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The Forget-Me-Not Library
A detour. A chance encounter. Two women who alter the pages of each other’s story.
Juliet Nightingale is lucky to be alive. Months after a freak accident involving lightning, she’s fully recovered but is left feeling that something is missing from her life. Something big. Impulsively, she decides to take a solo summer road trip, hoping that the journey will lead her down a path that will help her discover exactly what it is that she’s searching for.
Newly single mom Tallulah Byrd Mayfield is hanging by a thread after her neat, tidy world was completely undone when her husband decided that their marriage was over. In the aftermath of the breakup, she and her two daughters move in with her eighty-year-old grandfather. Tallulah starts a new job at the Forget-Me-Not Library, where old, treasured memories can be found within the books—and where Lu must learn to adapt to the many changes thrown her way.
When a road detour leads Juliet to Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, and straight into Tallulah’s life, the two women soon discover there’s magic in between the pages of where you’ve been and where you still need to go. And that happiness, even when lost, can always be found again.
Juliet Nightingale is lucky to be alive. Months after a freak accident involving lightning, she’s fully recovered but is left feeling that something is missing from her life. Something big. Impulsively, she decides to take a solo summer road trip, hoping that the journey will lead her down a path that will help her discover exactly what it is that she’s searching for.
Newly single mom Tallulah Byrd Mayfield is hanging by a thread after her neat, tidy world was completely undone when her husband decided that their marriage was over. In the aftermath of the breakup, she and her two daughters move in with her eighty-year-old grandfather. Tallulah starts a new job at the Forget-Me-Not Library, where old, treasured memories can be found within the books—and where Lu must learn to adapt to the many changes thrown her way.
When a road detour leads Juliet to Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, and straight into Tallulah’s life, the two women soon discover there’s magic in between the pages of where you’ve been and where you still need to go. And that happiness, even when lost, can always be found again.
500 pages, Library Binding
First published November 4, 2025
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Heather Webber
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October 6, 2025
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4.5 Stars
Juliet Nightingale isn't feeling herself after a lightning strike. She's recovered but feels something is missing from her life. She decides to take a last-minute road trip and ends up in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama. That's where she meets Tallulah, a newly divorced single mom trying to get on with her life. She works at the town library, where books are magic; they keep lost memories. As Juliet and Tallulah's lives connect, they learn that healing takes courage, and if you open your heart, help can come in the most unexpected ways.
This book came to me at the best possible time. I have read a few duds and a couple of mediocre books recently, but this one has renewed my faith in fiction. This book was enchanting, and I loved how the characters showed such emotional vulnerability and strength in equal measure. This book is a celebration of women helping women, love, memory, and how stories can connect us across generations. The characters have excellent backstories, and I resonated with them. They were so relatable, and so were their struggles. The storytelling is charming, and the library itself is a character; it became a place I would love to visit. It was where the past and present weave together in such meaningful ways. I won't soon forget the lessons learned from this book, like why it is important to let go and discover yourself. As sad as some of the story was, it was ultimately very uplifting. This heartwarming story was like a hug in book form. It showed the importance of female friendship, second chances, and believing in magic. From the second I got to the charming town of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, I was enamoured by the endearing characters who captured my heart.
If you enjoy books about women at a crossroads in their lives who find solace and strength through their friendship, this is the book for you. Webber's writing is lovely, and she paints a vivid picture of a small-town community and a magical library. It's a reminder that it's never too late to find hope or a way back to happiness. It left me with a smile on my face and an appreciation for the simple things in life, even if some of them are magical. It was a very uplifting and emotional story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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4.5 Stars
Juliet Nightingale isn't feeling herself after a lightning strike. She's recovered but feels something is missing from her life. She decides to take a last-minute road trip and ends up in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama. That's where she meets Tallulah, a newly divorced single mom trying to get on with her life. She works at the town library, where books are magic; they keep lost memories. As Juliet and Tallulah's lives connect, they learn that healing takes courage, and if you open your heart, help can come in the most unexpected ways.
This book came to me at the best possible time. I have read a few duds and a couple of mediocre books recently, but this one has renewed my faith in fiction. This book was enchanting, and I loved how the characters showed such emotional vulnerability and strength in equal measure. This book is a celebration of women helping women, love, memory, and how stories can connect us across generations. The characters have excellent backstories, and I resonated with them. They were so relatable, and so were their struggles. The storytelling is charming, and the library itself is a character; it became a place I would love to visit. It was where the past and present weave together in such meaningful ways. I won't soon forget the lessons learned from this book, like why it is important to let go and discover yourself. As sad as some of the story was, it was ultimately very uplifting. This heartwarming story was like a hug in book form. It showed the importance of female friendship, second chances, and believing in magic. From the second I got to the charming town of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, I was enamoured by the endearing characters who captured my heart.
If you enjoy books about women at a crossroads in their lives who find solace and strength through their friendship, this is the book for you. Webber's writing is lovely, and she paints a vivid picture of a small-town community and a magical library. It's a reminder that it's never too late to find hope or a way back to happiness. It left me with a smile on my face and an appreciation for the simple things in life, even if some of them are magical. It was a very uplifting and emotional story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
November 23, 2025
While on a solo summer road trip, a detour leads Juliet Nightingale to a small Alabama town, where she meets Tallulah Byrd Mayfield, a newly divorced mother of two young daughters. Both women miss someone they lost and search for something more in their lives...
The Forget-Me-Not Library is a delightful story with characters that warm your heart and soul. I’ve never been to Alabama, but reading this story feels like a visit there. The featured pets are adorable, especially Deckle, the library cat🐈⬛pictured on the book cover, who has a significant role in this story. I love how this story highlights the connection between memories and storytelling, and weaves magical moments throughout.
An immersive read with the advanced reading and listening copies, the audio is narrated by Hallie Ricardo and Stephanie Willis, who give this Southern Fiction story an authentic regional feel and a great listening experience.
The Forget-Me-Not Library is not the first book I've read by this author. I also read and enjoyed At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities several years ago. Both books have similar themes of the power of friendship, healing from grief and trauma, and accepting change. I will continue reaching for Webber's backlist of uplifting books with touches of magic!
4⭐
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and Heather Webber for the gifted DRC and ALC through NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
The Forget-Me-Not Library is a delightful story with characters that warm your heart and soul. I’ve never been to Alabama, but reading this story feels like a visit there. The featured pets are adorable, especially Deckle, the library cat🐈⬛pictured on the book cover, who has a significant role in this story. I love how this story highlights the connection between memories and storytelling, and weaves magical moments throughout.
An immersive read with the advanced reading and listening copies, the audio is narrated by Hallie Ricardo and Stephanie Willis, who give this Southern Fiction story an authentic regional feel and a great listening experience.
The Forget-Me-Not Library is not the first book I've read by this author. I also read and enjoyed At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities several years ago. Both books have similar themes of the power of friendship, healing from grief and trauma, and accepting change. I will continue reaching for Webber's backlist of uplifting books with touches of magic!
4⭐
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and Heather Webber for the gifted DRC and ALC through NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
February 4, 2026
In a Nutshell: A contemporary Southern fiction focussed on two women looking for healing. Loveable characters (who are a bit too perfect to be believable!), a dash of magical realism, character-focussed writing, excellent use of the found family trope, heartwarming ending. The pacing is a bit slow and the plot somewhat sappy, but it should work well for those who enjoy Hallmark-style stories. Recommended.
