The Memory of Borrowed Books

“The Memory of Borrowed Books is the kind of novel that feels like an emotional support object–nostalgic, comforting, and impossible to step away from. A stunning debut.” – Alissa DeRogatis, author of How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle
“I loved everything about this dazzling debut. From the characters who captured my heart on the first page, to its beautiful library setting, it is an exquisitely written, poignant tale of grief, hope and the power of stories. Magical, heartfelt and utterly wonderful.” – Annie Lyons, USA Today bestselling author of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett
“Libraries are at the heart of our communities in so many ways–so what happens when a beloved local library is threatened with demolition? And worse, what if this library–built two centuries earlier as a place of refuge for the weary and overlooked–also has a secret, hidden room stacked with magical books that preserve lost memories, which might be destroyed forever? These questions and more are at the heart of The Memory of Borrowed Books, a magical love letter to the joy and magic of libraries–and to the power of memories to carry us through to the next chapter. A love story twinkling with magic, forgiveness, and all the ways books can save us, The Memory of Borrowed Books is a treat for book lovers everywhere.” – Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names
“Uplifting, heartfelt and hopeful, The Memory of Borrowed Books is a powerful reminder of how much stories can heal us - our own, other peoples and those on the pages we read. It’s a beautiful novel about love, loss and moving on. About accepting our past and having the strength to write ourselves a happier future. Meg’s writing is full of warmth, humor and atmosphere, her characters are addictive and her setting feels like home. My heart now forever lives in Foxhollow Bay and by the time you finish this novel, yours will too.” – Tessa Bickers, bestselling author of The Book Swap

Living with Multiple Sclerosis means writing through challenges most will never see. Yet MEG ANDERSON continues to create with persistence and heart. Her stories are filled with light, humor, and resilience—not in spite of her illness, but because of the strength it demands. Writing isn’t just her passion, it’s her lifeline, and she will always strive to turn her struggle into something beautiful and hope into something real. Meg is a debut author living in Indiana.

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