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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido comes a story about following your dreams, set over one single day.

‘A moving and beautifully crafted novel about love, friendship and life’ Mike Gayle

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Welcome to the cafe that never sleeps.

Day and night, Stella’s Cafe opens its doors to the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It’s a place where everyone is always welcome, where life can wait at the door.

Meet Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They love working at Stella’s – the different people they meet, the small kindnesses exchanged. But is it time to step outside and make their own way in life?

Come inside and spend twenty-four hours at Stella’s Cafe, where one day might just be enough to change your life . . .

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Praise for The Lido, Libby Page’s bestselling debut:

‘Tender, thought-provoking and uplifting’ Daily Mail

‘Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart’ Lucy Diamond

‘A joyful celebration of community and friendship’ Observer

‘Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut’ Clare Mackintosh

‘A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action’ Stylist

‘Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page’ A J Pearce

Publisher Review

A lovely read. * BELLA * A feelgood novel par excellence. * DAILY EXPRESS * A quirky tale of powerful friendships, flaws and fallouts. Get your tissues ready! * OK! Magazine * Gentle, sweet and bittersweet tales unfold with the ticking of the clock and the gurgle of the coffee machine. * IRISH TIMES * A feel-good and lovely read. It makes us want to step inside the cafe! * CLOSER * Captivating... Feelgood fiction at its best. * DAILY MIRROR * The writing is lovely, as is the impression of the restless city and all the people it contains. * DAILY MAIL * Feel-good, examining the power of making connections and the unexpected paths life can lead you down. * PLATINUM * A warmhearted read from the author of bestselling novel The Lido... Libby has a great gift for writing characters you really root for. -- Joanne Finney * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * Heartwarming and stirring, this is one you'll want to savour. 'READ OF THE WEEK' * HEAT MAGAZINE * Like a warm hug, Stella's Cafe draws you in and leaves you feeling that much lighter. -- Jade Craddock * THE SUN * For anyone who has ever sat sipping coffee at a table in a busy coffee and wondered about the lives of those coming in and out this moving and beautifully crafted novel about love, friendship and life is for you. * Mike Gayle, author of HALF A WORLD AWAY *