I really enjoyed this story. I love the power that books have on children, and this book did a great job of displaying that. The story was a mix of sadness and adventure. It really caught my attention and I was looking forward to read what would happen next.

This turned out to be much more poignant than I anticipated.

Libby is the author of a hugely popular children's series, although know one knows it as the publisher chose to keep the author a secret. She has one last book to finish in the series, but is losing touch with the children who are the main characters as she begins to experience early onset dementia.

Peanut was abandoned by her parents at birth, but found herself in the book series. Her life in fact has some strange similarities to the story line of the novels. An avid fan, she writes to the author daily with suggestions and encouragement to spur on the completion of the final book.

The lives of these two people unexpectedly and with great kerfuffle intertwine. The impact is also felt in the fictional world of the children.

I appreciated the way we can feel Libby's fear and confusion as she experiences dementia, the deep love Peanut has for the characters in the series, and the humanity of all characters in that each is deeply flawed. This was a great read.

Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth. It follows Libby who is the world-famous author who is diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
I absolutely loved the book, it was so well-written, I could not put it down.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

An adventurous, sweeping tale of an immensely successful YA novelist battling through early onset dementia to finish her final novel in a beloved series and a Scout Finch-like 11 year old girl, whose eccentricities and passion for the book series help our novelist become lost, and, found.

I raced through this book, wanting to see how it all came together. I'd like to read this again at a slower pace to find any foreshadowing or parallels to the Falling Children plotline that I may have missed. The author successfully weaves the main arc of Libby's journey to Blue Skies with the actual plot of her final Falling Children book. Due to the magical realism and Libby's early onset dementia, it can be challenging to decipher reality from fiction and fill in the gaps of time in the story. I think her execution is impactful and dynamically illustrates the anxiety, confusion, and side effects that come with dementia.

I'm not sure if this book is suitable for YA? The subject matter would be perfect but there are certain scenes and topics that may breech into adult fiction territory. Some trigger warnings include: child abuse, bullying, abandonment, panic attacks, dementia, and suicidal thoughts/attempt. However, I think this would be a great YA novel to teach to teenage students. It covers several important topics and the magical realism element creates great foreshadowing, archetypes, and parallels--all composition tools that are critical to reading and writing comprehension.

I am grateful for the ARC ebook copy of "Libby Lost and Found" that was provided to me by NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark. All opinions are my own.

I love it when books surprise me and 'Libby Lost and Found' by Stephanie Booth did just that.

Books are something I've cherished and adored very much since I was a kid and reading about someone else being as obsessed with books, reading 24/7 and books' characters is pure nostalgia for me.

Libby broke my heart a lot of times in this book while struggling with her diagnosis. Her will to live, love and write in the middle of memory loss was just admirable. And in the end, her situation showed how important it is to accept help and not do what everyone expects you to do. You should write your own story!

Peanut was the cutest! I see a lot of myself in her (especially when I was in my Twilight era hehe).

Amazing book, great writing. This book is for everyone who is (or was) a part of any fandom and obsessed with books.
Thank you NetGalley and The Sourcebooks Landmark for this ARC.

Wow. This was fantastic. It is multiple stories in one that all intertwine that at times make you wonder what is the reality and what isn’t. I adored the characters and I’ll admit, Libby struggling through her symptoms of dementia gave me anxiety. But you are rooting for her the whole way through. We also get the pleasure of meeting Peanut, a super fan of the books Libby writes under a pseudonym. This isn’t a mystery by any stretch but there is so much intrigue it keeps you guessing. I started this and finished it in one day because I had to know how this would get resolved and I enjoyed every stressful minute of it.

Libby Lost and Found is a heartbreakingly touching read, anchored by two vivid and multilayered characters: Libby and Peanut. From the start, I was deeply invested in both of their journeys. Booth masterfully captures Libby’s struggles as she faces early-onset dementia, portraying her difficulties with daily functioning in a way that feels both authentic and heartbreaking. Her attachment to the characters from her bestselling novel series is equal parts sweet, humorous, and poignant, reflecting the depth of her loneliness and isolation even before her dementia symptoms surface.

