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Favorite Read of the Week
I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week?
A Better Tomorrow for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, Book Four) by Patricia McBride
About the Book:
The next instalment in the Library Girl series, a heartwarming and rousing story of women standing up for their rights! As the war nears its end, the library girls rally for their community…
With London still in the grip of war, Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane find themselves facing a new challenge. Determined to make a difference, the librarians band together to organise rent strikes, standing up against dirty landlords and unfair practices.
Meanwhile, with the arrival of American GIs in the East End, Cordelia is presented with a temptation too irresistible to bear. Should she follow her head or her heart – stay faithful to her beloved Robert fighting abroad, or enjoy the brief respite from the constant air raids and destruction?
As the women fight for what’s right, the promise of a better tomorrow begins to take shape. But will their efforts be enough to secure a better life for their community?
A stirring tale of courage and camaraderie, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames.
Praise for the Library Girls series ‘a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.’ Rosie Clarke
My Review:
I absolutely love everything about this historical fiction series. My only complaint is that I love these books so much so I read them very quickly and then I have to wait for the next one. The life of a reader, right?
This entry, like the others in the series, does an excellent job of focusing not just on the individual stories and lives of each of the main characters, but also including a main story line that involves everyone. Here Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane are determined to do something about the awful living conditions residents of the East End face due to the unscrupulous behavior of greedy landlords. I love that the library is a true center for the community and is about books and more! Each librarian is also dealing with their own issues and Patricia weaves all these stories together seamlessly. I was fascinated and captivated by all the stories.
What I’m Reading & Listening to Now:
Reading: A Basket Case (Maddie Sparks Mystery, Book Two) by Lesley A. Diehl
Listening: I’ll Be Home for Mischief Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, Book Five) by Jacqueline Frost
Week in Review:
Busy, busy, busy! I worked five days this week, watched my daughter in two holiday performances, went to the dentist, went to taekwondo on Wednesday, and worked on Christmas shopping. By Friday night, I could barely keep my eyes open. We were busy running errands yesterday and I am hoping we can get a bit more rest today. We had one bitterly cold day — real feels in the teens! This is what I thought I looked like that day:
Something I’m Looking Forward To:
I’ve got a Christmas party to attend on Friday and we got tickets to see Wicked for next weekend. I’m hoping we can make some Christmas cookies next weekend.
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