The Girl on the 88 Bus
The most heart-warming novel of 2022, perfect for fans of Libby Page
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Zaffre
Published:9th Jun '22
Should be back in stock very soon

The author of The Last Library brings us this beautifully uplifting novel about how one chance meeting can change the course of your life forever
'I loved it ' Hannah Tovey
'Heart-warming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters' Jessica Ryn
'The characters are relatable and lovable; the story is uplifting and romantic, full of emotions and heart, celebrating the importance of making human connections and embracing our dreams. This book is my happy place!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis
'A must-read' Sarah J. Harris
The most uplifting book of 2022, all about how chance encounters can change your life forever.
When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, broken-hearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly pensioner Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like her own. They made plans for a date, but Frank lost the ticket with her number written on it. For the past sixty years, he's ridden the same bus trying to find her.
Libby is inspired by the story and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she makes it her mission to continue Frank's search. As she begins to open her guarded heart to strangers and new connections, Libby's tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank's dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away . . .
More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chance for happiness - before it's too late.
The author of The Last Library brings us this beautifully uplifting novel about love, loss and hope found in the strangest of places.
'I loved it ' Hannah Tovey
'Heart-warming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters' Jessica Ryn
A glorious and heartwarming read . . . the new Jojo Moyes * Prima *
Destined to be a summer hit * My Weekly *
Freya Sampson's writing is like a feel-good magical potion made of everything that's beautiful in life: a hug, a cup of tea, a warm blanket, a puppy. The descriptions of London are whimsical and immersive; the characters are relatable and lovable; the story is uplifting and romantic, full of emotions and heart, celebrating the importance of making human connections and embracing our dreams. This book is my happy place! Whatever Freya writes next, I'm on board -- Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis
Such a lovely, charming read, full of flawed yet endearing characters, with the most uplifting, bittersweet ending -- Beth Morrey
I loved this book! It's so special and memorable - a complete joy to read. It's an uplifting and heartfelt story about the power of human connection, friendship, and kindness to strangers. It's tender, heartwarming and simply impossible to put down. This is a must-read - a sure-fire hit that everyone will be talking about
* Sarah J. Harris *The Girl on the 88 Bus is a gorgeous story that's equal parts heart-breaking and heartwarming. A reminder that love is unwavering and ageless and will always carry us through. Freya Sampson is a brilliant writer * Lia Louis *
Heartwarming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters -- Jessica Ryn
This is Freya Sampson at her best. Beautifully formed characters with a plot that stirs the soul and makes you feel good to be alive. Sampson has such a wonderful knack for writing gorgeous inter-generational characters and you'll be rooting for every one of them in The Girl on the 88 Bus. I loved it so much, I kissed the final page -- Hannah Tovey
A heartwarming story which kept me guessing until the very end. Freya Sampson has created a wonderful, multi-generational cast of characters who are united in their shared cause. It had me sobbing in places, but ultimately left me warm, cosy and wonderfully uplifted -- Laura Price, author of Single Bald Female
The Girl on the 88 Bus is one of the loveliest novels I've read. Gorgeously written, it's brimming over with hope, inspiration, and endearing humour. I completely adored this wonderful, warm hug of a book -- India Holton
ISBN: 9781838778378
Dimensions: 240mm x 162mm x 36mm
Weight: 629g
400 pages