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A Novel
by Madeline Martin
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.
What are you reading this week? (12-26-2024)
I'm listening to THE WORLD SHE EDITED by Amy Reading, a bio of Katharine White who edited The New Yorker magazine for many years. And reading THE BOOKLOVER'S LIBRARY by Madeline Martin, a h/f taking place in London during WWII. And I just started dipping into WATER, WATER, Billy Collins newest book of poetry.
-Jan_P
Book Suggestions - Ones I LOVED
...y Jade Beer LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS by Pam Jenoff THE PRESIDENT'S LAWYER by Lawrence S. Robbins THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUST STERN by Lynda Cohen Loigman THE BOOKLOVER'S LIBRARY by Madeline Martin WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT by Donna Jones Alward I have TONS more, but that should keep you busy and happy. :slight_smile: THANKS for "listening." :s...
-Elizabeth
What are you reading this week? (2024-10-31)
Hi everyone! My current reads are: The Booklover's Library, Madeline Martin Happy Land, Dolan Perkins-Valdez (ARC copy) Sailing for Grace, Joseph Bauer Somewhere Beyond the Sea, T.J. Klune
-Emily_Bahhar
"Martin infuses The Booklover's Library with an array of historical details, highlighting the strength and courage needed from every citizen in a wartime effort. The novel is a feast for the senses—the sound of air-raid sirens, the taste of rationed butter, the smell of freshly brewed tea." —Booklist (starred review)
"A hopeful, compelling and well-written read about the redemptive power of books, libraries, friendship, and love." —Library Journal
"Madeline Martin thoughtfully explores the imprint of World War II on a British mother and daughter in The Booklover's Library, a deeply moving, meticulously researched historical novel….. Martin authentically depicts how the terror of World War II--and the many sacrifices so many people made--inspired great resilience of the human spirit." —Shelf Awareness
"The Booklover's Library is a wonderful story about the power of books to bring us together and give us solace during the most difficult times. Well-researched and emotional, this poignant tale of a mother's love for her child brought me to tears." —Harper St. George, author of The Stranger I Wed
"The Booklover's Library beautifully illustrates how books and reading can carry us through difficult times and help us make long lasting connections. Anyone who has ever been touched by a novel or had a particular book help them through grief or troubles will love this story." —Georgie Blalock, author of The Windsor Conspiracy
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Madeline Martin is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty different languages.
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