Well I am still thinking about this audiobook long after I have finished it because it was so enjoyable! Set in WW[[ in England the story centres around Gertie Bingham and her bookshop in London. Gertie takes in a young Jewish refugee called Hedy Fischer and the story goes from there and you get to see how their relationship develops. There are an amazing cast of wonderful characters on the novel that I became invested in and the fact that this story is set in a book shop is an added bonus as so many book titles are dropped in too. The story is emotional in parts and I felt a real lump in my throat at one point, a sign of an excellent book, and also down to the incredible narration from Jilly Bond who really brought the story to life. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this audiobook with its uplifting wartime spirit that echoes throughout. Thank you Netgalley and Headline Audio.

This is my favourite historic fiction type of book, a story during Second World War and about the power of books. Yes this story is about war but what I love most isn’t base in war. This story is really about friendship, love, importance of community, and the power of books not just belong to heal but the way book can unify people. The growth of the characters, the beautiful way is written, is about the kindness of humanity. My only downfall will be that I felt it a bit rushed in the ending.