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The Lies We Leave Behind by Noelle Salazar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Xe Sands, Patrick Zeller narrates a beautiful story about love and life during the war. Noelle Salazar is now one of my favorite authors.

Not a squishy romance novel- not this book. But by happenstance and coincidence, through pain and suffering, characters meet and find friendships that grow.

I loved the story. The stress and strain of wartime life make a tense story hard to put down. Especially towards the end of the book. And may I suggest Kleenex.

Though I was fortunate to borrow this audiobook from Libby, this is another I may be forced to buy as I already miss the characters.

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The Liberty Scarf by Aimie K. Runyan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was charming in a way you don’t expect from a World War I novel. The scarf is the tie between the women and their lives. Ann Marie Gideon, Gary Furlong, Caroline Hewitt, Saskia Maarleveld narrate the couples involved. Such a beautiful story I may have to buy the audible and read it again. This time I might take notes to make sure I know whose point of view each voice is.

I love reading books about women doing the jobs of the men during war; women finding themselves and making rules that make sense to society rather than stuck in caveman days and mores.

This audioedition came from Libby. I’m so glad to have that opportunity. Please give this book a read.

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The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Here’s the part of the blurb on Goodreads that pulled me in:

Family secrets come to light as a young woman fights to save herself, and others, in a Nazi-run baby factory—a real-life Handmaid’s Tale—during World War II.

Adriana Allergri’s novel is beautifully written. Barrie Kreinik, Dallin Bradford, and Saskia Maarleveld narrate the story, keeping the reader engaged.

I must admit I wanted more about the actual Sunflower House, but I can see it as a safe haven in a crazy world. I loved the main character, Allina, and the people she loves help you see the bright spot in a paranoia-inducing world.

Libby supplied this audiobook. Thank you. I hope many get the chance to read this.

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The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tracey Lange has written a book a little out of my norm to read. With the help of Barrie Kreinik’s narrating skills I was soon deep into the story and the characters.

Remember the adage, ‘Dont judge a book by the cover’? We are reminded that people are walking books. That ex-jailbird isn’t all she seems to be. That person who follows the rules might now, and the male who seems to have his life in order may be a mess. But in discovering who these people really are we have the adventure from their points of view.

The Connellys of County Down was a quick read of a couple nights so if your looking for something lighter, this is it.

I was lucky to find this book on Libby. It’s worth the read.

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