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Finishing this book shortly but I can‘t stop myself from writing a review now. I don‘t know why I read Persephone so infrequently. They always offer such a breath of fresh air. This one is another WWII story, which tend to be overdone, however Nobel focused specifically on the issue of London children being sent away for safety during the Blitz. Doreen is one such child, and she‘s bright and endearing, much like Sara Crewe and Anne Shirley.

My Persephone Books haul:
“The Blank Wall” by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
“Doreen” by Barbara Noble (plus one copy for a pal)
Postcards
Bookmarks
Ornament from Persephone endpapers
*not pictured: a splendid Persephone tote*

It was so hard to limit myself.. especially when the couple shopping next to me were hauling 10+ books. But I knew I had to save suitcase room for the loot I might find at the bookshops on Charing Cross Rd...

#PersephoneBooks

These Persephone books have been languishing on my TBR shelf for months. Which of these are a #mustreadasap ? #paperbackwriter #heyjune

Today‘s book haul. I was so excited that I could buy the extra bookmarks! #persephonebooks

My #bookmail yesterday was my monthly selection from #Persephone. My Persephone collection is growing quickly!

The most recent episode of the Backlisted podcast features Max Porter (Grief...Feathers) leading a discussion on Cary's Horse's Mouth but also introduces this new-to-me WWII novel that apparently works magic with the girl narrator's point of view, now back in print thanks to Persephone.
https://soundcloud.com/backlistedpod/horses-mouth-joyce-carey