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Friday, 23 January 2026

Rachel's Random Resources Book Tour of: The Croatian Island Library by Eva Glyn


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About the Book
The Croatian Island Library

Where books are borrowed, and friendships are forged…

When her beloved grandfather dies, Ana Meštrović buys a catamaran in his memory, which she names Dida Krila – Grandad’s Wings.

For the summer months, it will be transformed into a travelling library, delivering books to children living across the Croatian islands.

Joined by crew members Natali, a young mechanic afraid of her own shadow, and Lloyd, an older widower who needs a fresh start, the newly-formed trio all have their own reasons for needing the floating library to be a success.

Embarking on an adventure that will change them for good, they each discover that a new chapter is only a boat ride away…




Author Bio – 
Eva Glyn writes escapist relationship-driven fiction with a kernel of truth at its heart. She loves to travel and finds inspiration in beautiful places and the stories they hide.

Set mainly in Croatia, her contemporary stories are more about friendship than romance, the coming together of people through shared interests, and the opportunity to make fresh starts in their lives. A love of books is a common theme too, so her publisher, One More Chapter, has christened them the Bookish Escapes collection which currently includes The Dubrovnik Book Club, and The Santorini Writing Retreat, with The Croatian Island Library to be published in January 2026.

In addition Eva has written two Second World War dual timeline romances, An Island of Secrets and The Collaborator’s Daughter, and a new beginnings novel entitled The Olive Grove. All are set in Croatian, a country she loves.

Although she considers herself Welsh, Eva lives in Cornwall with the man she met and fell in love with more than thirty years ago. She also writes as Jane Cable.

Social Media Links – 
Twitter: @JaneCable


my thoughts


This was a gentle, pleasant read - especially nice to escape the cold, wet English winter and fictionally travel to sun-kissed blue seas, cruising around the Croatian Islands courtesy the mobile - sea-going - library. I must admit my ignorance, though - before reading this I wasn't aware that there were any Croatian islands! So I've discovered something!

The story is character driven, exploring relationships, feelings, hopes, the future and the past. Each character was well drawn and believable - best one of all, the little dog!

An enjoyable read

**** 4 stars








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