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“A must-read for booklovers.” —Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana
A heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of books that bring them together, by the bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London.
In Nottingham, England, widow Emma Taylor finds herself in desperate need of a job. She and her beloved daughter Olivia have always managed just fine on their own, but with the legal restrictions prohibiting widows with children from most employment opportunities, she’s left with only one option: persuading the manageress at Boots’ Booklover’s Library to take a chance on her with a job.
When the threat of war in England becomes a reality, Olivia must be evacuated to the countryside. In the wake of being separated from her daughter, Emma seeks solace in the unlikely friendships she forms with her neighbors and coworkers, and a renewed sense of purpose through the recommendations she provides to the library’s quirky regulars. But the job doesn’t come without its difficulties. Books are mysteriously misshelved and disappearing and the work at the lending library forces her to confront the memories of her late father and the bookstore they once owned together before a terrible accident.
As the Blitz intensifies in Nottingham and Emma fights to reunite with her daughter, she must learn to depend on her community and the power of literature more than ever to find hope in the darkest of times.
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ASIN : B0CD7ZCJ2G
Publisher : Hanover Square Press (September 10, 2024)
Publication date : September 10, 2024
Language : English
File size : 2806 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 396 pages
Reviewer: Margaret Armstrong
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Life of an average person during WW11
Review: Having grown up during World War Two it was very enlightening to hear about it from an adults view. I was just a small child in an area the did not suffer from bombing. In fact we had lots of evacuees. It was so interesting to me. Could not put it down. A great read for anyone.
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Another Wonderful Story!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Madeline Martin's new book The Booklover's Library! I never knew that Boots pharmacies had subscription libraries until reading this book. IT was fascinating to learn about their subscription libraries and the women who worked there. The story shares the plight of married or widowed with children and the difficulty they had finding any employment especially during the war when many needed to work. As in her other book the Last Book shop in London the war and the German bombing raids of London and other cities are shared in detail, this time adding the heartbreak of mothers having to send their children out of the cities to safer areas in the country side and not knowing the people or conditions their children may face there. As will all her books it was a great read, allowing me to escape in to another place and time and share the heartache and joys of characters in the book. Which is the joy of every book lover!
Reviewer: Sandra J. Pearman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Booklovers Library
Review: I do. To know when I have read such a wonderful story . I just cannot the borrows of war that the Luâs in England went through. It makes you grateful for the relative peace we enjoy here in the US. We should never take our freedom for granted . The author made all the characters come alive and I felt I was right there with them in . Books are such a treasure!
Reviewer: Christina A. Wheeler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Bookloverâs Book
Review: I truly enjoyed this historical fiction book. The characters are people I would love to be friends with. I love learning about history through stories Madeline Martin does this in another captivating novel. I loved the cameo appearance from characters of The Last Bookshop in London. Well done very well done!
Reviewer: Dian Chapman
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An enjoyable read
Review: I'd previously read her other book, The Last Bookstore in London and really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed this one. It's not a page turner for the most part, but there are areas where I couldn't stop reading and had to find out how an incident turned out. Some parts of the longing between mother and daughter...as her daughter was evacuated during the war...were a little slow for me personally, but then I never had to endure that type of emotional situation. Overall, I enjoyed it and like the writing...so much so that I just purchased The Librarian Spy, her other novel and look forward to it.
Reviewer: Src
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: ww2 historical fiction
Review: The Booklover's Library: A Charming Read with Room for ImprovementMadeline Martin's "The Booklover's Library" offers a heartwarming wartime tale set in a charming English library. Following Emma, a widowed mother navigating war and societal restrictions, the story celebrates the power of books and community.Here's what I enjoyed:Wartime Resilience: The novel portrays the anxieties and struggles of wartime Britain with a poignant touch.Endearing Character: Emma is well-developed, and you feel as if maybe you creating a sense of connection.However, the book also fell a bit short in a couple of areas:Predictable Plot: The story unfolds in a fairly conventional manner, but I just felt as if it was lacking.Emotional Depth: While the story is heartwarming, it doesn't quite delve as deeply into the emotional complexities of war and loss as it could have.Overall, "The Booklover's Library" is a pleasant and engaging read, particularly for book lovers. However, it might leave readers seeking a more profound emotional connection or a more surprising plot
Reviewer: Skipper
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great insights!
Review: This book combines history with fiction flawlessly and keeps the reader involved.
Reviewer: Judith Davies
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It is a fast read.
Review: The story was very enjoyable. Will read more book by this author.
Customers say
Customers find the story fantastic, heartwarming, and healing. They also appreciate the writing that keeps them involved. Readers mention the book is full of historical and literary value, and it's fascinating to learn about subscription libraries and the women who worked there.
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