The Booklover's Library (by Madeline Martin)

I love historical fiction books and especially those that taken place during WWII. This one was a little different focus in that you spend most of the time in the library with Emma and discover how women who were married or widowed were not allowed to hold jobs. I was not familiar with lending libraries at that time and the levels that people paid a subscription for in order to check out books. There are so many delightful characters ... as well as a few who will make you grit your teeth in aggravation. It was a moments heartbreaking when Emma has to send her daughter out of London to the countryside in order to be safe during the bombings. You will experience so many emotions as you experience the sadness of having to send your child away, the angst of why books are being misfiled and being blamed for the errors, the sense of community, the joy of sharing books with so many people. Through it all, there is a sense of love, hope, and anticipation. Definitely one to put on your to-be-read list if you are a historical fiction fan.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hanover Square Press for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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