cover blurb - When the Blitz imperils the heart of a London neighborhood, three young women must use their fighting spirit to save the community's beloved library. The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan is based on a true story, and I would say the author did some research.
Juliet is the new deputy librarian at Bethnal Green. She is immediately entrenched in the community and as the Nazi bombs move everyone down into the tunnels, she is determined to keep everyone reading. She has the folks bring down shelves, books, and she starts reading out loud at night. Unity is the key.
Katie works in the library, finds herself to be an impending unwed mother (her beau is dead on the front line), but finds the strength to determine her own fate. Thank goodness for the library and neighbor ladies.
Sofie, a Jewish refugee, also finds calm and strength with the library. Juliet is key to all of their fates. The background of war unites so many and this book tells the tale. Strong characters, fear, love, life - it's all wrapped up in this page turning story. I cared about them all. Good job.