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Plot Preview:
This is the kind of book where I know I mostly liked it but didn’t understand where to begin my review. For inspiration, I referred to the review I wrote in 2023 for another book by this author: ‘At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities’. I could literally copy-paste that review for this novel, because almost the entire feedback is the same; only the proper nouns have changed.
(I’ve not copy-pasted it; don’t worry. Every book deserves its own review.)
Bookish Yays:
🐈 The two leads whose first-person POVs bring us the story. Both Juliet and Tallulah are facing a kind of heartbreak, and both of them are looking for healing. I love how they slowly step out of the shadow of their hurt. Tallulah had a slight edge over Juliet for me, not just because she was the mother to two of the most adorable fictional child characters but also because she prefers the 1995 BBC version of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ over the 2005 adaptation. Gotta love a character with good taste, I tell ya!
🐈 The other characters, comprising a nice variety of men and women. The age range is also vast, going from seven months to eighty-something. All except one were too good to be true, which rankles at times but it is typical of this genre and hence can’t be held against it. There’s also some token inclusivity, which isn’t extensive but still better than the usual Southern books featuring all straight white characters.
🐈 The two children. Tallulah’s elder daughter, eight-year-old Katy, was really adorable. As much as I loved her, I appreciated even more how the author used seven-month-old Mary Joy in the plot. She wasn’t just a token baby character; Tallulah had to work her schedule around her little one’s schedule, which is so realistic for new moms.
🐈 A special Yay to the two non-human darlings: Deckle the library cat and Daisy the puppy. Because animals deserve separate Yays.
🐈 The found-family vibes – going much beyond the token group-that-comes-together-stays-together cliché.
🐈 The plot – simple yet engaging. This isn't an action-packed genre anyway, but the multiple tracks involving several characters keep things moving steadily.
🐈 The small-town setting of Forget-Me-Not, with a special shout-out to the library – perfectly cozy.
🐈 The varied themes woven through the character arcs, with all the difficult emotional topics such as grief and heartbreak handled sensitively.
🐈 The Southern-fiction charm, showing the best of the Southern American ethos, from the hospitality to the amiability to the friendly interference.
🐈 The ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ at the start of every chapter – a collection of quotes attributed to various residents of Forget-Me-Not. These, and many other one-liners in the story, offer some nice life lessons.
Bookish Okays:
🚗 The Hallmark-level of sappy. Fits the genre, but can cause diabetes.
🚗 The magical realism. Loved what is there, but it was so minimal. I’d have loved for the magical bits to be more prominent.
🚗 The pacing is on the slower side, but as the story is character-oriented, this is to be expected.
🚗 The romance(s). While this doesn’t overpower the main story, it also feels unnecessary in one case. I don’t see why a redemptive arc for a female character necessarily involves her finding love yet again. Plus, the initiation of both the main love tracks were heavily attraction-based, even though one character declares that she is a ‘sucker for intelligence.” That said, the romance is slowburn, which works better for me.
Overall, this book performs exceedingly well if you keep its genre in mind. Southern contemporary fiction is full of positivity and charm. While the magical realism is minimal, what is there is also quite good. I wish the characters had been more realistically layered instead of being picture-perfect – that would have helped tone down the saccharine sweetness to a more palatable level.
Definitely recommended to those looking for heartwarming stories filled with warmth and friendliness and heart.
4 stars.
My thanks to St. Martin's Press for providing the DRC of “The Forget-Me-Not Library” via NetGalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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I follow the Goodreads rating policy:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Lifelong favourite!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I loved the book.
⭐⭐⭐ - I liked the book.
⭐⭐ - I found the book average.
⭐ - I hated the book.
The decimals indicate the degree of the in-between feelings.
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Plot Preview:
After a freak lightning accident results in the death of a beloved family member, Juliet Nightingale decides to take a solo trip to heal as well as to find herself again. Her car abruptly breaks down in an obscure town called Forget-Me-Not in Alabama, where the residents go out of their way to help her, even as they behave a bit oddly once they hear about her car.
After a bitter divorce, Tallulah Byrd Mayfield moved to her grandfather’s house in Forget-Me-Not with her two little daughters, hoping to get her life back on track and working at the local library. She isn't too happy when her grandfather offers the stranger with the broken-down car a room in their attic, but knows that there is no other choice. It’s the Forget-Me-Not policy.
The story comes to us in the alternating first-person perspectives of Juliet and Tallulah.
This is the kind of book where I know I mostly liked it but didn’t understand where to begin my review. For inspiration, I referred to the review I wrote in 2023 for another book by this author: ‘At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities’. I could literally copy-paste that review for this novel, because almost the entire feedback is the same; only the proper nouns have changed.
(I’ve not copy-pasted it; don’t worry. Every book deserves its own review.)
Bookish Yays:
🐈 The two leads whose first-person POVs bring us the story. Both Juliet and Tallulah are facing a kind of heartbreak, and both of them are looking for healing. I love how they slowly step out of the shadow of their hurt. Tallulah had a slight edge over Juliet for me, not just because she was the mother to two of the most adorable fictional child characters but also because she prefers the 1995 BBC version of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ over the 2005 adaptation. Gotta love a character with good taste, I tell ya!
🐈 The other characters, comprising a nice variety of men and women. The age range is also vast, going from seven months to eighty-something. All except one were too good to be true, which rankles at times but it is typical of this genre and hence can’t be held against it. There’s also some token inclusivity, which isn’t extensive but still better than the usual Southern books featuring all straight white characters.
🐈 The two children. Tallulah’s elder daughter, eight-year-old Katy, was really adorable. As much as I loved her, I appreciated even more how the author used seven-month-old Mary Joy in the plot. She wasn’t just a token baby character; Tallulah had to work her schedule around her little one’s schedule, which is so realistic for new moms.
🐈 A special Yay to the two non-human darlings: Deckle the library cat and Daisy the puppy. Because animals deserve separate Yays.
🐈 The found-family vibes – going much beyond the token group-that-comes-together-stays-together cliché.
🐈 The plot – simple yet engaging. This isn't an action-packed genre anyway, but the multiple tracks involving several characters keep things moving steadily.
🐈 The small-town setting of Forget-Me-Not, with a special shout-out to the library – perfectly cozy.
🐈 The varied themes woven through the character arcs, with all the difficult emotional topics such as grief and heartbreak handled sensitively.
🐈 The Southern-fiction charm, showing the best of the Southern American ethos, from the hospitality to the amiability to the friendly interference.
🐈 The ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ at the start of every chapter – a collection of quotes attributed to various residents of Forget-Me-Not. These, and many other one-liners in the story, offer some nice life lessons.
Bookish Okays:
🚗 The Hallmark-level of sappy. Fits the genre, but can cause diabetes.
🚗 The magical realism. Loved what is there, but it was so minimal. I’d have loved for the magical bits to be more prominent.
🚗 The pacing is on the slower side, but as the story is character-oriented, this is to be expected.
🚗 The romance(s). While this doesn’t overpower the main story, it also feels unnecessary in one case. I don’t see why a redemptive arc for a female character necessarily involves her finding love yet again. Plus, the initiation of both the main love tracks were heavily attraction-based, even though one character declares that she is a ‘sucker for intelligence.” That said, the romance is slowburn, which works better for me.
