the last page first to determine whether the book will be any good. For me, this felt sacrilegious! Yet, all of the book club’s original attendees seem to accept Erin’s doctrine, again symbolising the fear of change and ensuring control of situations. When Adam walks in, the dynamics of the book club change and Erin is forced to accept this different balance. It leads her to altering her attitude towards events around her and I especially admired her ability to be happy for her son when a new job comes up – even if it means him leaving the nest.
There’s a lot of layers in this book which I think adds to the success of the storytelling. The characters felt like real people going through real experiences and this made them all the more endearing. Some parts were predictable but I did not wish for any dramatic plot revelations, instead more interested in seeing the characters evolve into more confident people who can accept change. All the characters bring some different to the plot and it was lovely to see how, when writing their own ending for book club, they have acknowledged that change can be a good thing and they are in charge of their own destiny.
Cliches aside, this was a sweet read that is surrounded by books. The café is a hub to the community and I liked seeing how Erin cared so much for her customers. It’s a lovely story for those who adore books with realistic characters who change, plus an emotional layer running throughout as well.
With thanks to Avon and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Last Page Cafe by Kate Storey is a warm, emotional story that feels familiar if you enjoy books like The Memory Library and The Forgotten Book Club, where small, meaningful spaces and stories quietly shape people’s lives. It’s the kind of novel you can’t really ignore, you just end up stopping, settling in, and taking it all in.
The story moves through personal struggles, family issues, and the everyday connections between people, all centred around the café. And yes, there’s a cat, because of course there is, and it adds its own charm whenever it appears. Sure thing, like in real life, nobody cancelled business problems - so the café’s future is under threat, and suddenly this cosy little place becomes something everyone is trying to hold onto. The author shows how, as the children grow older, their worries shift and become more complicated in different ways. Overall, it’s a thoughtful, comforting read about connection, change, and the stubborn importance of places that feel like home.
This was a really lovely story which is all about friends, new relationships, books and bookclubs. A group of women meet once a week in a cafe run by one of the women in the group and discuss the book of the week. This was such a great story from Kate which also left me with titles of books that I might be want to read in the future. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.
The Last Page Café by Kate Storey is another heart-warming, uplifting, feel-good story about books, community, second chances, fresh beginnings, evolving legacies, fostering new and established relationships, embracing or redefining change, finding courage in adversity and overcoming obstacles to fulfill your dreams. We get to see all these scenarios demonstrated in the characters’ lives and events. All assisted by a caring community of persons who share common goals and interests.
Erin McRae is a fifty-four year old woman dealing with some tough challenges but she has inherited her mother’s business called The Bookmark. She is happy being a business owner, as it means she has a purpose outside of being Jack’s mother. But this legacy is not really her own for it was her mother who built it and then passed it on to her. She constantly worries she will mess it up or be a disappointment and always tries to do what she thinks her mother would have wanted. Her own ideas don’t get explored until later on when she is at risk of losing The Bookmark due to finances. The rent on the café she loves increases and her son is getting a new job and moving out. She is facing some big changes. And this is a major problem for unexpected events make Erin very uncomfortable.
The only place Erin feels in control is in her book club of eclectic members. But she has created a strange rule for this group. They must read the last page first before choosing their novel. A peculiar stipulation that Erin has set up. Why does she require this? Well that is an interesting question. You’d naturally think it would spoil the surprise or fun in reading a story. But Erin says she feels safer in knowing the outcomes. This is something that mirrors her own life—not just in reading fiction. She is not a person to take chances and does not like anything upsetting her balanced system.
Out of this bizarre reading requirement, though, something very good develops. When the group members decide to write their own last pages, new perspectives arise that bring about some stunning revelations and alterations in their lives. Romance springs forward, too. While secrets surface and deep wounds heal. It becomes obvious the Book café offers a great community service. And seen in this light, there is hope for its continuation, when it comes under threat of ending. With a little help from her friends and support from the fundraiser, Erin is encouraged to try a new direction (which ends up being pretty cool). She has always been guarded in her steps as she has not been one for surprises but the negatives that happen in her life force her to reconsider another path, or at least take a second look at her views and make a few small alterations. These small, though vital, changes provide a fresh burst of energy in her life that allow her to make constructive decisions and strengthen her future.
