The Bookseller's Secret

                                                

3/5
There was no thrill, there was no excitement. This is one book that just dragged on and on. Not once was there much actual activity of her being a spy. It is definitely a non action book, with lots of dialog that was not that interesting.

I know this biased on a real person. I hope her life was not as boring as the book. Nancy Milford was an actual person who was an author. But she didn't seem that inspiring. Her counter part I liked somewhat better. The characters are not that much better. It alternates between two female authors that can't write. One in the present and Nancy Mitford. I did not find them intriguing as I should have I'm sure. They just seemed flat.

The setting is WWII. Lots going on and yet this book had none of it. These people act as if there was no war going on, but claim they are tired of the war. They had champagne, food and other things that were readily unavailable at this time because of the rationing Then there are a few now dated word and phrases in the past tense.

Not a favorite of mine.

The Last Bookshop in London

 

4/5
A book for book lovers set in WWII London during the Blitz.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, with some touching moments. The book lover in me enjoyed it even more.

The characters were likable and some even unique. The author did an excellent job of writing the true bookworm. “Just one more chapter” “Falling into the book” two quotes that are easily noted and often said by book lovers everywhere.

Her writing was easy to read and enjoyable. At times it was obvious that things were not realistic but still she wove the story well.

As most know I am not big on romantic novels. There is not much romance but just enough to make it a feel good ending.

I will read more from this author.

Goodnight from London

4/5
3.5 rounded up.
Nice easy story. Not a lot happens but still interesting. Good characters that are likable. The whole story of the Blitz told from a viewpoint of an American reporter. Was expecting a little more excitement but was ok with out it.

Some romance, a little friendship and a lot of nice easy reading.