Never in a million years would anyone imagine this group of people coming together for any reason let alone a book club.  But come together they did and what followed was the best example of the family we make can be.  Meet the members of THE LONELY HEARTS BOOK CLUB by Lucy Gilmore: Sloane Parker, a librarian, who lives a quiet life by not expressing much emotion; Arthur MacLachlin, a rude and condescending regular at the library where Sloane works (to put it mildly, he is a real piece of work); Mateo, Sloane's coworker, a gem who is talented, gifted and kind; Maisey, Arthur's neighbor and a telephone psychic with a teenage daughter whose father is a former rock star; and last, but not least, Greg, Arthur's estranged grandson who doesn't understand why these people are involved in his grandfather's life. But involved they are, and for a good reason.

There is so much about THE LONELY HEARTS BOOK CLUB that makes it worth reading. Lucy Gilmore skillfully brings together lonely people who may not share the love of the same books, but do share something just as important. That is the heart of this wonderful story.  The dialogue is often witty, and when least expected, readers will find themselves laughing out loud.  Told in the voices of the characters, readers will get to know them quite well and they are well worth knowing. Packed with emotion, wisdom, and the power of second chances, readers are in for a real treat.  Highly recommended.