The Last Page Café by Kate Storey is unique but it covers universal and foundational ingredients that matter and establishes the importance of community and relationship building. There is quite a delightful and varied cast of characters who made me smile, chuckle and cheer as they came together to discuss books and solutions to life in their book club. And the number of wonderful books mentioned in this novel were such great reminders of ones I need to add to my TBR list or to reread! I really enjoyed this story. It has lots to offer readers who appreciate the special gift of friendship and sharing through the love of books and book clubs across the world. 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to Avon Books and Netgalley for a review copy.
A sweet read , i loved the idea of The Last Page Cafe and bookclub . I could never start with reading the last page of a book , but I did like that as a bookclub that they did. Riley was a good character that I connected too. I loved the book mentions and music choices throughout the story , added so much to the plot . Was playing the songs as mentioned and it added so much to the read.
This was such a charming and cosy read and I absolutely fell in love with all the characters (except Chegs, he can go in the bin). I really loved the development of learning to let go and the shift from 'what if it all goes wrong?' to 'what if it all goes right?' mentality. I think we could all do with a bit more of the latter! Definitely recommend to anyone seeking a heart-warming story that shows how books bring people together, and how we can change and grow. Thank you Avon Books for access to the eARC via Netgalley ❤️
Erin runs The Bookmark Cafe, a local community hub where people can send their time eating and drinking whilst working or reading. Its a comfortable setting where mess from children is allowed. This inclusive atmosphere means Erin is loved by the locals. She, however, does not see her worth, due to a past relationship she has a negative view of herself, she's loathe to change or take risks. Her weekly bookclub embodies this as her idea is to read the last page of a novel first to decide if she wants to rate the risk of reading it. When a new member arrives, all she knows is thrown into array and she's completely thrown. I loved the fact the novel featured older characters, they all had their own foibles and fears, Joe was lovable. Tybault the cat stole the scenes he was in. It was a warm, comfortable novel. A perfect book to read on a winters day if you want a cosy read.
The cover and title caught my interest because I enjoy fun, easygoing stories about books, especially set in a café. The book was a nice, relaxing read, but it moved quite slowly. It took a long time before anything changed with the main character’s problems, which was a bit frustrating and made me lose interest for a while.
The premise of reading the last page first was an interesting one and formed a good basis for the story to be built upon in order to promote positive action in each member of the book group, which was lovely and cosy to read about. Tybalt was a great character addition who made the cafe feel more homely and cosy, but I feel that he could have had a greater role in the story and character-building. The romance aspect was written well and was annoying for the right amount of time before it resolved.
The autism representation was well-written and was helpful because it showed a positive and neuroaffirming view from a female perspective. However, it seemed like it was just added without much planning, as there wasn't much explanation or build-up before it appeared.
Overall, I think it was a cosy, lighthearted, emotional but slow read. Thank you to NetGalley, Kate Storey and the publisher for the eARC.
I’ll be honest—this one didn’t grab me the way the author’s last two books under her pen name Kate Storey did. One of those in particular, The Memory Library, completely swept me away and had me fully captivated. And honestly, when a book hits you like that, it sets the bar really high for anything that comes after it.
Because of that, I’m trying not to be too harsh here. Had I not read those earlier books first, I might have had a different experience with this one… or maybe not. Unfortunately there’s no going back in time and erasing reading experiences.
For me, I just didn’t connect with the characters in the same way this time around, and the pacing felt a bit off. My mind kept wandering and I found myself setting the book down to do something else, only to come back and have the same thing happen again.
That said, I did enjoy the setting and some of the side characters, and the premise itself is a lovely one. I can absolutely see this finding its audience as a sweet, emotional, pick-me-up kind of read.
I am thankful to have received a complimentary eARC from Avon Books UK via NetGalley, which gave me the opportunity to share my voluntary thoughts.
At 54, Erin McRae has spent her years in a comfortable routine owning and operating her late mothers cafe, The Bookmark. After several unexpected twists and turns in her own life, she is always looking to understand the ending of any situation. With the creation of her own book club, there is a rule enacted that books are chosen based on how it ends on the last page.
But when a book's words have a more profound impact than expected, Erin and her very different book club members find themselves questioning what they want the final page in their lives to look like. These deep discussions lead to changes in people's future from their career, old choices that they want to revisit, and even a new chance at romance. In the midst of this, Erin must handle her potential eviction from The Bookmark and the direction she wants to take in her own life.
Another Kate Storey read, another thumbs up from me! First off, the last page book club was such a different and unique take on a book club related book. I also enjoyed the different development of all the characters. And though very different, their ability to support and encourage one another in their pursuits. This is a great read and author for when you are looking for a feel-good story.
