Book description
A forbidden wartime romance begins just as German planes fill the skies over London in 1940. A playful and heartfelt read perfect for fans of Dear. Mrs. Bird, The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir, and The Last Bookshop in London.
When Maisie Beckett arrives to work at her brother’s hobby shop while…
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Hobby Shop on Barnaby Street as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I like stories of everyday people dealing with WWII, and this is it. London during the Blitz is a difficult place to find love, but Maisie and Cal are trying.
The book is well-researched and well-written, making readers feel the daily struggle of staying safe and the terror of night raids. I loved the hobby shop and would've liked to have seen more of the stock and customers, but the main characters are compelling enough that you root for them from page one.
Clever of the author to tease the reader at the end...no spoilers! This is the first in…
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