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The Croatian Island Library
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- Author
- Eva Glyn
- Narrator
- Melanie Crawley
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 16 January 2026
- Run Time
- 12 hours 16 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Where books are borrowed, friendships are forged and secrets uncovered…
As a beautiful summer unfolds in the Croatian islands, Ana Meštrović embarks on a new venture – transforming her beloved catamaran into a floating library.
Joined by crew members Lloyd, a widower whose past threatens to overshadow everything, and Natali, a young mechanic afraid of her own shadow, the newly formed trio all have their own powerful reasons for needing the travelling library to be a success.
As they explore stunning coastlines and visit picturesque harbours, they learn that, sometimes, the most profound changes happen not just in the pages of a book, but in the bonds formed along the way…
Readers and authors LOVE The Croatian Island Library:'This story of friendship and self-discovery is peopled by characters you'll be happy to make friends with' Maisie Thomas, bestselling author
'Deeply emotional, utterly enchanting, and wonderfully escapist’ Isabelle Broom, author of The Summer Trip
'A beautiful heartwarming story, loved the characters and the author truly transports you to Croatia' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Five stars and I’m off to look at holiday destinations in Croatia' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Enchanting and wonderful. The characters are stunning, as is the plot. What is better than a island library! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Exquisitely observed and with warmth and wisdom running through every page, this book wraps you up in a cosy hug' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Not having visited the Croatian islands, the story transported me to this unspoilt and beautiful place. Eva Glyn’s writing style is engaging and inspiring and her characters were superb' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Praise for Eva Glyn:
'Your summer holiday reading sorted' Faith Hogan
'Filled with sensory detail and emotion' Rosanna Ley
'Eva Glyn’s writing gets better and better.’ USA Today bestseller Angela Petch
'Eva Glyn writes with empathy and compassion’ Kitty Wilson
'Captivating, thought-provoking and atmospheric' Maisie Thomas
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Details
- Author
- Eva Glyn
- Narrator
- Melanie Crawley
- Duration
- 12 hours 16 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008797171
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Family saga / generational saga fiction, Narrative theme: sense of place, Humorous fiction
Synopsis
'Heartfelt and beautifully written, this is the author's best book to date' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caroline James, bestselling author of The Cruise Where books are borrowed, friendships are forged and secrets uncovered… As a beautiful summer unfolds in the Croatian islands, Ana Meštrović embarks on a new venture – transforming her beloved catamaran into a floating library. Joined by crew members Lloyd, a widower whose past threatens to overshadow everything, and Natali, a young mechanic afraid of her own shadow, the newly formed trio all have their own powerful reasons for needing the travelling library to be a success. As they explore stunning coastlines and visit picturesque harbours, they learn that, sometimes, the most profound changes happen not just in the pages of a book, but in the bonds formed along the way… Readers and authors LOVE The Croatian Island Library: 'This story of friendship and self-discovery is peopled by characters you'll be happy to make friends with' Maisie Thomas, bestselling author 'Deeply emotional, utterly enchanting, and wonderfully escapist’ Isabelle Broom, author of The Summer Trip 'A beautiful heartwarming story, loved the characters and the author truly transports you to Croatia' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Five stars and I’m off to look at holiday destinations in Croatia' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enchanting and wonderful. The characters are stunning, as is the plot. What is better than a island library! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Exquisitely observed and with warmth and wisdom running through every page, this book wraps you up in a cosy hug' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Not having visited the Croatian islands, the story transported me to this unspoilt and beautiful place. Eva Glyn’s writing style is engaging and inspiring and her characters were superb' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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