The Lido

This lovely book is about the power of friendship and community.. Heartwarming and uplifting, The Lido is set to make quite a splash. * SUN ON SUNDAY * This summer's poolside must-read... a timeless tale of friendship, love and chilly swims. It may be about freezing-cold water but it will give you a warm glow. -- Andreina Cordani * DAILY MIRROR * A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action * Stylist * Brimming with charm and compassion... It's tender, thoughtful and above all a feelgood celebration of community and life-changing friendship. -- Garry Bushell * DAILY EXPRESS * A beautifully written testament to unlikely friendship, the galvanising pursuit of common goals and lifelong passions which link individuals with their community * DAILY MAIL * A novel of friendship, love and the importance of community - this is an absolute pleasure * WOMAN AND HOME * A testament to kindness and friendship * RADIO TIMES * a joyful celebration of community and friendship * THE OBSERVER * The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine * THE INDEPENDENT * a timeless tale of friendship, love and chilly swims * SUNDAY EXPRESS * What will win you over is the story of two women and the strength of their friendship * GRAZIA * Switching mainly between Rosemary and Kate's viewpoints, we quickly come to see that Rosemary is just as lonely as her new friend, steeped in a lifetime's memories of swimming in the lido * SUNDAY TIMES * Uplifting.. the pool is not just a place to swim - it's the heart of the community * BELLA * a feel-good novel about friendship and belonging * SUNDAY EXPRESS * A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship * SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man * This is a wonderful story of friendship and believing in yourself * PRIMA * Feelgood and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart * Lucy Diamond * Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut -- Clare Mackintosh This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year * GRAZIA * A bright, uplifting tale of friendship and community resilience * IRISH INDEPENDENT * Brimming with charm and compassion * DAILY EXPRESS * A lavish depiction of an unlikely friendship, a London community and life-long love, all charmingly told in rich, yet gentle prose * CATHERINE ISAAC, author of You, Me, Everything * A beautiful book. Sweet and heartwarming but also wise with a strong message about the importance of community and friendship. It reminded me of a Richard Curtis film, life-affirming, romantic and impossible to resist. * Francesca Jakobi, author of Bitter * Heart-warming * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page * AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird * This is a tale of loneliness, belonging and reconnecting with the world and people around us * Bath Magazine * A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship * SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man * The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine * Independent * This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year * Grazia * Brimming with charm and compassion * Daily Express *

Libby Page is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido, The 24-Hour Caf and The Island Home. The Vintage Shop is her fourth novel. Before becoming an author, she worked in journalism and marketing. She is a keen outdoor swimmer and lives in Somerset with her husband and young son. Follow Libby on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libbypagewrites.