Books, Books, Books, and a Cat

  How can you not love a story where books are the hero?  This was a fantastic historical fiction novel set during WWII.  I have read many books set during this time period but this was definitely one of my favorites.  Not only did I feel transported back to London during the blitz but I truly cared about what was going to happen to all three characters. What was even more incredible was that this story was based on real historical events.  I love when an author can tie in fact with fiction in an action packed, emotional read.   Juliet, a deputy librarian who has to decide if she is going to stick by her deserter fiance or try to forge a new life.  Sofie, a Jewish refugee from Germany who is trying to survive in London without her family and trying to make the best of a horrible domestic servant situation.  Finally, Katie whose fiance is presumed dead in the war, finds herself in one of the worst positions a single girl can be in during this ...

The power and perseverance to endure during some of the worst circumstances humans can face.  Imagine losing everything and then being face to face with the person who caused you so much hardship. Irini's family has lost their home, a loved one, they are physically scarred, and her husband has lost his will to go on.  Faced with all of her losses it is no surprise that when Irini runs into the man who started the fire that caused her so much heartache that she runs away when he needs her help.  This novel set in Greece explores how one family survives a devastating fire and the aftermath.   This novel had many positive points.  It was very well written and read quickly.  The setting of Greece and reading about the culture transported me to the Mediterranean.  However what drew me the most to this novel was the message and what the reader will take away after reading.  The author's note was also extremely powerful.  This is not a light re...

  3.5 Stars- This was a contemporary romance with two very opposite main characters.  Ellie runs her family's deli and is willing to do whatever it takes in order to save it.  The deli is in trouble when a potential big box store is about to move into the neighborhood and would put her family's deli out of business.  Ellie sets out to contact the owner of the building to see if she might be able to stop the sale.  The owner turns out to be someone she knows from high school., Theo. He is rich and privileged, and Ellie does not think things are going to turn out well.  When she meets Theo things seem to go from bad to worse when he gets hit in the head and suffers from amnesia.  The story unfolds into one that keeps you wondering what is going to happen next and if the two of them could actually save the deli and have a relationship.  The book did fool me when I started I thought it was going to go a certain way when Theo, gets hurt. It was a pleas...

 Ready or Not is the perfect read for anyone looking for a great hug in book form. This book tugged my heart strings and I did not want to let go.  Eve has found herself pregnant from a one night stand.  Now she has to deal with the idea of being a single mom and how her brothers and best friend are going to react. She also has to figure out if the father is going to play a role in her life. To top it all off she is unsure of how she feels about her best friend's brother, Shep.  He has always been in the background of her life and now he is no longer with his long term girlfriend, Everything is changing and she is not sure what she can blame on her pregnancy or what she truly is feeling.  This novel is absolutely delightful and will envelop you in its embrace.  Don't miss this perfect Rom-Com novel.  You will not be disappointed.