Bloomsbury Girls

Interesting English book. The characters were believable, but not very interesting. I may not finish it.

I found this story incredibly delightful despite not having yet read Jenner’s first novel, Jane Austen Society. I was happy to discover this did not hinder my experience of reading this book despite several characters from her first novel making appearances.

The character development for every character I found quite strong. I really enjoyed Jenner’s writing style and providing anecdotes for each characters’ backstory throughout the novel. The reader got a sense of how they all ended up in the bookshop and the rationale behind their behavior. The three leading female characters are truly a force to be reckoned with. The story really showcased what women were up against post war with the men who survived and were returning back into the workforce and society.

As a lover of classic literature, there were several titles and authors woven into this book that elevated the experience for me. I absolutely adored the integration of famous authors (Samuel Becket, Daphne DuMauier) and other well-known pop culture figures pertaining to the era woven into befriending the characters.

Thank you to Netgalley, St.Martin’s Press, and Natalie Jenner for an ebook ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Heartwarming and inspiring. Slow to start but excellent character development building to a justice-for-all ending. Read if you like: 1950s Historical Fiction Women supporting women Books about books Independent female leads Bookstores

Love historical fiction and any book about bookstores. This has both! Great characters. Love these ladies and how they navigate a world run by men. Funny how many things are still the same. Satisfying ending.