The World's Fair Quilt ~ Elm Creek Quilts #23 (by Jennifer Chiaverini)

I love reading historical fiction books and especially those that have a dual timeline. This one was a little different focus for me since it took place in the early- to mid-30s (with the second timeline in 2004). Even though this is the 23rd book in the Elm Creek Quilts series, it worked fine as a standalone. I enjoyed reading about the competition between the two sisters, Sylvia and Claudia. Though there was the typical sibling rivalry, there was also a wonderful sense of family. I loved their brother, Richard. And in listening to the audiobook version, I loved hearing the narrator’s version of his voice. It added too much to the depth of the story.

The ”present” day portion of the book kept my attention and had me looking forward to seeing how the quilt exhibit at the Waterford Historical Society would tie into the earlier timeline. The way the two stories are woven was done well and the unexpected discovery will have you anxious to see how Sylvia and Claudia navigate life through the earlier time period. I enjoyed learning about the Sears National Quilt Content for the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition ... also known as the Chicago World’s Fair.

I enjoyed this book so much that I plan to go back and read earlier books in this series.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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