Overall, this book performs exceedingly well if you keep its genre in mind. Southern contemporary fiction is full of positivity and charm. While the magical realism is minimal, what is there is also quite good. I wish the characters had been more realistically layered instead of being picture-perfect – that would have helped tone down the saccharine sweetness to a more palatable level.
Definitely recommended to those looking for heartwarming stories filled with warmth and friendliness and heart.
4 stars.
My thanks to St. Martin's Press for providing the DRC of “The Forget-Me-Not Library” via NetGalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I follow the Goodreads rating policy:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Lifelong favourite!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I loved the book.
⭐⭐⭐ - I liked the book.
⭐⭐ - I found the book average.
⭐ - I hated the book.
The decimals indicate the degree of the in-between feelings.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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November 17, 2025
Imagine curling up with a warm mug of tea while a magical little town wraps you in a hug. 🍵✨ I loved the cozy vibes, the quirky characters, and of course the book-recommending cat who totally stole my heart. 🐱📚💙
There’s a fun mix of whimsy and emotion here... sweet friendships, a dash of fate, and some deeper themes that sneak up on you in the best way. Even when things get heavy, the story balances it with charm, heart, and a sprinkle of magic. 🌈💛
It’s warm, it’s delightful, and it left me smiling. A perfect comfort read when you want something cozy, magical, and full of feel-good charm. 🏡💫📖
There’s a fun mix of whimsy and emotion here... sweet friendships, a dash of fate, and some deeper themes that sneak up on you in the best way. Even when things get heavy, the story balances it with charm, heart, and a sprinkle of magic. 🌈💛
It’s warm, it’s delightful, and it left me smiling. A perfect comfort read when you want something cozy, magical, and full of feel-good charm. 🏡💫📖
December 31, 2025
Rest assured, if you're meant to visit the small town of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, you absolutely will...whether it's your intention or not.
Detours? Car troubles?
Not only will you be guided to this quaint southern enclave, but you'll effectively be stranded until you've healed whatever needs healing.
Such is the case for Juliet Nightingale, on an extended roadtrip from Michigan.
Since being struck by lightening at the same time as her grandfather — she survived, while her grandfather did not — she's been plagued with a crippling dose of survior's guilt.
Once her vehicle conks out on her, billowing blue smoke from under its hood, she's stuck in Forget-Me-Not.
I want to visit this remarkable community, steeped in magic, where even Deckle, the library cat, has the power to heal through her book suggestions: she'll gently nudge a book off the shelf toward a patron and gift them with a long-forgotten memory.
The Forget-Me-Not Library from bestselling author Heather Webber is an absolute delight, full of Southern charm and a dash of magic, too.
Pearls of Wisdom from townsfolk open each chapter. A favorite of mine:
“When life gives you lemons, add sugar.” ~Vera Ingleby
“Heavens no. When life hands you lemons, add tequila.” ~Renny Russo
Katy, a precocious seven-year-old is the book’s heartbeat (and stole my heart!).
This sweet read is a lovely story about gathering the courage to grow beyond our comfort zones and taking chances in life.
May 14, 2025
♥ My Overall Thoughts ♥
The Forget-Me-Not Library is a novel that I will never forget! It is such a heartwarming, uplifting and wonderful read. This came with an incredible storyline, lovable characters, great quotes and a beautiful friendship. I found the two main female characters to be quirky, sweet and understanding. It was a relaxing read that was filled with magical elements. This story made me feel happy, cry a lot and even made me laugh! I found this story to be extremely thought provoking. This is a medium paced read that has strong character development!
It comes with dual points of views, animals, and even a splash of romance! The story flows well, is well structured and is engaging. It is an easy to read book that is both plot and character driven. It expresses the flaws of the characters as the main focus. It is about second chances, healing, having human connections and finding your own purpose and meaning in life! I loved the small town vibes! This book will leave you feeling joyful and inspired!
♥ Synopsis & Rating ♥
This novel is about two women who come together in a magical realism way. Tallulah Byrd Mayfield is a newly singled Mom and Juliet Nightingale recently had a freak accident. They come together when a road detour leads Juliet to the Forget-Me-Not Library in Alabama, where Tallulah works. They form a tight bond and end up finding purpose in each other. Overall, I give this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars rating!
♥ Who I think would enjoy this book & Content Warnings ♥
I think anyone that is looking to read something that is uplifting that includes second chances in life, would love to read this magical one of a kind book! Content warnings include grief and past trauma.
♥ Thank You ♥
Thank you to NetGalley, author Heather Webber and St. Martin's Press for this digital advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
♥ Publication Date ♥
This book is expected to be published on November 4, 2025!
♥ Quick Review ♥
╰┈➤ Fantasy / Women's Fiction
╰┈➤ Dual POV’s
╰┈➤ Lovable Characters
╰┈➤ 2nd Chances & Healing
╰┈➤ Small Town Vibes
╰┈➤ Heartwarming
╰┈➤ Finding Meaning in Life
╰┈➤ Comes with Great Quotes
》* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ * 。° 。 • ˚《
❥ ୨⎯ Connie ⎯୧ ❥
ツ౨ৎ
The Forget-Me-Not Library is a novel that I will never forget! It is such a heartwarming, uplifting and wonderful read. This came with an incredible storyline, lovable characters, great quotes and a beautiful friendship. I found the two main female characters to be quirky, sweet and understanding. It was a relaxing read that was filled with magical elements. This story made me feel happy, cry a lot and even made me laugh! I found this story to be extremely thought provoking. This is a medium paced read that has strong character development!
It comes with dual points of views, animals, and even a splash of romance! The story flows well, is well structured and is engaging. It is an easy to read book that is both plot and character driven. It expresses the flaws of the characters as the main focus. It is about second chances, healing, having human connections and finding your own purpose and meaning in life! I loved the small town vibes! This book will leave you feeling joyful and inspired!
♥ Synopsis & Rating ♥
This novel is about two women who come together in a magical realism way. Tallulah Byrd Mayfield is a newly singled Mom and Juliet Nightingale recently had a freak accident. They come together when a road detour leads Juliet to the Forget-Me-Not Library in Alabama, where Tallulah works. They form a tight bond and end up finding purpose in each other. Overall, I give this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars rating!
♥ Who I think would enjoy this book & Content Warnings ♥
I think anyone that is looking to read something that is uplifting that includes second chances in life, would love to read this magical one of a kind book! Content warnings include grief and past trauma.
♥ Thank You ♥
Thank you to NetGalley, author Heather Webber and St. Martin's Press for this digital advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
♥ Publication Date ♥
This book is expected to be published on November 4, 2025!
♥ Quick Review ♥
╰┈➤ Fantasy / Women's Fiction
╰┈➤ Dual POV’s
╰┈➤ Lovable Characters
╰┈➤ 2nd Chances & Healing
╰┈➤ Small Town Vibes
╰┈➤ Heartwarming
╰┈➤ Finding Meaning in Life
╰┈➤ Comes with Great Quotes
》* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ * 。° 。 • ˚《
❥ ୨⎯ Connie ⎯୧ ❥
ツ౨ৎ
November 5, 2025
Huge thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for a chance to review this ARC!!💗
« … but sometimes what you’re supposed to do isn’t what you should do. Some days, it’s more important to take care of yourself. Your heart. Your mind. You understand? »
Imagine you’re driving somewhere, and a detour brings you to a little village… just in time for your car to break down. There, you meet people who tell you it wasn’t a coincidence for you to be stuck in this town - you’ve got some healing to do.
