Hattie goes to the public library hoping to learn how to use a computer so she can find Peter, a friend she once had many years ago. While at the library Hattie sees a notice about a writing competition that appeals to her, only to learn that to enter the competition you must be part of writing group at the library.

At the library Hattie meets some other lonely people and convinces them it would be good for them to form a writing group and take part in the competition.

Avril and Stuart formed a writing group with Hattie, and the librarian, Will became a fourth member.

Together they write a short story, each taking turns to write a chapter. I loved the way they developed and wrote their story and how they helped each other with their personal life and developed friendships.

I loved the cover on the E-Book.

This was a novel about friendships, families and grief. Lots of twists and turns.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher One More Chapter for a chance to read and review this E-Book. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

What a great read. Loved the idea behind this book. Was interesting to learn each member of the groups story. Would recommend this book.

This was an easy read and I was instantly drawn in as I love anything to do with libraries. I loved all the characters and liked how all stories developed. Perfect light summer read a d would definitely check out other books by the author in the future as her writing style is effortless and descriptive. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this arc. Rounded up to 4 stars.

This was such a fun an easy read.

It encompasses the community built from within the public library and it represents that warm, safe feeling, perfectly.

It begins with Hattie, a newly widowed and entertaining older woman. She’s the driving force that creates a writing group with 3 other strangers, to enter a writing competition.

Next we have Will, the part time librarian who brings gentle calm to every conversation, a romantic at heart.

Avril joins the group despite not being a writer and potentially dyslexic, purely because she’s taken with Hattie and newly unemployed.

Stuart, the last member is special in his own way too, newly retired and struggling to find ways to fill his time, learns an important lesson about his marriage along the way.

I really enjoyed all of the characters. They were all very different but managed to come together to create a story that represented each of their lives, while supporting and complimenting each other.

I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a heartwarming, and fun read.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cozy, feel-good read that reminded me why libraries are magical. I adored the intergenerational friendships and the concept of writing a story together—each chapter revealing something deeper about the characters. It’s a gentle, uplifting tale with a story-within-a-story twist that worked so well.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the free eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is such a clever, intelligently written book. It is a story written within a story allowing the characters to work out their problems and get to know each other under the auspices of writing a short story as a group for a competition. I loved the way this was done. I wasn't sure how it would work at first but it did work and just beautifully. It has a little bit of everything you could want in a book. Mystery, romance, intrigue, subterfuge and some sadness. The storyline has enough twists and surprises to keep the reader's attention right to the very end which in itself is very satisfying. A very enjoyable book which I'm happy to recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Wonderful story about four people who come together to write a story for a writing competition. The main character is an elderly woman which I love! Each character writes a part of the story and it has a hint of what's happening in their own lives. I enjoyed each character and I even enjoyed the story they wrote. I would definitely recommend if your looking for something light to read that just makes you feel good.

This one snuck up on me in the best way. It starts like a gentle meander through your local library (complete with coffee, community vibes, and emotional repression), but by the end, you’re rooting for a bunch of strangers who accidentally form a support group via creative writing prompts. As one does.

Hattie’s chasing ghosts. Avril’s hiding from her life. Stuart’s mid-existential spiral. Will is the cinnamon roll librarian we all deserve. They shouldn’t work together on paper—and honestly, sometimes they don’t—but that’s part of the charm. The tension isn’t flashy. It’s quiet. It’s in the pauses and the unsaid things. It’s very British grief with a side of growth.

Some pacing issues and a few “emotional revelations by monologue” moments kept this from a full five stars, but I loved the way it honored ordinary people trying to stitch themselves back together through story. Found family, gentle healing, and a reminder that libraries are magic.

Would recommend if you’ve ever used a blank page as therapy and believe that sometimes the most unexpected people end up being your plot twist.

I really enjoyed this book. Great characters and a wonderful story line. I loved the library setting. Highly recommended.

