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The Last Bookshop in London

A Novel of World War II

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The Last Bookshop in London

Written by: Madeline Martin
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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The New York Times bestseller—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!

“An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest.”—KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she’d wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.

Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed—a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war.

“A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London.”—JILLIAN CANTOR, author of In Another Time and Half Life

“A love letter to the power of books to unite us, to hold the world together when it’s falling apart around our ears. This fresh take on what London endured during WWII should catapult Madeline Martin to the top tier of historical fiction novelists.”—KAREN ROBARDS, author of The Black Swan of Paris

Don't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover's Library!

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20th Century Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction Fiction England Heartfelt Feel-Good War World War Ii Fiction
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Good storyline, lovely characters. I read a lot of WWII stories and this one was better than most.

Sweet and uplifting.

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I love a book that makes me want to steal away to catch up on the characters and get lost for a while. The Last Bookshop in London was a book like that. Saskia’s narration made the story all the better. A thoroughly enjoyable escape.

A warm listen

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I would recommend this to those interested in WWII stories on the lighter side or tales of coming of age during historical crisis.

Enjoyable Listen

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I enjoyed this book immensely, and was sad to have it end! It describes the challenges of wartime London, the strength of a community and nation, and how books and stories can bring unlikely companions together.

Beautiful story

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I loved this book so much!! It was so much more than I expected it to be!

I loved this

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