Peanut, on the other hand, is a devoted fan of Libby’s books who prefers the fantasy world of The Falling Children over the harsh realities of her own life, including her struggle to uncover the truth about her real parents. While I appreciated Peanut’s initial escapism, as the story progressed, her determination to live out the fictional stories became a bit grating.

I also found myself frustrated with some of the secondary characters, especially in how they treated Libby despite knowing the extent of her cognitive decline. Their willingness to let her travel alone across the country, without assistance, felt not only implausible but lacking in basic compassion—particularly for a doctor to recommend such a course of action.

Despite these frustrations, the book is a deeply emotional exploration of loss, memory, and the bonds between its characters. It will tug at your heartstrings while leaving you reflecting on the challenges faced by those with dementia and the people in their lives.

I wishhhhhhhhhhh I enjoyed this book more! I just felt the overall premise rather jarring and really hard to believe.

Libby is diagnosed with early stages of dementia and as a writer who is in the middle of writing a very popular book series- this is very bad news. The story follows Libby developing an unlikely friendship with her biggest fans to leads to self discovery, healing, and found family.

My review of this will not be posted on Instagram except for a link to my review on Goodreads should people want to follow it. I usually wait 2 weeks after a book is published to share my thoughts if I didn't enjoy it, just to give the book a chance.

Thank you again to Netgalley for this ARC!

This was sweet and fun. I'll confess I only requested this book because of the title. I had no idea what to expect from it, and I was surprised in a good way.
The main character reads in a very realistic way and Booth's writing style is engaging enough to hold my attention.
I only wish I had listened to the audiobook, though. There were moments I thought this book dragged a little, so the audiobook would help me go through it easily.

This was a hard read for me.
I was unable to make the distinction from the present, the past, or from the book.
The fantasy aspect was not for me. At one point or another, I just wanted to give the story a chance.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
I enjoyed the first few chapters of the book but got bored about 20% in to the story. I did like the narrator (Mia Barron) and I thought she had a wonderful voice.
Many thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

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Libby is a mega-best-selling author of a popular fantasy series, but no one knows it. As her publishers, and the world, wait for the highly anticipated next book, Libby is diagnosed with early-onset dementia. Unable to finish the story, she turns to an eleven year old superfan.

This is a treasure of a story that fans of books about books will love! It’s fun, sentimental, and a touch of sad, but the addition of the fantasy series adds a touch of whimsy and magic. The characters make the story, as they are unique and just absolute fun to read about. You’ll end this one with tears in your eyes, but unsure if they are happy or sad; most likely a mix of both!

“Everyone has their own sh*t. Just in different flavors.”

Libby Lost and Found comes out 10/13.

Debut author, Stephanie Booth, will be an author to watch out for. Libby Lost and Found is about a famous children's book author who is writing under a pen name, suddenly experiencing early onset dementia while writing the last book in the series. She seeks help from an avid fan who is only 11 years old, Peanut.
This book is for diehard fans of beloved book series who want that fictional world to go on forever. It is heartwarming, heartbreaking, and at times, real.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this novel.

i would say this one was a solid 3,75/5 rounded to 4 read.


It's a story about Libby. Libby is a very popular author of children's books and she has a really big fanbase (like the kids love her). But Libby also recently found out that she is sick. and now she can't write. Characters from her stories are now trapped in the world she created - but even if she tries really, really hard - she can't write anything to help them.
The only solution (what she thinks) is to ask some of her fans for help - and this is how she meets Peanut (i loved that name) who really want her to finish the series.


It is a story about a diagnosis changing Libby's life - and how she tries to deal with it.
I really enjoyed it, it is such a great and fresh idea to write about something like that - it shows, that even if you think everything is fine now, it doesn't mean it will always be that way. And you have to accept it.
I am always scared ob being diagnosed with something like that - i cannot imagine going through something like this - or worse, seeing one of my beloved ones like that.