« If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no. »
This book was such a feel good, hopeful read. Every character is just so charming and the setting is enchanting. Deckle the cat was the best.
The pacing was great, the storyline progressed perfectly. I couldn’t get enough! The romance was sweet and slow burn. It progressed from friends to lovers and was cute and realistic. I was rooting for every one of the romances!
I was 25% in once I realized I needed to read this book. It was just… so relatable. The healing parts - especially the fact that it’s not linear and it’s messy - were something I needed to be reminded of.
« The little things aren’t always little. Pay attention to what makes your heart sing. »
There’s multiple types of griefs depicted in this novel (death of a loved one, divorce, missed opportunity, long term plan not working out, failed expectations in regard to other people, etc.), all woven in by some absolutely heartwarming, well done magical realism. I couldn’t recommend this enough.
« Life’s too short to fake your way through it. »
« … but sometimes what you’re supposed to do isn’t what you should do. Some days, it’s more important to take care of yourself. Your heart. Your mind. You understand? »
Imagine you’re driving somewhere, and a detour brings you to a little village… just in time for your car to break down. There, you meet people who tell you it wasn’t a coincidence for you to be stuck in this town - you’ve got some healing to do.
« If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no. »
This book was such a feel good, hopeful read. Every character is just so charming and the setting is enchanting. Deckle the cat was the best.
The pacing was great, the storyline progressed perfectly. I couldn’t get enough! The romance was sweet and slow burn. It progressed from friends to lovers and was cute and realistic. I was rooting for every one of the romances!
I was 25% in once I realized I needed to read this book. It was just… so relatable. The healing parts - especially the fact that it’s not linear and it’s messy - were something I needed to be reminded of.
« The little things aren’t always little. Pay attention to what makes your heart sing. »
There’s multiple types of griefs depicted in this novel (death of a loved one, divorce, missed opportunity, long term plan not working out, failed expectations in regard to other people, etc.), all woven in by some absolutely heartwarming, well done magical realism. I couldn’t recommend this enough.
« Life’s too short to fake your way through it. »
November 10, 2025
This was such a sweet story with a bit of magical realism. I enjoyed getting to know our characters and following them as they worked through what they needed to.
We have two main characters in this one. The first is Juliet Nightingale. She was taking a road trip after a recent tragedy when she somehow ended up in the town of Forget-Me-Not in a broken down car.
Our other main character is Tallulah Byrd Mayfield. She has two young children and has recently gone through a divorce. She moved back to Forget-Me-Not and is working at the local library.
We have a fun and lovable group of side character in the story, including a library cat that knocks books off of shelves in order to help people unlock memories.
This is a relatively light and easy read. It is a clean love story and a found family story with characters that need to find their paths and become unstuck. There is growth and family in a small town and all that comes with it. Reading this just generally makes you feel good.
I had both the ebook and audiobook narrated by Hallie Ricardo & Stephanie Willis. They both did a wonderful job and the audio was pleasant to listen to.
4.5★
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for providing me with complimentary electronic copies of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
We have two main characters in this one. The first is Juliet Nightingale. She was taking a road trip after a recent tragedy when she somehow ended up in the town of Forget-Me-Not in a broken down car.
Our other main character is Tallulah Byrd Mayfield. She has two young children and has recently gone through a divorce. She moved back to Forget-Me-Not and is working at the local library.
We have a fun and lovable group of side character in the story, including a library cat that knocks books off of shelves in order to help people unlock memories.
This is a relatively light and easy read. It is a clean love story and a found family story with characters that need to find their paths and become unstuck. There is growth and family in a small town and all that comes with it. Reading this just generally makes you feel good.
I had both the ebook and audiobook narrated by Hallie Ricardo & Stephanie Willis. They both did a wonderful job and the audio was pleasant to listen to.
4.5★
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for providing me with complimentary electronic copies of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
April 6, 2025
Sometimes the magic isn't in the destination, but in the detour.
As Tallulah Byrd Mayfield and Juliet Nightingale discover, there’s magic to be found at the crossroads of where we’ve been and where we still need to go.
Where is this crossroads?
Forget-Me-Not, Alabama.
It’s a soft landing for those like these two women who’ve lost their way.
Juliet arrives here as a result of re-evaluating her life after an accident and Tallulah finds her way here after a divorce. Both women give readers hope and encouragement to keep journeying and take our eyes off the roadbumps.
I love (1) that what begins as a means to an end, becomes a life changer and that (2) sometimes the best narrative choices are those that have given way to compilations. The Forget-Me-Not Library plays a big role in Tallulah’s transformative journey and when her path crosses with Juliet’s, there’s an understanding, trust, and acceptance in allowing each other to work towards health and healing by rewriting pages in each person’s story.
Katy June is a sweetheart and Webber writes great magical realism! You’ll be glad you stopped in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama.
I was gifted this copy by St. Martin's Press and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
As Tallulah Byrd Mayfield and Juliet Nightingale discover, there’s magic to be found at the crossroads of where we’ve been and where we still need to go.
Where is this crossroads?
Forget-Me-Not, Alabama.
It’s a soft landing for those like these two women who’ve lost their way.
Juliet arrives here as a result of re-evaluating her life after an accident and Tallulah finds her way here after a divorce. Both women give readers hope and encouragement to keep journeying and take our eyes off the roadbumps.
I love (1) that what begins as a means to an end, becomes a life changer and that (2) sometimes the best narrative choices are those that have given way to compilations. The Forget-Me-Not Library plays a big role in Tallulah’s transformative journey and when her path crosses with Juliet’s, there’s an understanding, trust, and acceptance in allowing each other to work towards health and healing by rewriting pages in each person’s story.
Katy June is a sweetheart and Webber writes great magical realism! You’ll be glad you stopped in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama.
I was gifted this copy by St. Martin's Press and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
January 18, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I absolutely loved this entertaining story and getting to know the characters especially Juliet the main character. Anything to do with libraries and books is always a win for me.
I absolutely loved this entertaining story and getting to know the characters especially Juliet the main character. Anything to do with libraries and books is always a win for me.
December 28, 2025
(4.25 stars)
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the review copies of The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
***
The Forget-Me-Not Library is a sweet story of found family, connections, and more, with a strong dose of magical realism. There are two female main characters, Juliet and Tallulah, and an assortment of wonderful people who live in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama. Juliet is on a solo road trip after mostly recovering from the effects of a lightning strike, which killed her beloved grandfather. She’s still struggling with memory issues. When he car breaks down outside the town of Forget-Me-Not, she winds up staying there for quite a while and finding love. Tallulah is a young, divorced mom, who has returned to the town, where her grandfather still lives. She works at the library and longs for stability after having spent most of her young life traveling with her travel-writer parents. There’s also a cute puppy and a library cat who seems to have some special powers - she knocks books off the shelf that will provoke a memory for the person picking them up. Plus Tallulah’s two little girls are adorable, especially 7-year-old Katy.
