Buckle up—we’re taking a whirlwind tour through stories set in places as wild and varied as Hollywood, ancient Israel, the muddy banks of the Mississippi, and the candlelit alleys of Venice. This issue has something for everyone: a dash of historical drama in WWII London, a taste of revolution in New York and Philly, heartland tales from the Upper Midwest, and Southern soul from North Carolina. Some of these reads were extraordinary—books I’ll be recommending for years. Others? Let’s just say they didn’t live up to the hype. But that’s part of the fun, right? Come see which ones soared and which ones sputtered. The Last Exchange By Charles Martin […]
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The Resilience of Women and Books in The Underground Library
In The Underground Library, Jennifer Ryan masterfully captures the enduring strength of women and the profound power of books during one of history’s darkest times. Set against the backdrop of the Blitz, the story intertwines the lives of three resilient women: Sofie, a Jewish refugee seeking solace from her tragic escape; Juliet, a determined new deputy librarian fighting to transform the quiet Bethnal Green Library into a sanctuary; and Katie, a young woman grappling with personal loss and a life-altering secret. When bombs threaten to reduce their beloved library to rubble, Juliet bravely moves it to the Bethnal Green Underground Station. Here, amid air raids and uncertainty, books offer a […]
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