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"One adorably British odd couple . . . Charming." — People
“An exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death . . . heart-breaking yet ultimately uplifting . . Everyone should read this book.” — Ruth Hogan, author of Queenie Malone’s Paradise Hotel
Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Be Frank with Me, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live.
It''s never too late to start living.
Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world—all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isn’t going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion.
Then she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable neighbor, the recently widowed Stanley—afternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties.
While the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Rose’s new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhood—of losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead.
But now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye?
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From the USA Today bestselling author of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett comes a heartwarming story of found family, love, and making connections through books set against the bombing of London during WWII.
London, 1938: The bookstore just doesn’t feel the same to Gertie Bingham ever since the death of her beloved husband Harry. Bingham Books was a dream they shared together, and without Harry, Gertie wonders if it’s time to take her faithful old lab, Hemingway, and retire to the seaside. But fate has other plans for Gertie.
In Germany, Hitler is on the rise, and Jewish families are making the heart-wrenching decision to send their children away from the growing turmoil. After a nudge from her dear friend Charles, Gertie decides to take in one of these refugees, a headstrong teenage girl named Hedy. Willful and fearless, Hedy reminds Gertie of herself at the same age, and shows her that she can’t give up just yet. With the terrible threat of war on the horizon, the world needs people like Gertie Bingham and her bookshop.
When the Blitz begins and bombs whistle overhead, Gertie and Hedy come up with the idea to start an air raid book club. Together with neighbors and bookstore customers, they hold lively discussions of everything from Winnie the Pooh to Wuthering Heights. After all, a good book can do wonders to bolster people’s spirits, even in the most trying times.
But even the best book can only provide a temporary escape, and as the tragic reality of the war hits home, the book club faces unimaginable losses. They will need all the strength of their stories and the bonds they’ve formed to see them through to brighter days.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
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''Touching and heartwarming . . . get those tissues ready'' JILL MANSELL ''A warm and tender tale about the power of books'' RUTH HOGAN'' As the bombs began to fall, the book club kept their hopes alive... London, 1938. Bookseller Gertie Bingham is facing difficult times, having just lost her beloved husband, Harry, and with a lingering sadness at never having been able to have a child of her own. Struggling to face running the bookshop she and Harry opened together, Gertie is preparing to sell up and move away when she is asked if she would be willing to take in a young Jewish refugee from Germany. Gertie is unsure and when sullen teenager Hedy Fischer arrives, Gertie fears she has nothing left to give the troubled girl. But when the German bombers come and the lights go out over London, Gertie and Hedy realise that joining forces will make them stronger, and that books have the power to bring young and old together and unite a community in need in its darkest hour...''A charming, uplifting story of resourceful women and the healing power of books'' CLARE CHAMBERS''A heartwarming and tender ode to the power of storytelling and friendship'' EMILIA HART''I loved this. A sweet and nourishing ode to books that historical fiction fans will love'' KATE THOMPSON ''Tender, touching and utterly heartwarming'' SARAH STEELE ''A wonderful story of strong female friendship and found family . . . I absolutely adored it'' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review ''Beautiful and moving in a way that we need right now'' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review ''A beautiful depiction of a community striving to survive together'' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review ''A gentle, heartwarming read'' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review
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''A heart-warming tale about resilience, friendships and family, and the inestimable power of the written word'' RUTH HOGAN''A heart-warming depiction of strong female friendships tested by suffering - Annie Lyons really is the queen of the wartime saga'' CLARE CHAMBERS
Can two young women and one book change the course of war?
1940. Whip-smart librarian Peggy Sparks is determined to make sure that her brother Joe returns from the frontline to their London home, which they share with their beloved mother and grandmother. So when she is offered a once-in-a-lifetime job at the heart of the war effort, Peggy jumps at the prospect of making a real contribution to her country. But when she finds herself working under the fanciful socialite Lady Marigold Cecily, Peggy discovers that those around her are more keen on dancing at the Café de Paris than on ending the war. Writing accounts of her daily life is the only thing keeping Peggy''s hopes alive. But when she finds her inner-most thoughts accidentally published by the Ministry of Information, Peggy realises she needs Marigold''s help to save her job, and to bring her brother home . . .From the author of The Air Raid Book Club comes a powerful tale of unexpected friendship, community and two remarkable women who change the course of the war. Full of heart, emotion and drama, it is the perfect uplifting story for fans of Kate Thompson and Natasha Lester.''A joyous read that I couldn''t put down. I loved it'' LIZ FENWICK''Annie Lyons writes with compassion and heart, leaving the reader feeling like there is always hope, even in the darkest times'' KATE STOREY''This book is a delight! A warm hug of a story with gorgeous characters who felt like friends... Loved it! KERRY BARRETTWHAT EARLY READERS ARE ALREADY SAYING ABOUT A GIRLS'' GUIDE TO WINNING THE WAR:''I loved every page of it...I Iove, love, loved it'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''So many emotions, fabulous writing and a thoroughly enjoyable read!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Heartfelt and real'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Inspirational'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Very moving book and very evocative of the era'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A joyous read that I couldn''t put down. I loved it'' Liz Fenwick''A heartwarming novel about resilience and the power of female friendship'' Good Housekeeping126 kr
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Lontoo 1938. Vanhaa kirjakauppaa pitävä Gertie Bingham on surun murtama: rakas aviomies Harry on kuollut, ja Gertielle pitää seuraa enää vain vanha labradorinnoutaja Hemingway. Samaan aikaan Euroopassa tuhannet juutalaiset pakenevat Hitlerin Saksasta turvallisempiin maihin. Yksi heistä, teini-ikäinen Hedy, päätyy Gertien hoteisiin.
