My favorite books of 2019
2019 was another great year for me. I read piles of stellar books, and today I’m sharing my tip-top favorites.
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2019 was another great year for me. I read piles of stellar books, and today I’m sharing my tip-top favorites.
I’ve heard good things about Susan Meissner’s historical fiction for years, but I must admit, it was the cover that convinced me to give her latest work a try: it was popping up all over the MMD Reading Challenge pinterest board for this category at the beginning of the year! Now that I’ve read it, I have a difficult time connecting the stylishly dressed woman on the cover to any characters in the novel, but since the teenage protagonist dreams of becoming a fashion designer it’s not too far off. The story takes place during the London Blitz, which is probably why it reminded me so strongly of Kate Morton’s The Secret Keeper. Enjoyable and moving.
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