In addition to the found family theme, there are two (hmmm, maybe three?) clean love stories that get wrapped up nicely.
Each chapter starts with a saying from one of the townspeople, and those were a lot of fun. Here’s one: “Always remember that friends are the family chosen by your heart.”
The audiobook has two narrators for the two main characters, Hallie Ricardo and Stephanie Willis, and they both did a great job. It was easy to realize which character was speaking.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the review copies of The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
***
The Forget-Me-Not Library is a sweet story of found family, connections, and more, with a strong dose of magical realism. There are two female main characters, Juliet and Tallulah, and an assortment of wonderful people who live in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama. Juliet is on a solo road trip after mostly recovering from the effects of a lightning strike, which killed her beloved grandfather. She’s still struggling with memory issues. When he car breaks down outside the town of Forget-Me-Not, she winds up staying there for quite a while and finding love. Tallulah is a young, divorced mom, who has returned to the town, where her grandfather still lives. She works at the library and longs for stability after having spent most of her young life traveling with her travel-writer parents. There’s also a cute puppy and a library cat who seems to have some special powers - she knocks books off the shelf that will provoke a memory for the person picking them up. Plus Tallulah’s two little girls are adorable, especially 7-year-old Katy.
In addition to the found family theme, there are two (hmmm, maybe three?) clean love stories that get wrapped up nicely.
Each chapter starts with a saying from one of the townspeople, and those were a lot of fun. Here’s one: “Always remember that friends are the family chosen by your heart.”
The audiobook has two narrators for the two main characters, Hallie Ricardo and Stephanie Willis, and they both did a great job. It was easy to realize which character was speaking.
July 2, 2025
The Forget-Me-Not-Library is a book for your soul. This novel was enchanting and moving. Told from two different points of view, the reader comes to know Juliet and Tallulah. Both of whom are dealing with personal pain.
Juliet has recently lost a loved one as well as her memory. She takes a road trip but breaks down in Forget me Not, Alabama. While there she discovers that the town is more than what meets the eye. There is something there that wants to help her heal. Tallulah is recently divorced and living with her father while she raises two little girls. She is learning how to deal with her new situation as well as wanting more out of life including love. Their individual journeys reveal universal truths about loss, healing, and the courage it takes to embrace change.
The writing is simply beautiful – evocative, heartfelt, and infused with a warmth that makes you want to linger in its pages. The pacing is perfect, allowing you to savor each moment of discovery and emotional growth. I can't tell you how much I want to visit The Forget Me Not Library. I want to see Deckle, sniff a book, and get a new memory. I want to stay in the attic room and read a book under Bill's branches. This book is a gentle hug for the soul. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read more by this author!
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.
Juliet has recently lost a loved one as well as her memory. She takes a road trip but breaks down in Forget me Not, Alabama. While there she discovers that the town is more than what meets the eye. There is something there that wants to help her heal. Tallulah is recently divorced and living with her father while she raises two little girls. She is learning how to deal with her new situation as well as wanting more out of life including love. Their individual journeys reveal universal truths about loss, healing, and the courage it takes to embrace change.
The writing is simply beautiful – evocative, heartfelt, and infused with a warmth that makes you want to linger in its pages. The pacing is perfect, allowing you to savor each moment of discovery and emotional growth. I can't tell you how much I want to visit The Forget Me Not Library. I want to see Deckle, sniff a book, and get a new memory. I want to stay in the attic room and read a book under Bill's branches. This book is a gentle hug for the soul. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read more by this author!
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.
December 29, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own.
A cozy contemporary featuring a small town that allows two women a second chance at life and love. The two protagonists, Tallulah and Juliet, both share the narrating powers, and I liked both their characters immensely. Also, who can resist a small town where the library has a resident cat that helps patrons select their next read?
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Publication Date 04/11/25
Goodreads Review 28/12/25
A cozy contemporary featuring a small town that allows two women a second chance at life and love. The two protagonists, Tallulah and Juliet, both share the narrating powers, and I liked both their characters immensely. Also, who can resist a small town where the library has a resident cat that helps patrons select their next read?
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Publication Date 04/11/25
Goodreads Review 28/12/25
December 9, 2025
Juliet is on a roadtrip when she sees a detour and follows it into Forget-Me-Not, Alabama. Her car suddenly stops in front of a house and spews blue smoke. It’s the home of Tallulah her two young daughters and her grandfather. The town is special, and it draws troubled people to it, and to the people who can help. Juliet was involved in a terrible lightning accident that killed her grandfather and changed Juliet’s life. Tallulah is recently divorced, and has returned to her hometown to start over. Although wary at first, the two women become friends.
While Juliet is waiting for her car repair, she gets to know the town and its people, who lovingly accept and support her. Tallulah works at the town library, where a woman from her past and a special cat work to help her find her way forward.
Is there romance? Yes. But the core of the book is about friendship and working through tough emotions to find your own path forward… not the path your family wished for you or that your younger self wished for, but what will help bring future happiness.
It’s a sweet, well-written book with characters that are relatable to. A book about finding happiness 💖.
While Juliet is waiting for her car repair, she gets to know the town and its people, who lovingly accept and support her. Tallulah works at the town library, where a woman from her past and a special cat work to help her find her way forward.
Is there romance? Yes. But the core of the book is about friendship and working through tough emotions to find your own path forward… not the path your family wished for you or that your younger self wished for, but what will help bring future happiness.
It’s a sweet, well-written book with characters that are relatable to. A book about finding happiness 💖.
October 28, 2025
If you are looking for an entirely wholesome light-magical realism heartwarming small town, look no further than Forget-me-not, Alabama. This is one of the most wholesome books I have ever read. Even the inner dialogue is quaint and truly big hearted. There are two POV- assistant librarian and single mom Tallulah, who lives in Forget-me-not with her grandfather. She was divorced 18 months ago. The other POV is Juliet Nightingale. She is a school nurse on a road trip after losing her memories in a lightning accident. Juliet’s car breaks down and starts smoking blue smoke. Their lives are entwined as they get ready for the climax at the town “Flour festival” which highlights baked goods.
Many thanks to Macmillan as a part of the early listeners program. The audiobook narration was fantastic- the Alabama accent was authentic and pleasant while engaging. The pacing is deliberate and intentional- for me I found the speed I was able to follow best was 2.0. It was easy to follow Tallulah vs Juliet’s chapters.
Katie was a great child, I loved her personality. There are no major villains in the story, the conflict comes from the characters accepting their destiny. Who doesn’t love a book about libraries and books? Another plus for me was an anecdotal story about a queer character.
It’s a good story and one you wouldn’t be embarrassed to listen in front of your kids.
Thank you Macmillan for the ALC ! #macaudio2025
Many thanks to Macmillan as a part of the early listeners program. The audiobook narration was fantastic- the Alabama accent was authentic and pleasant while engaging. The pacing is deliberate and intentional- for me I found the speed I was able to follow best was 2.0. It was easy to follow Tallulah vs Juliet’s chapters.
Katie was a great child, I loved her personality. There are no major villains in the story, the conflict comes from the characters accepting their destiny. Who doesn’t love a book about libraries and books? Another plus for me was an anecdotal story about a queer character.
It’s a good story and one you wouldn’t be embarrassed to listen in front of your kids.
