Review: The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris by Daisy Wood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Note: I received an advanced copy of this book via Edelweiss+

Paris, 1940: War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La Page Cachée.

But when a young woman and her child knock on his door one night and beg for refuge, he knows his only option is to risk it all once more to save a life…

Modern day: Juliette and her husband have finally made it to France on the romantic getaway of her dreams—but as the days pass, all she discovers is quite how far they’ve grown apart. She’s craving a new adventure, so when she happens across a tiny, abandoned shop with a for-sale sign in the window, it feels fated.

Just like with most of these duel time World War II books, I was vastly more interested in the actual World War II story time than I was with the modern day narrative. The hope in a hopeless situation really got me with this particular book.

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Review: The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris by Daisy Wood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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ARC Review: Cradles of the Reich y Jennifer Coburn

Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Note: I received an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley.

Set in Heim Hochland, a Nazi breeding home in Bavaria, this novel explores the intertwined fates of three women during World War II. Gundi, a pregnant university student and secret member of the resistance; Hilde, an enthusiastic supporter of the Nazi cause, thrilled to bear an official's child; and Irma, a nurse seeking to rebuild her life after a personal tragedy. As members of the Lebensborn Society, these women face tremendous risks and sacrifices. Inspired by real historical events, the story delves into the clandestine operations of these maternity homes, where babies deemed "racially fit" were taken from their mothers to be raised in the new Germany. Amidst the darkness, the novel highlights the power of connections and the resilience of women, showcasing their capacity for heroism in the most challenging of times.

This is a must-read for fans of Kate Quinn and little-known World War II stories.  The different perspectives of the women at the Lebensborn Society was fascinating to read about.  The stark contrast between Gundi and Hilde was a great balance.  While the ending, in my opinion, left a bit to be desired, the majority of the book was well-written and engaging.

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Review: The New Couple

The New Couple by Alison James
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Bookouture via NetGalley.

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Review: Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris

Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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