Monday, December 19, 2022

Book Review: The Blackout Book Club, by Amy Lynn Green

For the last two weeks, we've been wiped out by Covid. It's the first time we've had it, and despite our vaccines, it's really done a number on us. 

The one perk? Lots of time for reading, 
and this book was the perfect balm for a rough few weeks.

The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green appealed to me from the start. Historical fiction, a library, letters from the front, and a secret backstory - what's not to love?

Avis Montgomery unexpectedly finds herself as a librarian in a privately owned library in small-town Maine. When the owner threatens to close the library, Avis creates a book club in an attempt to save the special place. A disparate group of men and women start to gather on Saturday mornings to read classics and favourites. As their lives weave together, they start to learn the power of story - fictional and real - to save communities and themselves. 

I loved this book! Amy's writing is beautiful, creative, and clear. I could see every person and imagine every corner of the library. Different characters lead different chapters, and each voice was perfectly clear. Amy also mixed in a few letters from the front, as well as "notes" from the book club meetings, all of which made for a fun narrative experience.


And check out this beautiful piece from Amy's Facebook page. Isn't this charming and kind?



I completely recommend getting two copies of this book - 
one for yourself and one to give as a Christmas gift.


You can learn more about Amy's books and writing at 

www.facebook.com/AmyGreenBooks


Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.



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