The Last Bookshop in London - Madeline Martin

The Last Bookshop in London

By Madeline Martin

  • Release Date: 2021-04-06
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 769 Ratings)
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Description

The New York Times bestseller—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!

“An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest.”—KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she’d wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.

Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed—a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war.

“A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London.”—JILLIAN CANTOR, author of In Another Time and Half Life

“A love letter to the power of books to unite us, to hold the world together when it’s falling apart around our ears. This fresh take on what London endured during WWII should catapult Madeline Martin to the top tier of historical fiction novelists.”—KAREN ROBARDS, author of The Black Swan of Paris

Don't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover's Library!

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Reviews

  • A pleasurable young adult read

    4
    By rblathart
    Gives a nice insight to London during the bombings!

  • Heartwarming

    5
    By Cutthroat fly girl
    Although the story was so amazing in bringing to life the life in London during WW2. I found it also gave me a deeper appreciation for what our parents and grandparents went through during the war. The courage they had to find within themselves to face each day. And how thankful I am for freedom that we take for granted. An extremely well written book!

  • A delightful read

    5
    By RefrigeratorChef
    This gem of a book is a page turner and I couldn’t put it down. Enjoy!

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    5
    By Dookie4411stone
    Absolutely An Amazing Book!

  • Good story

    5
    By ElliotPepper
    This book was a good narrative on how people survived the bombing of London. A realistic account with believable characters.

  • This was a joy to read

    5
    By Kmcfp
    Smart, heart warming, a bit sad too. Great story.

  • Last Bookshop in London

    5
    By Imagen Leigh
    The storyline was amazing! I loved the whole thing from the very beginning!

  • Compelling

    4
    By despat70
    The descriptions in this work were riveting. I felt as though I were right there alongside Grace as she endured and dare I say, thrived, during the Blitz.

  • Couldn’t put it down

    5
    By Jazzy lady 64
    This book is perfect for those who love books, history, and love stories. I laughed and I cried. I turned each page eager to see what would happen next. I loved it.

  • The Last Bookseller in London

    5
    By Dacula Dude
    A very enjoyable read with a cast of interesting and resolute Londoners during an incredible period of wartime loss destruction. I will certainly recommend this to anyone.

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