The Reading List

Starts off good, and gets better. The story is set in the area around a small local library which is threatened with closure. Someone has left a short list of books for a few people to find. Two families are unhappy. The Patels have lost someone very dear, and the Thomas family are struggling with their mental health. There is unhappiness and tragedy in the story, but it is ultimately positive. You don't need to have read the books on the list, although it is enjoyable to remember them if you do know them.