Thank you to Avion Books UK, NetGalley, and Kate Storey for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
The Bookmark is a café owned by Erin who runs a book club once a week with five others all the characters are relatable and well written especially Joe! Erin's anxiety and fear of the unknown makes her want to know what happens at the end of the book before she has read it so they choose the book for the following week by reading the last page of the book. A book filled with fantastic friendships,love and change. A book club I'd happily be a member of.
Erin is living her life afraid of any change or any event that she cannot foresee. For her, it makes sense to read the last page of the book first, so that she is prepared for the ending. But when the future of her beloved Bookmark Café is threatened, she is determined to make the changes necessary to save the café. Heartwarming read!
It was a good book it was beautiful and emotional.
A heartwarming novel about friendship, second chances, and the surprising ways stories shape our lives, perfect for lovers of Evie Woods, Sally Page, and Pip Williams.
As the club’s discussions grow deeper, long-buried secrets surface, old wounds start to heal – and romance leaps off the page. With The Bookmark under threat of closure, Erin must ask herself: can she write herself a happier story?
Whilst I enjoyed this as an easy, cosy read I did find it repetitive in places and slow to get going. The main character was frustrating for the most part and it had a predictable ending.
Kate Storey is fast on track to becoming one of my favourite authors!
I read The Memory Library back in 2024 and really loved it - I'm surprised I haven't found The Forgotten Book Club yet, but I couldn't resist this in the meantime!
Books about books are never a miss. Reading a celebration of the love of reading? Perfect! Bonus points for being set in London, the families and friendships, and the diversity and representations of different lifestyles and struggles.
I enjoyed every reference to real songs and books, though I'm shocked I haven't actually read a single book mentioned! A few are on my TBR so maybe this is my sign to hurry up.
This was a heartwarming story where you see the importance of community supporting local businesses and how the right friendships can help you get through anything. Being part of a book club, I felt connected to the characters. The rule of reading the last page first was interesting but not sure I could do it. I loved the challenge that was set by new book club member Adam to write their own last page. It was interesting seeing how each of the characters tackled this challenge and how they changed because of it. I charming, easy read story. Thank you @Netgallery for this ARC.
I chose this book as I wanted something lighthearted to read after reading a very ‘heavy’ but excellent book. Very disappointing, had a feeling of deja vue but then realised it was a brand new book, only just released. Every book nowadays seems to be about a cafe in trouble or something to do with a book club. Even the characters are similar and somehow the main character always falls in love with a person who isn’t their type. This book was very predictable from start to finish. My fault for picking yet another read of the same genre, hence the 2 star rating .
This was a feel good story about family, love, and the power of community. It follows Erin, a 54 year old woman who, after inheriting her mother’s cafe, struggles with a series of life events that put her business at risk. This is a bookish book that incorporates a book club along with multiple book recommendations throughout. It’s uniquely entertaining to add books to your TBR while in the process of reading another book, and I thoroughly enjoyed that aspect of this story.
I have read other books by this author, which, for me, were five star reads. While I enjoyed this book, I did not find it nearly as engaging as The Memory Library, for example. I think the reason I felt this way was because I had a hard time warming up to the FMC. Erin had a series of struggles in her life, and because of this, she built barriers out of fear in an effort to protect herself from pain. In her unwillingness to attempt anything where there was a possibility of her getting hurt, she not only closed off her ability to find happiness, but also allowed herself to judge others for their life choices. Although there was significant character growth throughout the novel, her general negativity and pessimism grated on me after a while.
My distaste for Erin was balanced by the secondary characters, who were all adorable with compelling individual backstories. Additionally, the theme of taking control of your life and having the ability to re-write the last page of your own story resonated with me as someone finds herself entering a new phase in life with children who are now grown. Overall, The Last Page Cafe was a heartwarming story of self discovery and found family, and is the perfect book for someone looking for a lighthearted and cozy read.
A huge thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Kate Storey for an advance digital copy of this book.