Thank you Macmillan for the ALC ! #macaudio2025
November 6, 2025
A broken down car turned out to be a good thing for Juliet.
She made a wrong turn but it turned out to be the right turn for many reasons.
Juliet was on a trip alone to try to find herself and to heal when her wrong turn took her to the sweetest town with the sweetest people.
They somehow knew Juliet needed healing from some grief, and they could help, but they couldn't help until she told them what she needed.
We follow Juliet as she learns she made the right turn.
Forget Me Not, Alabama, is a town that I would love to live in.
A sweet, heartfelt read that is uplifting and has GREAT characters and a GREAT storyline.
And that GORGEOUS cover. 5/5
Thank you to the publisher for a copy of the book. All opinions are my own.
She made a wrong turn but it turned out to be the right turn for many reasons.
Juliet was on a trip alone to try to find herself and to heal when her wrong turn took her to the sweetest town with the sweetest people.
They somehow knew Juliet needed healing from some grief, and they could help, but they couldn't help until she told them what she needed.
We follow Juliet as she learns she made the right turn.
Forget Me Not, Alabama, is a town that I would love to live in.
A sweet, heartfelt read that is uplifting and has GREAT characters and a GREAT storyline.
And that GORGEOUS cover. 5/5
Thank you to the publisher for a copy of the book. All opinions are my own.
July 29, 2025
I received a free copy of, The Forget-Me-Not Library, by Heather Webber, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Juliet Nightingale is lucky to be alive after being struck by lightening. Juliet decides to go on vacation by herself. Tallulah Bell is raising two kids by herself, after her husband left her. I wish this town was real, im sure a lot of people could be healed there. I could feel Juliet's emotions, and I felt for her. I really loved the characters, Tallulah, Juliet, Katy, Callum, and many more. This is a great read.
November 10, 2025
The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber
Contemporary small town romance. Chick lit. Magic realism.
After a freak lighting strike near Juliet Nightingale, she’s lost some memories, her grandfather and her direction. She decides to take a road trip hoping to find some purpose when her car breaks down just outside of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama. She’s told it will be a couple days to find parts and she’s invited to live with a local family. As the days go by, she visits the library and other town staples and begins to feel welcomed, comfortable and like she’s found home.
Tallulah Byrd Mayfield and her two daughters have moved in with her grandfather when her husband declared their marriage over. She’s working at the Forget-Me-Not library where she refuses all the books the cat throws in her way. She’s doesn’t want to remember. She just wants to gets through the day and back to her girls.
Juliet and Tallulah get to know each other and themselves and finding what’s important.
🎧 I alternated between an ebook and audiobook. The narration is performed by Hallie Ricardo and Stephanie Willis. Both performed with exceptional and subtle emotions that kept the story low-key and a bit mystical. The voices are similar but distinct although the higher the speed, the more difficult to tell them apart. Chapters are labeled between Juliet and Tallulah but it’s easy to miss as chapters change.
Sweet, emotional, heartfelt and lovely.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Macmillan Audio.
Contemporary small town romance. Chick lit. Magic realism.
After a freak lighting strike near Juliet Nightingale, she’s lost some memories, her grandfather and her direction. She decides to take a road trip hoping to find some purpose when her car breaks down just outside of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama. She’s told it will be a couple days to find parts and she’s invited to live with a local family. As the days go by, she visits the library and other town staples and begins to feel welcomed, comfortable and like she’s found home.
Tallulah Byrd Mayfield and her two daughters have moved in with her grandfather when her husband declared their marriage over. She’s working at the Forget-Me-Not library where she refuses all the books the cat throws in her way. She’s doesn’t want to remember. She just wants to gets through the day and back to her girls.
Juliet and Tallulah get to know each other and themselves and finding what’s important.
🎧 I alternated between an ebook and audiobook. The narration is performed by Hallie Ricardo and Stephanie Willis. Both performed with exceptional and subtle emotions that kept the story low-key and a bit mystical. The voices are similar but distinct although the higher the speed, the more difficult to tell them apart. Chapters are labeled between Juliet and Tallulah but it’s easy to miss as chapters change.
Sweet, emotional, heartfelt and lovely.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Macmillan Audio.
May 6, 2025
Author Heather Webber pens a whimsical, heartwarming tale you don’t want to miss. A story centered in heart. It definitely tugs at your emotions. I enjoyed it from beginning to end.
Juliet and Tallulah are wonderful, flawed characters. They meet in the small, charming town of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, which glows with Southern charm and appeal. Watch out for that colored smoke! 🥰
The library is magical with the resident cat, Deckle who can lead you to just the right book for you! The supporting characters are vividly portrayed and enjoyable. What a great town to live in! I highly recommend this novel.
I honestly reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. All opinions are my own.
Juliet and Tallulah are wonderful, flawed characters. They meet in the small, charming town of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, which glows with Southern charm and appeal. Watch out for that colored smoke! 🥰
The library is magical with the resident cat, Deckle who can lead you to just the right book for you! The supporting characters are vividly portrayed and enjoyable. What a great town to live in! I highly recommend this novel.
I honestly reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. All opinions are my own.
January 3, 2026
The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber is a sweet story about family, second chances, and the magic of books. It takes place in the fictional small town of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, where the characters live, work, and find connection through a charming magical library. When the main character returns home and takes over the library filled with forgotten stories, she begins uncovering secrets — and possibly a few new beginnings of her own. It’s warm, charming, and perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with a touch of whimsy and a lot of heart.
November 11, 2025
Loved everything about this book. Ultimate comfort and heartwarming story. Memorable characters. Already borrowed another book by this author from the library. Outstanding narration. Highly recommend.,
I was blessed with an ARC. Thank you NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.
I was blessed with an ARC. Thank you NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.
November 18, 2025
3.5 stars
As a long time Heather Webber fan, it hurts my heart to say it but I did not love, love this one. I usually adore her books. I didn't hate it but unfortunately it fell a little flatter for me than her books tend to. I love magical realism and usually hers have just the perfect amount. This one however, had too much going on. It was like we were getting bopped over the head with it on too many sides and it ended up feeling silly to me. Also I just thought it was terribly slow. Neither of the storylines was super compelling to me and I just wasn't very invested. There were a couple of parts there at the end that had my eyes welling up with tears and I do love a happy ending, which we are always guaranteed with her books. There were just a few things about this one that weren't my fave. It was heartwarming and tender but it definitely still falls at the bottom of the list for me when it comes to ranking her books. I wouldn't tell someone not to read it, but if you are going to pick only one Heather Webber book to read, it shouldn't be this one. I will never stop singing her praises though and just hope the next hits better for me.
As a long time Heather Webber fan, it hurts my heart to say it but I did not love, love this one. I usually adore her books. I didn't hate it but unfortunately it fell a little flatter for me than her books tend to. I love magical realism and usually hers have just the perfect amount. This one however, had too much going on. It was like we were getting bopped over the head with it on too many sides and it ended up feeling silly to me. Also I just thought it was terribly slow. Neither of the storylines was super compelling to me and I just wasn't very invested. There were a couple of parts there at the end that had my eyes welling up with tears and I do love a happy ending, which we are always guaranteed with her books. There were just a few things about this one that weren't my fave. It was heartwarming and tender but it definitely still falls at the bottom of the list for me when it comes to ranking her books. I wouldn't tell someone not to read it, but if you are going to pick only one Heather Webber book to read, it shouldn't be this one. I will never stop singing her praises though and just hope the next hits better for me.
