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Another good book I might have missed out on if not for Litsy. This one was a #SundayBuddyRead with @TheBookHippie

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I did not make my #Top24Of24 yet, and it‘s because I hoped to finish this before the end of the year. Mission accomplished!

Elegantly written, this is based on the true story of Varian Fry and his attempt to rescue Jewish artists and others deemed enemies of the Germans and secret them to the US during WWII. Fry also has secret passions deemed abhorrent in the culture, and it‘s this constant hiding and tension that carries the novel ⬇️⬇️⬇️

A fascinating article that reminded me this #sundaybuddyread. Found the link via npr‘s IG account.

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This was an amazing book, based on a true story of one man‘s efforts to evacuate famous artists and intellectuals from Europe during WWII, to keep them safe from Nazi persecution. Truly fascinating. Another great #SundayBuddyRead pick! @TheBookHippie

This book gave me another piece of WWII history. It also asks the question is one life better saved over another life?

I also learned it is harder to stay on schedule for #SundayBuddyRead sections when I choose audio over print.

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Another great pick for #SundayBuddyRead that wasn‘t on my radar until Christine chose it. A piece of history I knew little about featuring a group of everyday heroes, led by Varian Fry who worked tirelessly to get artists, writers, scientists & other enemies out of Nazi-occupied France. While there could have been a little less romance/relationship drama, the author did an amazing job weaving fact & fiction together compellingly.

Tagged is my favorite book this month. Bracket from @Catsandbooks 💚 #readingbracket2024

This was very good even if I would edit out some of the romantic stuff.

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Finished in time for tomorrow‘s #sundaybuddyread historical fiction based on an American rescue organization trying to get artists and writers out of Europe and away from the Nazis. I had no idea about this part of the resistance and I can‘t wait to watch the Netflix series based on this book

I rarely predict what books will stay with me or end up one of my top reads of the year, but this one will do both. I was especially impressed with how Orringer mixed historical fiction closely tied to research to shed light on a niche pocket of this history, with invented characters and scenarios to represent broader themes that were occurring all around them at the time. Looking forward to reading more of her work.

I really enjoyed this historical fiction novel about Varian Fry and his time in France during WWII rescuing Jewish artists and refugees. An amazing story, beautifully told. I did the audiobook version and the narration was wonderful. I do wish I read it as I feel I missed some details, but still was thoroughly engaged. Read for #sundaybuddyread

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High hopes! Two buddy reads: #sundaybuddyread #literarycrew
#readyourkindle #fionafiggandkittylanemystery #ladyworthingtonmysteries #historicalfiction #hitlerspeople - reading just a few of his people per week #nonfiction
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I just cannot get this image out of my mind!
“ …Miss Palmer in a filmy gown the color of boiled octopus; its hem must have caught on her heel as she was dressing, and a length of torn lace trailed her like a tentacle.”
The author is so adept at spoofing on the buffoon Jay Allen & his sidekick Miss Palmer. Humor is a welcome relief while reading. #sundaybuddyread

#weirdwords #weirdwordwednesday @CBee