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Sep 12, 2024 · Greg McLachlan. Greg McLachlan is Arthur’s estranged grandson, and his relationship with Arthur is marked by tension and unresolved hurt. At the start of the novel, Greg is distant and disconnected from his grandfather, but his decision to join the book club signals his desire to mend their fractured relationship.
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Her parents live nearby, she’s engaged to Brett Marcowitz, and she’s friendly with her coworkers. However, Sloane doesn’t re-engage with her life until she meets a persnickety, elderly library patron named Arthur McLachlan. Arthur ridicules and insults Sloane whenever he visits on her shifts.
Mar 28, 2023 · The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore Pays Homage to Friendships Around Books! Sloane Parker is a friendless librarian at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library and Arthur McLachlan is the crotchety old gentleman who she counts on each day promptly at 10:30 AM.
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Jun 5, 2024 · Characters: Sloane Parker, Arthur McLachlan, Greg, Matteo, Nigel, Maisey. Alright, book lovers, let’s dive into Lucy Gilmore’s heartwarming tale “The Lonely Hearts Book Club.” This cozy little novel has been steadily charming readers with its quirky ensemble of misfits finding connection and community through the simple joy of shared literature.
To escape her complex feelings and to distract herself from her social isolation, Sloane has become reliant upon books and reading. When she first meets grouchy library patron Arthur McLachlan, Arthur reminds her that reading “about life isn’t the same as living it” (12).
Sloane Parker meets Arthur McLachlan on a typical work day at the library. She’s restocking the fiction section when Arthur accuses her of blocking his way. They get into a spat, and Arthur insults Sloane. Sloane wishes she could be more like her late sister, Emily, and know how to respond.