September 30, 2025
Read to 32%.
Perfectly pleasant minimalist read, with a touch of magical realism. A bit like a cozy mystery.
Blatant diversity checklist bingo at 32% with “Uncle Renny” and a out-of-nowhere reference that he used to date a guy named Paul.
Moving on. 🪂
- Desiree Reads
September 30, 2025
Perfectly pleasant minimalist read, with a touch of magical realism. A bit like a cozy mystery.
Blatant diversity checklist bingo at 32% with “Uncle Renny” and a out-of-nowhere reference that he used to date a guy named Paul.
Moving on. 🪂
- Desiree Reads
September 30, 2025
June 15, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. It was such a comforting read, with found family, a small town that was everything you'd want in a small town, and romance. I loved the characters, the library, and Deckle the cat. It was heartwarming and magical, and I had a great time reading it.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
January 12, 2026
What a feel good book, even though it dealt with grief and loss. The Forget-Me-Not Library has a magical feel to it but not over the top magic. If you like, cats, puppies, babies, elderly sweet men and women that are ready to give you a hug or a kind word of wisdom…then this book is for you. Throw in a little bit of a love story and an adorable little town and you are set. I really enjoyed this book.
January 5, 2026
A borderline saccharine (there isn't a mean or curmudgeon bone in the whole little town, and everyone goes googoo over the baby), but cozy-feel-good novel about found family. This novel would be best shelved in the romance section of the library, rather than where ever they put the magical realism novels - despite the magical realism elements of a library cat that gifts library patrons with memories via scented books, or the cars that break down and conveniently colour code the problem when strangers in need arrive in town of Forget-Me-Not. The novel is narrated by Juliet (a school nurse who lost her memories and her grandfather in a freak lightning accident and is taking a solo road trip to figure out who she is) and Tallulah (single, divorced mom of a bay and a 7 year old, living with her grandfather, working in the Forget-Me-Not Library), who form a friendship while figuring out in what direction they want to take their lives. An entertaining, gentle book.
October 26, 2025
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: November 4, 2025
Heather Webber’s “The Forget-Me-Not Library” is a magical romance novel filled with books, love and a whole lot of Southern charm.
After a freak accident, Juliet Nightingale is alive but is nowhere near thriving. Suffering the loss of her childhood memories, Juliet decides to follow in her deceased grandfather’s footsteps and take a cross-country road trip, hoping to find answers. When she ends up stranded in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, she meets librarian and single mom Tallulah and her large group of friends and neighbours. Although the small town was supposed to be a pitstop on her journey, Juliet discovers far more than she bargained for, finding love, her memories and herself in an unexpected place.
“Library” is narrated by both Juliet and Talullah, whose storylines coalesce as their lives start to come together, and readers get to meet and understand both women on a deeply emotional level. Both heartbroken, the two women with seemingly nothing in common become fast friends, and I was instantly in awe of their connection. Both women are strong, resilient and likable, and their friendship was inspiring, making it easy to want only good things for both.
Forget-me-not is a small town full of magic, where cars that run perfectly suddenly break down, drawing dreamers and wanderers to the Alabama town. The townspeople are hilarious and charming and the community was one where you just knew that everyone would be welcome and loved for who they are (total Stars Hollow vibes).
Both women start up new romances, which change their lives in any number of ways, and “Library” was heartfelt and romantic as much as it was sweet and engaging. I love to read books about books, and “Library” has a *shocker* library, at its centre so there wasn’t even a question that I would give this one a shot. Add on the adorable library cat who also creates her own level of magic, and I was hooked.
Heather Webber is a new author to me but she is known for her cozy romances featuring charming Southern towns with a food-or-book focused theme (like her novel, “Midnight at the Blackbird Café”). I am not a regular romance reader so it always takes a little something extra to pull me in and Webber’s “Library” had that special touch that I needed.
“Library” is delightful, emotional, heartwarming and entertaining, with a smooth, free-flowing plot and relatable, honest characters. Webber paints an idyllic picture of small town, Southern life that had me ready to pack my bags!
Expected publication date: November 4, 2025
Heather Webber’s “The Forget-Me-Not Library” is a magical romance novel filled with books, love and a whole lot of Southern charm.
After a freak accident, Juliet Nightingale is alive but is nowhere near thriving. Suffering the loss of her childhood memories, Juliet decides to follow in her deceased grandfather’s footsteps and take a cross-country road trip, hoping to find answers. When she ends up stranded in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, she meets librarian and single mom Tallulah and her large group of friends and neighbours. Although the small town was supposed to be a pitstop on her journey, Juliet discovers far more than she bargained for, finding love, her memories and herself in an unexpected place.
“Library” is narrated by both Juliet and Talullah, whose storylines coalesce as their lives start to come together, and readers get to meet and understand both women on a deeply emotional level. Both heartbroken, the two women with seemingly nothing in common become fast friends, and I was instantly in awe of their connection. Both women are strong, resilient and likable, and their friendship was inspiring, making it easy to want only good things for both.
Forget-me-not is a small town full of magic, where cars that run perfectly suddenly break down, drawing dreamers and wanderers to the Alabama town. The townspeople are hilarious and charming and the community was one where you just knew that everyone would be welcome and loved for who they are (total Stars Hollow vibes).
Both women start up new romances, which change their lives in any number of ways, and “Library” was heartfelt and romantic as much as it was sweet and engaging. I love to read books about books, and “Library” has a *shocker* library, at its centre so there wasn’t even a question that I would give this one a shot. Add on the adorable library cat who also creates her own level of magic, and I was hooked.
Heather Webber is a new author to me but she is known for her cozy romances featuring charming Southern towns with a food-or-book focused theme (like her novel, “Midnight at the Blackbird Café”). I am not a regular romance reader so it always takes a little something extra to pull me in and Webber’s “Library” had that special touch that I needed.
“Library” is delightful, emotional, heartwarming and entertaining, with a smooth, free-flowing plot and relatable, honest characters. Webber paints an idyllic picture of small town, Southern life that had me ready to pack my bags!
October 27, 2025
4.25/5 stars
Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the gifted early ALC, and St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley, for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. #macaudio2025
The audio definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the story. I started reading it on my Kindle while on vacation and got sidetracked after I got home. I’m so glad I returned to it!
After a terrible incident where she is struck by lightning, and she suffers a great loss, Juliet Nightingale is looking for healing from the trauma she’s experienced. She heads out on a road trip. When her car breaks down in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, she meets Tallulah Byrd Mayfield. A newly single mom who needs to heal in her own ways.
Some Highlights |
•magical ✨
•library cat
•cozy, small town vibes
•taking risks
•light, sweet romance
•friendship
•family
•grief & healing
•pearls of wisdom
This book tugged at my heartstrings and I grew to love the characters. Who wouldn’t want to stop in this enchanting small town, especially at the library? I’d recommend this book!
Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the gifted early ALC, and St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley, for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. #macaudio2025
The audio definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the story. I started reading it on my Kindle while on vacation and got sidetracked after I got home. I’m so glad I returned to it!