Thanks to netgalley for a copy of this book. I had high hopes for this book but unfortunately it just wasn't for me. I personally just didn't like the main character. For me, she came across as rude and arrogant but I don't think that's how the author wanted her to come across. She felt she wasn't judgemental, but to me she was. Towards the end of the story the main character got better, but I just felt like she was hard work which made the book hard work.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Last Page Cafe Kate Storey Publication Date: March 12th, 2026 Avon Books UK | Avon 352 Pages Amazon | Bookshop.org Genre: General Fiction | Women's Fiction | Romance
I have been a fan of Kate Storey since she came out with The Memory Library in 2024. She has never disappointed me, and The Last Page Cafe may be her best yet. This is a bittersweet story about a bookstore/café that mixes whimsy with real-life situations and the regrets we face in life. Storey's writing feels like wearing a cozy sweater, but she can also be very realistic. In this one, she deals with the idea that while everyone has to die, the way we do it and with whom is up to us. Sometimes we choose the people in our lives, and sometimes they choose us. It can really be that simple.
Storey sets up the setting of the café in excellent detail. I could smell old books and coffee grounds as I was reading. I could imagine the folks slurping their coffee and turning the pages. This book made me want to turn on the fireplace, brew a cuppa joe, and wrap myself in a warm blanket. The café in this story feels like a character in its own right; it was like it wrapped its arms around its visitors—a sanctuary, if you will.
Can you imagine if your local bookstore came with a bit of a mystery, and the people who gather there become your found family? The characters had depth to them and there was plenty of growth. Their storylines were relatable, especially our protagonist, Erin, who is handled with a gentle touch. Watching Erin go from isolation to community touched me in so many ways; it was genuinely heartwarming.
Anyone who reads my reviews will know it is these types of stories that I love most. I so appreciate how the author is able to balance the lighthearted moments with the heavier topics of life and loss. While the pacing slows down during the middle of the book, the emotional payout at the end of the story is so worth it. It’s a lovely reminder that while some parts of our lives can be sad, the next chapter can be better than we ever expected and can be something wonderful.
This was a charming, life-affirming story for anyone who believes in the magic of books and the power of a good, strong cup of coffee, like me. With a last name like Storey, is it any wonder she became an author—and a good one at that? Kate Storey is a gem, and so are her books.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
The book club members in Erin’s café always read the final page of a book first.
What a wonderfully charming and entertaining book. I really loved The Last Page Café – even if the concept of reading the final page of a book first almost brought me out in hives!
There’s a realistic and gentle plot that encompasses events that feel familiar and relatable. That’s not to say that there isn’t drama, but it’s so good to find situations that belong to real people so that there is balance and engagement in a really well told story. Reading The Last Page Café makes you feel as if you’re in safe, competent hands.
And what real people there are between the pages of The Last Page Café. I thought the intensity of the book group members worked brilliantly, and I found myself wondering how they all were getting on when I wasn’t reading about them. The balance of ages from younger Jack and Riley through the middle years of Erin and Adam to the more mature Joe meant that there was almost a Shakespearean seven ages of man presented providing a character for any and every reader. The sense of community they engender and the manner with which Adam’s inclusion initially threatens the balance of the book group seemed absolutely realistic.
And it’s a sense of community and inclusion that runs through this narrative like a shining, golden thread. Kate Story illustrates how looking out for others, but equally caring about ourselves, ensures a better life for all. There’s a vivid and inspiring sense of belonging that shows how, together, we can be greater than the sum of our parts. I thought the way the author explored Erin’s insecurities through her early prickliness towards Adam, her desire to maintain the status quo at all costs and her desperate need for control (hence reading the final page of a book first), gave true insight into humanity and why others behave as they do on occasion. As the story progresses, there’s a real sense of growth for the characters, making for a really satisfying narrative. There’s also a dramatic impact on the reader as Kate Storey gently nudges them to consider their own attitudes towards the status quo.
The other themes feel just as accessible and interesting. The contrast between confident public persona and private insecurity, the way we can be too quick to judge others, that what constitutes family may not equate to blood lines, and the way change can be a catalyst for positivity as well as threat, all combine into a story that speaks right to the heart of who we are. If it doesn’t sound contrived or cliched, reading The Last Page Café made me feel as if I belonged too so that I found the story hugely inspirational.
Wise, heart-warming and uplifting, The Last Page Café is the perfect counterbalance to a challenging world. It’s entertaining, certainly, but also inspiring and I thought it was a gorgeous read that will stay with me.
The Last Page Cafe is a delight to read. It follows Erin, who is the owner and manager of a cafe that she has inherited from her Mother. The cafe sounds like a place I long to find, comfy, cosy, welcoming a place where you can be yourself, have good food and be enabled to sit and read for as long as you want.