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all of my opinions are my own.

This book is an emotional dive into memory, identity, and the love for storytelling. Libby’s struggle with dementia and her bond with a young fan bring warmth and depth to the story. While some parts feel over-the-top, the real magic lies in how it explores the blurry line between fiction and reality. It's a moving tale about connection and loss, with plenty of heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed Libby's story so much! It was beautifully written and really dove into the scary diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's. Not many books talk about this where the main character is of a young age. She goes through a tough journey as an author and dealing with the life altering diagnosis. I laughed, I cried, and I couldn't put the book down. I would highly recommend this book! Thank you for allowing me to read this wonderful book early.

Libby Lost and Found is a heartbreakingly touching read. I found the dual main characters of Libby and Peanut to be vivid and multilayered as characters and was immediately invested in what would happen to them both. Booth does an excellent job of portraying the difficulties Libby has with daily function as she is diagnosed with early onset dementia. Her attachment to the characters in her bestselling novel series is both sweet, funny and also an excellent way of showing just how isolated and lonely Libby has become even before showing signs of dementia. While Peanut is an avid fan of the series who prefers to live in the fantasy world of the Falling Children in Libby's books rather than face growing up and coming to terms with who her real parents might be. As the two characters came together halfway through the book though, I found Peanut's determination to live out the stories a bit annoying. I also got a little aggravated with some of the secondary characters in terms of how they treated Libby even after knowing how compromised her cognitive function was and how vulnerable that made her. Some of them were still ready to turn her out on her own to go back home rather than having the compassion to help her. It seemed more than a little implausible that a doctor of all things would recommend having someone in that condition travel alone across country without assistance of some kind. But aside from those elements of the story, I really enjoyed this novel and I was satisfied with how it all wrapped up in the end. I will be interested in reading more by Stephanie Booth. I am thankful to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for giving me the opportunity to read a free eARC of this novel in return for this honest review.

“Everyone has their own shit, just in different flavors”
Before she can stop herself, Libby recites, “Black licorice. Pig slop. Bitter melon. Blood.
“Let me guess, the Falling Children?”
“No, it’s from me-the taste grief leaves in your mouth. Every book, I add it in and my publishers cuts it. She thinks it’s too sad.”

Libby is the infamous author of The Falling Children series. Infamous because nobody knows who she is. The author FT Goldhero is a true mystery, but everyone is beginning to lose their patience as they wait for the final book. Meanwhile Libby has recently gotten a horrifying diagnosis, she is in the early stages of dementia. She knows she needs to save the children though, so she calls on one of her biggest fans, 11 year old Peanut to help her finish the book.

This book was so fun, but also really sad at the same time! I had to remind myself several times that the main people dealing with Libby were kids, which would be why they didn’t understand that she was sick. I kept feeling like omg why don’t they notice the dementia? But they were so young how would they know? I just felt so much for Libby throughout the book because she understood that she couldn’t remember, but also just couldn’t remember. It really broke my heart, especially as my Grandma is beginning to become a bit forgetful and it kills me to see her that way. I really loved Peanut and the relationship she built with Libby was so sweet. Overall that is the best way to describe this book..so dang sweet!

Thank you to @bookedmarked for my gifted copy of this book!

I loved this book, which was so different than anything else I have read in the past few years. It crossed genres in the best of ways. Libby needed to finish the final volume in her Harry Potter series, yet, due to the beginnings of early onset Alzheimer’s, she was having a hard time. She desperately decided to go across the country, to the home of a 12 year-old who helps her, and writes the last book for her.

Here, in this synopsis, it sounds crazy, but it works. It’s funny and poignant, a story about family and hope and fantasy and Alzheimer’s rolled into one book. Genius, really. Loved it!

Sadly I simply couldn’t make a “go” of this book. It was confusing, it was repetitive and the characters just never came alive for me.

I hope it will be a winner with others.

I appreciate the ARC from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review