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Our book club members are currently discussing a novel that even seasoned readers of World War II fiction are saying has given them a glimpse into new aspects of the era, Kristin Harmel's The Book of Lost Names. Another of our ongoing discussions is of a book that dives into untapped elements of Greek mythology, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne.

We also revisit last year's discussion of Alex George's delightful slice-of-life exploration of 1920s Paris, The Paris Hours.

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Davina

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Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, a young woman with a talent for forgery helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis in this unforgettable historical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the "epic and heart-wrenching World War II tale" (Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Winemaker's Wife.

"I was expecting a typical, light read about a girl who meets a boy in Paris, falls in love, survives the war, etc. Yawn... However, that is not what you get from the book. I found it to be both heartwarming and heartbreaking while at the same time giving the reader a refreshing look at a rarely chronicled element of WWII. I highly recommend this book to anyone but particularly historical fiction fans." - cynthial

"I really enjoyed this book. I have read other books set during World War II, and The Book of Lost Names added another layer of knowledge. I typically read at night when I go to bed, and this book kept me up later than usual because I so wanted to know what happened next." - Patricia Ann

"I have read quite a few books recently set during WWII and found this one refreshingly different in that it delved into topics I didn't know much about. I love when a book interests me so much that I do extra digging into the historical back story." - Gabi

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Last year, BookBrowse's book club discussed The Paris Hours by Alex George. It received many positive comments, so we're revisiting it now that the book is released in paperback.

Told over the course of a single day in 1927, The Paris Hours takes four ordinary people whose stories, told together, are as extraordinary as the glorious city they inhabit.

"I think it was beautifully written, engaging and will recommend it to my reading friends. It was the kind of book to be savored, I didn't feel the need to rush through it to find out what happens as much as to read leisurely and enjoy all that was happening and being wonderfully described." - PinkLady

"I loved reading this book. I enjoyed the inter-connectedness of the characters. What I most appreciated about the story line was the fact that all problems were not neatly resolved by the final page...A true slice of life, as it really is." - shirleyl

"The writing was beautiful and I marked several passages I want to remember. The characters' stories were compelling and I became attached to them and grieved with them. The plotting also kept me involved as I noted the various places and people that linked the characters. The mysteries that were intertwined were cleverly done. I became immersed in the story and read it quickly and when I was done I just sat for awhile to absorb all I learned and all the emotions I felt." - gerrieb

The discussion of The Paris Hours took place last spring, so the forum is closed for new posts at this time, but you can read the almost 200 comments on 20 topics, or explore more about the book, via the links below.

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