Saksa aloittaa sodan, ja pian Hitlerin pommikoneet levittävät varjonsa myös Lontoon ylle. Ilmahälytyksistä ja pommisuojaan juoksemisesta tulee arkipäivää, mutta Gertie ja Hedy saavat idean pommisuojan uumenissa kokoontuvasta lukupiiristä. Nalle Puh ja Humiseva harju tulevat tutuiksi lukupiiriläisille samalla kun maailma ympärillä palaa.
Yksi pommi muuttaa kuitenkin kaiken, eivätkä lukupiiriläiset pysty enää sulkemaan muuta maailmaa ulkopuolelleen. Surun ja menetysten keskellä ystävyys ja tarinat tarjoavat hengähdystauon ja turvapaikan. Kirjan on suomentanut Anna-Mari Raaska.
Annie Lyons on brittiläinen bestseller-kirjailija ja luovan kirjoittamisen opettaja. Ennen kirjailijanuraansa hän on toiminut muun muassa kirjakauppiaana. Pommisuojan lukupiiri on Lyonsin ensimmäinen suomennettu teos.
"Tämä lämmin ja haikea tarina rakkaudesta, rohkeudesta ja perheestä on kerrassaan hurmaava. Viimeiset luvut luin kyynelehtien." – Fiona Lucas
"Koskettava ja herkkä kertomus ystävyyden parantavasta voimasta ja kirjojen taiasta." – Ruth Hogan
"Annie Lyons on punonut taidokkaasti yhteen sodan kauhut ja ihmisen periksiantamattomuuden, rakkauden voiman ja ystävyyden merkityksen." – Kerry Barrett
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Lontoo 1938. Vanhaa kirjakauppaa pitävä Gertie Bingham on surun murtama: rakas aviomies Harry on kuollut, ja Gertielle pitää seuraa enää vain vanha labradorinnoutaja Hemingway. Samaan aikaan Euroopassa tuhannet juutalaiset pakenevat Hitlerin Saksasta turvallisempiin maihin. Yksi heistä, teini-ikäinen Hedy, päätyy Gertien hoteisiin.
Saksa aloittaa sodan, ja pian Hitlerin pommikoneet levittävät varjonsa myös Lontoon ylle. Ilmahälytyksistä ja pommisuojaan juoksemisesta tulee arkipäivää, mutta Gertie ja Hedy saavat idean pommisuojan uumenissa kokoontuvasta lukupiiristä. Nalle Puh ja Humiseva harju tulevat tutuiksi lukupiiriläisille samalla kun maailma ympärillä palaa.
Yksi pommi muuttaa kuitenkin kaiken, eivätkä lukupiiriläiset pysty enää sulkemaan muuta maailmaa ulkopuolelleen. Surun ja menetysten keskellä ystävyys ja tarinat tarjoavat hengähdystauon ja turvapaikan. Kirjan on suomentanut Anna-Mari Raaska.
Annie Lyons on brittiläinen bestseller-kirjailija ja luovan kirjoittamisen opettaja. Ennen kirjailijanuraansa hän on toiminut muun muassa kirjakauppiaana. Pommisuojan lukupiiri on Lyonsin ensimmäinen suomennettu teos.
"Tämä lämmin ja haikea tarina rakkaudesta, rohkeudesta ja perheestä on kerrassaan hurmaava. Viimeiset luvut luin kyynelehtien." – Fiona Lucas
"Koskettava ja herkkä kertomus ystävyyden parantavasta voimasta ja kirjojen taiasta." – Ruth Hogan
"Annie Lyons on punonut taidokkaasti yhteen sodan kauhut ja ihmisen periksiantamattomuuden, rakkauden voiman ja ystävyyden merkityksen." – Kerry Barrett
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