Wonderful book - really enjoyed it! Four individuals meet by chance in their local library and quickly bond when Hattie ropes them all into a writing competition. None of the others seemed particularly keen, but she wouldn't accept no for an answer! Turned out to be the best thing for all of them, where they poured their own emotions, worries and problems into the characters in the book they were writing collaboratively. Such a lovely idea to write a chapter each then pass the notebook onto the next person to continue the story. And the story telling made such a difference to all their lives, being very therapeutic, forcing them all to face their issues and move forward.

Highly recommend this book, with its' story within a story, as you get to read chapters from their competition writing entry.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review, which is what I have given.

A chance meeting at the local library brings four unlikely characters together as they enter a book writing competition each taking turns to write a chapter.

Its funny, its poignant and as each chapter takes the direction its individual author decides they find themselves looking at their themselves and the direction their life has taken. I loved the characters and the friendship that grew from their collaboration.

This novel filled me with a warm sense of nostalgia for the days when I was a regular at my local library. A must read for booklovers.

My thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the early read, all opinions expressed are my own

I previously read the novel The Secret Ingredient by Sue Heath. A beautiful story about loss and finding new friendships.
When I saw her second book: The Storytellers, about a group of people
who participate in a wrtingcompetition, I wanted to read that one too.


What a wonderful story to read. The characters are well developed. All their doubts and thoughts come across as realistic and honest. The interaction between the characters is good and feels natural, just like the dialogues that are described. As a reader, you feel like the fifth person listening to what happens and is said.

It is nice to see that the writing assignment that they do for the competition is also completely included in the book. So you read a book within a book. They take turns writing a chapter and they complete it from each other. It is well done, because what they feel, think and discover in their own search for where they are now, is incorporated into their mutual stories. And yet it becomes a whole.

It is written in a nice way, with humor and love and a small dose of drama. The Storytellers is a beautiful book with sweet characters in an original feel-good story.

The Storytellers focuses on four characters. They have all lost something and are looking for something, but they don't know what. The oldest of the four is Hattie. She has recently become a widow. Her marriage was difficult with a dominant man. Now she is 'free'. In the library she sees a flyer for a writing competition for groups. The first person she recruits to participate is Will, the library employee. He has a broken heart and his life is in sleep mode. The second person she recruits is the young Avril. She has quit her job and comes to the library as if she is at work, because she didn't say anything at home about the dismissal. Finally, Stuart joins in, recently retired and looking for a way to fill his life. It turns out to be a group that complements and strengthens each other and that combination turns out to be healing for everyone.

I loved this book! Such a unique story and so well-written. The story centers around four library visitors. The story unfolds and unveils their stories to the reader in a wonderful way. Worth the read!

Four library goers, each with their own story join together to enter a writing competition. Each must follow on from another, writing the next chapter in their book. Wonderful writing, the reader can identify with each character . .

A really lovely story about a chance meeting in a library for the characters Hattie, Stuart, Will and Avril . I thoroughly enjoyed the book while letting the characters unfold and give their reasons for being in the library.
My thanks as always to NetGalley and to Publisher HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for the early read

A group of people write a story which mirrors their lives and concerns. Will is a librarian and enjoys his job. Hattie has just lost her controlling husband. Love her dog, Nutmeg! April has resigned from her job. Stuart escapes to the library to avoid his wife’s life-painting group. They jointly enter a book-writing competition. Their story mirrors events in their lives. A cosy story of friends helping each other.

This was an enchantingly captivating book that completely drew me in from the very start I was totally invested in the characters and the story line. I loved it

Enjoyable read that had my attention from beginning to end

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this title, but unfortunately it didn’t quite capture my interest. While the premise was promising, I found it difficult to stay engaged. That said, I’m sure it will find its audience with readers who connect more strongly with the writing style or pacing.

I received a free copy of, The Storytellers, by Sue Heath, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Will, Avril, Stuart, and Hattie met at the library. I have always loved libraries they are amazing places. This was a good read about four people who come together to write a story and learn new things about themselves and the others.