This was a gift from a great aunt and we love it dearly. Momma had it memorized quickly and recited it lovingly at bed time and in the middle of the night.

One of my favorites

Compelling, sad, informative. An excellent book even for people who usually bounce off non-fiction. But not a cheery time, I wouldn't lie to you!

I thought this book was silly!

I took this book out because of the title, but, in fact, there was very little to do with a library. The story centers around a boy who goes into library to look up the answer to a question that occurs to him. Once inside the library, he meets strange people and winds up in a strange unpleasant place. The book seems to suggest that all of this happens because he has trouble saying no to people, but that is never further explored. And upon his return home, supposedly after at least several days or weeks have passed, there is no reaction to his return from his mom. This may be better as a young adult read.

While this is not my genre and while I did not love this book, It does do an excellent job of portraying the conflicts and challenges faced by gay men in the 1050’s in France. Baldwin’s central character brings to life the dichotomy of emotions faced as he struggles to come to terms with his undeniable attraction to men while harboring an understanding of society’s expectations for traditional marriage and family. A well written and thoughtful narrative.

What an interesting book! On the surface it is a story about a mother troubled by many ailments, many of which no one can seem to diagnose, that result in her not being able to walk all the time. She and her adult daughter, who has put her life on hold to care for her, leave England and go to Spain to see a doctor who may be able to help her. But this book is really about a relationship between a mother and daughter, and about people coming to terms with themselves. But what really makes this book special is the writing which is so descriptive and engaging in a way I have not found before in a book. A definite must read.

Novella in which Harry Dresden helps a former criminal go straight.

Great!

Having recently discovered epistolary books and with a recommendation from GoodReads I chose this book. I also love WWII era and historic fiction. What a wonderful read! The characters were so real that I fell in love. The description of the Channel Islands make me want to arrive by boat to see Guernsey rise from the shore. I highly recommend this delightful tale of love and loss, the hardships of life during the German Occupation and the hope of new beginnings.