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The blackout book club

In 1942, a promise to her brother before he goes off to war puts Avis Montgomery in the unlikely position of head librarian and book club organizer in small-town Maine. The women of her club band together as the war comes dangerously close, but their friendships are tested by secrets, and they must...

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Main Author: Green, Amy Lynn (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis, MN : Bethany House Publishers, 2022.
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Book clubs (Discussion groups) > Fiction.
Librarians > Fiction.
Female friendship > Fiction.
World War, 1939-1945 > United States > Fiction.
Maine > Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Christian fiction.
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Summary:In 1942, a promise to her brother before he goes off to war puts Avis Montgomery in the unlikely position of head librarian and book club organizer in small-town Maine. The women of her club band together as the war comes dangerously close, but their friendships are tested by secrets, and they must decide whether depending on each other is worth the cost.
Physical Description:371 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:9780764239564
0764239562
9780764240836
0764240838
Author Notes:Amy Lynn Green has always loved history and reading, and she enjoys speaking with book clubs, writing groups, and libraries all around the country. Her debut novel, Things We Didn't Say , was nominated for a 2021 Minnesota Book Award, won two Carol Awards, and received a starred review from both Booklist and Library Journal . Amy and her family make their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit amygreenbooks.com to learn more.

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