The cafe is home to the Last Page Book Club. The small group meet and before deciding what to read next, they read the last pages. This might horrify many but to Erin who has lived through disappointment, betrayal and loss it is a way of avoiding the unknown, scary or unexpected happenings and keeps her feeling safe. Just like her business, which is much loved, well kept but remains unchanged since she took over. That is until Adam walks into the group. A well travelled writer, he is not a believer in the last page system. In fact he encourages everyone to write their own last pages, to challenge themselves to see if they have any desires or things they could change or keep to make the best out of their lives. Only Erin is reluctant. Adam has challenged her security after one visit to the club. He is disturbingly confident, attractive and everyone likes him but Erin is unsure.
Every character in the book has their own journey to discover what their last page might be. Despite their differences they are family to Erin and as I read they felt like family to me too. The enigmatic Adam finds himself out of his comfort zone too in this quiet, community of book lovers. The depth of his character is investigated through the narrative and the conclusion I came to was that he fitted in perfectly. Kindly soothing others anxieties and occasionally displaying a vulnerability that made me warm to him, just as Erin does. There are of course secrets to be revealed that might alter the last pages forever.
We don’t just meet new friends, old ones, from previous books by the author are briefly mentioned and the glow that you get from knowing characters can live on with their happy endings made this book even better. I thoroughly recommend “The Last Page Cafe” I just wish I had as much courage to write my own last pages! In the meantime, I will enjoy the stories and worlds of the book loving characters Kate Storey dreams up. I look forward to more books by Kate.
Erin McRae is fifty four, divorced with a grown up son Jack who is about to return home from , it's been just the two of them since husband Andrew left when Jack was little and Erin is unsure what the future holds if Jack gets a job and moves away. The one thing keeping her going is the legacy she inherited from her mum, her little cafe, The Bookmark Cafe, which she adores but, when she receives a letter saying the rent is increasing by an extortionate amount, she fears she will lose everything, including a base for her quirky little book club, a group of people that find solace and peace here every week, their one unusual rule is that they choose their next book by reading the last page first, to see if it's worth it. When they discuss what the last pages of their own lives may say they start to see unexpected futures for each of them. Can Erin save the cafe and will she have a happy ending?
The Last Page Cafe is the latest novel by Storey, which is a beautifully written, captivating read which had me staying up till the small hours on a school night to find out how this book ended and no, there was no way I was reading the last page first because I know, without even reading the blurb, that this author's books are always going to be worth reading. This one is a tale of a group of people who come together through their love of reading and, the fact that they get to do it in the comfort of this wonderful cafe where nothing is too much trouble for the owner Erin is an added bonus. It's a real community spirited story, where everyone is welcome, even if they don't agree with the last page rule, and everyone is listened to. The characters are beautifully depicted, I loved them all, but especially Joe and Tybalt the cat, who was always going to win my heart. This is an emotional tale of community, friendships and second chances and I loved hearing all their last page stories. A relatable read, which reduced me to tears more than once, from one of my go to authors.
I'd like to thank Avon Books UK and Netgalley for the approval, I will post my review on Goodreads now and Amazon on publication day.
Erin McRae is divorced, fifty four and has an adult son called Jack. Ever since she inherited her late mother’s Mary’s café, The Bookmark, she’s been busy and doesn’t have a lot of time to herself. Here she holds a books club, where they read the last page of the novel first and then decide if they will read it or not.
The members include Erin, Joe, Susan, Mercy, Nuala and Riley and one night Adam Darling arrives. He’s a journalist, in his fifties and doesn’t understand Erin’s policy of choosing a book and she finds him annoying. Erin is keeping a secret The Bookmark under threat of closure, the landlord has upped the rent, and the future is looking grim for her and mum’s legacy and she feels like a failure.
Riley who works at the café comes up with the idea of everyone writing their own last pages or final chapter, and not how they die and more along the lines of what they want to do or achieve and this causes all sorts of repressed feelings and emotions to bubble to the surface.
I received a copy of The Last Page Café by Kate Storey from Avon Books UK and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The narrative is created around two things I love books and reading and no I’m not a member of a book club unless online ones count?
A story about friendship, between people from different walks of life and age ranges, providing a place where they can drop in, have something to eat, swap over and read a book and an outlet for so many lonely customers and as it turns out a very important resource for the community.
The perfect choice for readers and book lovers and I've added a few to my long want to read list as many are mentioned throughout and I liked the possible budding romance between Erin and Adam and both have given up on love and five stars from me.
I highly recommend all of Ms Storey’s books including The Last Page Café, The Forgotten Book Club and The Memory Library.