The Berlin Letters

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

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Really liked this book about a woman trying to get her long lost father out of jail in East Berlin. The last 50 pages were really gripping as she travels right into the heart of the Stasi before the wall came down. So interesting to read about the part that punk rock bands played during that time.

@kspenmoll

kspenmoll So glad you enjoyed the book! I knew so little about West/East Berlin & the Wall etc. 3w

Ruthiella @Lesliereadsalot @kspenmoll If you have not read it yet, I highly recommend this nonfiction book about the German Democratic Republic.

Stasiland: True Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall

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Lesliereadsalot 👍 @Ruthiella 3w

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Lesliereadsalot

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

1. Spots for sure. I love polka dots.
2. Tagged book and I have eight more on my shelf (and one to pick up tomorrow)! Distracted by my jigsaw puzzle.

@TheSpineView #Two4Tuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 3w

kspenmoll I loved this book-hope you enjoy it! 3w

Lesliereadsalot It‘s good! Reading on your recommendation 🩷 @kspenmoll 3w

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kspenmoll

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

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The emotional depth of this tagged novel is the reason I‘ve not reviewed it.I needed time to process.This historical fiction is told in both narrative & letters, covering the time span from the erecting of the Berlin Wall to its fall.Luisa Voekler,born in East Berlin, but now an agent for the CIA in the U.S.,works decoding World War II messages.When the Wall had just wire,Luisa‘s mother threw her over the wire to her parents in West Berlin.⬇️

kspenmoll ⬆️ As a child,her grandfather prepped her for this work by providing coded puzzles for her to solve & scavenger hunts.After his death, Louisa discovered a secret cachet of letters written by her father,whom she thought was dead. Her grandfather had hidden these letters in a place where she would eventually find them.Luisa goes rogue from the CIA,& travels to East Berlin determined to rescue her father from an East Berlin jail. (edited) 2mo

kspenmoll This novel also impressed upon me the role that East Berlin punk rock bands had in the fall of the Wall as they were allowed to travel into West Berlin to play in concerts. They embedded lyrics crying for freedom,human rights, etc. their music was so loud the lyrics were list on East Berlin officials.These scenes were heart warming- all based on truth. https://bibliolore.org/tag/punk-rock/ 2mo

Cuilin Well that‘s right up my alley. Stacked. I think I will add Cold War period to #BookedInTime. 2mo

kspenmoll @Cuilin With your interest in history, I think you will enjoy this book! 2mo

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kspenmoll

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

#weeklyfavorites 10/1-10/5
Tagged book 1960s-1989 when the Berlin Wall was torn down. I plan to review this book later. #historicalfiction

Read4life

Read4life I look forward to reading your review. 💙💙💙 (edited) 2mo

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kspenmoll

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

My week. #sundaybuddyread #BeyondthePageBookstoreMystery #PortalstoWonderthroughScienceandPoetry #HitlersPeople #EvilIncarnated #ConfrontationswithaBodyofMemory #aColdWarNovel
#coffeeandbooks

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kspenmoll

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

This is love. 💗

Suet624 Awww…💕 2mo

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kspenmoll

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

Indulging myself at the hair salon today. I adore getting my hair massaged during a shampoo! Starting this book.

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REPollock

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

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Absolutely couldn‘t put it down. I admit have a personal attachment to the setting, having been an exchange student in West Berlin before the wall came down.

jdiehr It's like a magic wand 🪄 6mo

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Karisimo

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

Interesting combo! My June #bookspin is a historical fiction carry-over from last month; #doublespin is a middle grade horror story!

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!! 6mo

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Reecaspieces

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

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This book is so good!

https://reecaspieces.com/2024/03/11/the-berlin-letters-by-katherine-reay-histori...

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SilversReviews

The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay

“Bestselling author Katherine Reay returns with an unforgettable tale of the Cold War and a CIA code breaker who risks everything to free her father from an East German prison.”

FULL SPOTLIGHT: https://tinyurl.com/2kya8tyn

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The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel | Katherine Reay