The Library of Lost & Found

 The Library of Lost & Found by Phaedra Patrick  348 pages

Summary from Goodreads: Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people - though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she's invisible.

All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her best friend - her grandmother Zelda - who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda's past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever.

And here's what I thought: I liked this story, even though I could predict a few things with the plot. There are realistic characters here, some of them pretty quirky (which I like) and the setting of the library and bookstore added to the story's charm. The stories within this book are a bit sad, so it's an interesting way to tell the story overall, with these smaller stories from Zelda's book, interspersed. What's also interesting is the way that you learn things along with Martha. For example, she's not sure if Zelda is actually who she thinks she is, and then she's discovering what happened (because clearly, Zelda is very much alive).  Enjoyable weekend read.