There are two things I will always read about, books and libraries. 25 Library Terrace by Natalie Fergie was well worth it. I loved it.

I was completely captivated by the concept of 25 Library Terrace — the idea of a single home carrying generations of secrets, heartaches, and hope is just beautiful. There’s so much potential in a story like this, and Natalie Fergie clearly has a deep affection for the lives she imagines unfolding behind one Edinburgh door.

However, in practice, I struggled to stay fully invested. With four distinct timelines and many characters to juggle, the narrative often lost emotional momentum. Some storylines shone brighter than others, but just as I started to connect, the perspective would shift again, leaving the deeper emotional impact just out of reach. I found myself wishing we could linger longer with a few characters instead of glancing off them and moving on.

✨ This could still be a lovely fit for readers who enjoy:
- Gentle, multi-generational historical fiction
- Character-driven stories where setting plays a starring role
- A quiet, reflective look at ordinary lives across decades

While 25 Library Terrace didn’t fully land for me, the novel’s core message is a poignant one:
Home is more than a place — it’s the lives, loves, and losses stitched into its walls.