After a terrible incident where she is struck by lightning, and she suffers a great loss, Juliet Nightingale is looking for healing from the trauma she’s experienced. She heads out on a road trip. When her car breaks down in Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, she meets Tallulah Byrd Mayfield. A newly single mom who needs to heal in her own ways.
Some Highlights |
•magical ✨
•library cat
•cozy, small town vibes
•taking risks
•light, sweet romance
•friendship
•family
•grief & healing
•pearls of wisdom
This book tugged at my heartstrings and I grew to love the characters. Who wouldn’t want to stop in this enchanting small town, especially at the library? I’d recommend this book!
October 30, 2025
Another fabulous book by this wonderful author!!!
#TheForgetMeNotLibrary by @HeatherWebber and narrated wonderfully by @HallieRicardo and @StephanieWillis.
Let me start by saying: coincidences??? So, the last book I read, The Mad Wife had Lulu MAYFAIR as a main character. This one has a Katie Junebird MAYFAIR and her Mom, Tallulah (LU) like…Lulu .... strange. 😮😮
Then we have Bitsy as another of the main characters in book # 1, AND, Bitsy appears in book #2 briefly as well!!! Very Strange Coincidences Indeed!!!
OK... on to the book!
Juliet is a RN who is taking a solo road trip to try to 'clear her head'. She recently had a terrible experience where she lost someone she loved, and blames herself. BUT, the crazy thing is that she has amnesia now. She lost all her previous memories... and is hoping that this trip might help her to recover some of them!
As she is driving, her truck breaks down and emits a cloud of smoke from the engine. As she walks to town and tells people there of her tale, they are not surprised!! As a matter of fact, they kind of PREDICT what happened!! Wait, what???? 😳😳
They are very kind and accommodating, and tell her to just settle in... she might be here for a while. She's not sure she understands. Can't they just fix it and she'll be on her way??
Turns out they are correct. They don't expect the parts to come in for a while...
So, one of the residents opens up his home to her... and, crazily enough, she fits right in!! As a matter of fact, she starts to make friends... AND, some of her memories appear to be coming back!
Then we have Tallulah (Lu) who has two young girls, and is recently divorced. She doesn't seem to trust anyone, especially not Juliet. But, her daughter Katie Junebird, tells Juliet to just give her time. She'll grow on her soon!! And sure enough, she is correct!
I'm going to stop right here, but let's just say that there are spirited cats and birds in this book, who seem to possess some very strange abilities... AND, this small town in Alabama is very comforting, accepting, loving and welcoming to all!! And may just possess some abilities to spark some flames of love too!!! 🩷
Add to that the old-timers who know so much history. The enchanted library with the forget-me-nots blooming all around. And the beautiful spirit of community that is felt throughout this one, as with so many others of her books as well!!
If you have not read this author before, please put her name on your TBR. She does wonders for my heart and my mind! @HeatherWebber
The Forget-Me-Not Library is NOT out just yet, but look 👀 for it next week!! Release date is 11/4/25!!
Once again, ALL THE STARS for me!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨✨✨✨✨
Thanks so much to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for an ALC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
You can find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Instagram: @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine
Thanks so much for reading! And if you ‘liked’ my review, please share with your friends, & click ‘LIKE’ below… And, let me know YOUR thoughts if you read it!! 📚⭐️
#TheForgetMeNotLibrary by @HeatherWebber and narrated wonderfully by @HallieRicardo and @StephanieWillis.
Let me start by saying: coincidences??? So, the last book I read, The Mad Wife had Lulu MAYFAIR as a main character. This one has a Katie Junebird MAYFAIR and her Mom, Tallulah (LU) like…Lulu .... strange. 😮😮
Then we have Bitsy as another of the main characters in book # 1, AND, Bitsy appears in book #2 briefly as well!!! Very Strange Coincidences Indeed!!!
OK... on to the book!
Juliet is a RN who is taking a solo road trip to try to 'clear her head'. She recently had a terrible experience where she lost someone she loved, and blames herself. BUT, the crazy thing is that she has amnesia now. She lost all her previous memories... and is hoping that this trip might help her to recover some of them!
As she is driving, her truck breaks down and emits a cloud of smoke from the engine. As she walks to town and tells people there of her tale, they are not surprised!! As a matter of fact, they kind of PREDICT what happened!! Wait, what???? 😳😳
They are very kind and accommodating, and tell her to just settle in... she might be here for a while. She's not sure she understands. Can't they just fix it and she'll be on her way??
Turns out they are correct. They don't expect the parts to come in for a while...
So, one of the residents opens up his home to her... and, crazily enough, she fits right in!! As a matter of fact, she starts to make friends... AND, some of her memories appear to be coming back!
Then we have Tallulah (Lu) who has two young girls, and is recently divorced. She doesn't seem to trust anyone, especially not Juliet. But, her daughter Katie Junebird, tells Juliet to just give her time. She'll grow on her soon!! And sure enough, she is correct!
I'm going to stop right here, but let's just say that there are spirited cats and birds in this book, who seem to possess some very strange abilities... AND, this small town in Alabama is very comforting, accepting, loving and welcoming to all!! And may just possess some abilities to spark some flames of love too!!! 🩷
Add to that the old-timers who know so much history. The enchanted library with the forget-me-nots blooming all around. And the beautiful spirit of community that is felt throughout this one, as with so many others of her books as well!!
If you have not read this author before, please put her name on your TBR. She does wonders for my heart and my mind! @HeatherWebber
The Forget-Me-Not Library is NOT out just yet, but look 👀 for it next week!! Release date is 11/4/25!!
Once again, ALL THE STARS for me!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨✨✨✨✨
Thanks so much to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for an ALC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
You can find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Instagram: @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine
Thanks so much for reading! And if you ‘liked’ my review, please share with your friends, & click ‘LIKE’ below… And, let me know YOUR thoughts if you read it!! 📚⭐️
August 11, 2025
4.5 stars!
A heartwarming tale including folklore and magic realism!
I liked everything about that story!
Forget-Me-Not is a city where lost souls who need healing get stuck in. The smoke color coming from their car breaking down tells what their heart is in need of…
Deckle is the library cat knocking books from shelves to revive memories…
A coffee tin has disappeared…
A Flour Festival…
Tallulah coping with her job at the library and the tribulations of being a single mom.
Juliet who has lost her grandfather in a tragic accident and can’t remember…
A friendhip developing…
A secret being revealed…
Pearls of wisdom beginning each chapter…
Two love stories blossoming…
Feathers found everywhere…
This novel was a true escape, don’t miss it!!! And it involves bibliosma… A lot of it… Aren’t you curious?
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me an e-arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
A heartwarming tale including folklore and magic realism!
I liked everything about that story!
Forget-Me-Not is a city where lost souls who need healing get stuck in. The smoke color coming from their car breaking down tells what their heart is in need of…
Deckle is the library cat knocking books from shelves to revive memories…
A coffee tin has disappeared…
A Flour Festival…
Tallulah coping with her job at the library and the tribulations of being a single mom.
Juliet who has lost her grandfather in a tragic accident and can’t remember…
A friendhip developing…
A secret being revealed…
Pearls of wisdom beginning each chapter…
Two love stories blossoming…
Feathers found everywhere…
This novel was a true escape, don’t miss it!!! And it involves bibliosma… A lot of it… Aren’t you curious?
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me an e-arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
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