The Booklover’s Library: A Novel
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“A must-read for booklovers.” —Chanel Cleeton, New York Occasions bestselling creator of Subsequent Yr in Havana
A heartwarming story a few mom and daughter in wartime England and the energy of books that deliver them collectively, by the bestselling creator of The Final Bookshop in London.
In Nottingham, England, widow Emma Taylor finds herself in determined want of a job. She and her beloved daughter Olivia have all the time managed simply advantageous on their very own, however with the authorized restrictions prohibiting widows with youngsters from most employment alternatives, she’s left with just one possibility: persuading the manageress at Boots’ Booklover’s Library to take an opportunity on her with a job.
When the specter of battle in England turns into a actuality, Olivia have to be evacuated to the countryside. Within the wake of being separated from her daughter, Emma seeks solace within the unlikely friendships she types along with her neighbors and coworkers, and a renewed sense of objective by the suggestions she supplies to the library’s quirky regulars. However the job doesn’t come with out its difficulties. Books are mysteriously misshelved and disappearing and the work on the lending library forces her to confront the recollections of her late father and the bookstore they as soon as owned collectively earlier than a horrible accident.
Because the Blitz intensifies in Nottingham and Emma fights to reunite along with her daughter, she should study to depend upon her group and the ability of literature greater than ever to seek out hope within the darkest of instances.
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ASIN : B0CD7ZCJ2G
Writer : Hanover Sq. Press (September 10, 2024)
Publication date : September 10, 2024
Language : English
File dimension : 2806 KB
Textual content-to-Speech : Enabled
Display screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Phrase Smart : Enabled
Print size : 396 pages
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Clients benefit from the partaking story and discover it a fantastic learn. They recognize the historic retelling of the London blitz and the essential occasions of WWII. The ebook is described as excellent and heartwarming by prospects. Readers discover the content material fascinating and enlightening. Additionally they recognize the fantastic characters and the fulfilling position of books of their lives.
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Kindle Customer –
Fascinating WWII story based in England and about books
Five stars for a book with ups, downs,continuity, and a community . I love books as does my husband. While many books I read today are ebooks, I still love bookstores and the physical and digital books I chooseIt is a hard job being a parent especially a single parent. Emma poured here heart into the love of her daughter Olivia and her friends, discovering what books opened other people’s world to the joy of reading.
Tea Enthusiast :O) –
Another Wonderful Story!
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!
Sandra J. Pearman –
The Booklovers Library
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!
Christina A. Wheeler –
Bookloverâs Book
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!
Dian Chapman –
An enjoyable read
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.
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ww2 historical fiction
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
Margaret Armstrong –
Life of an average person during WW11
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.
P. Beagle –
WWII story on how important books are.
Good story. Likeable characters sadly a very believable story.