This book was amazing. The story was so sad and so real that I could picture the characters in my head. This engrossing tale is set during the 1930's, during the Depression when people were driven to desperate measures just to have food to eat. Ellis Reed is a reporter trying to move up the ladder but not having much success. He also takes photographs on the side....he stumbles across two young boys on a front porch with a sign posted "2 Children for Sale" and snaps an emotional photo. The photo ends up in the hands of his boss who asks for an accompanying story which he writes with enthusiasm. After an accident, Ellis has to submit a replacement photo in which he uses different children with the same sign. The plot thickens when Ellis goes back to check on the second set of children and bring them money, food and other items that have been sent to them in care of the newspaper. The children are gone after a few visits and Ellis learns that they were in fact sold even though these children had not been for sale. Joining Ellis on his quest to ind these two children is Lily, the secretary to his boss. Following many different clues taking them on quite a path, the two attempt to locate the children and return them to their mother. The story is absolutely mesmerizing. I could not out it down. The characters are so authentic and real as the story pulls you into this time and place, a very sad one but also a very real time in history--tragic and touching at the same time. Do not miss this book! I know that I will be thinking about it for days to come. Thank you so much to NetGalley for the ARC!

Newspaper reporter Ellis sets off a chain of events , even he is surprised by, when he stops to snap a picture of 2 kids in rural Pennsylvania with a sign in the background saying "2 children for sale". That picture takes the newspapers by storm and changes lives forever. Ellis and his friend Lily are drawn deep into a world they didn't know existed, while trying to right the wrongs in 1931. This book takes place in rural Pennsylvania and New York City after the stock market crash amid the Great Depression! I was transported into the world of Model T cars ( crank front ), Governor Roosevelt, and the underworld the city !
I loved Ellis and Lily and I was routing for them all along, their story and their story of the children had me feeling all the emotions! This book has become a favorite of mine and will stay with me long after I turn the last page

I finished this incredible book last night with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. It all started with a picture...Sold on a Monday Is a riveting tale of desperation; of the consequences of even the most seemingly innocent decisions and the ripple effects that follow; of loss and family and ultimately doing what’s right. The most wonderful characters live in the pages of this book; people who are shaped by circumstances and choices in their past, looking for a future which will bring them happiness, love, fulfillment, and redemption. The backdrop of the Depression adds so many layers to this story, and provides readers with an understanding of the how and why as the events in this story unfold. This wonderful book is written with warmth, heart, compassion, and deep emotions.

Another intriguing, enjoyable, fast paced read by Kristina McMorris! 
Newspaper Reporter Ellis Reed takes a picture on a hot summer afternoon of 2 young boys next to a sign, 2 Children for Sale. Lilly Palmer, the secretary for the newspaper notices the photo and shows it to their boss for a story. Set during the Great Depression, the novel unravels a story of tough times, deceit and the human spirit. This story is vividly and beautifully told. I highly recommend this book! 
- this is an honest review.

While broken down on a rural country road, Ellis Reed, a reporter for a Philadelphia newspaper, takes a photo of two children with a sign in front of them reading "For Sale". Lillian Palmer, a secretary at the same paper, sees more in the photo than just a story and submits it to their boss. So begins a tale of secrets and lies against the backdrop of the desperate times of 1931 America. Kristina McMorris once again creates a spellbinding tale that drew me in from the very beginning. The perilous environment of the Great Depression where your livelihood balances on a fine edge between survival and the breadlines, the sacrifices made in the name of family are vividly brought to life in this heartbreaking novel. Inspired by an actual photo, this book sheds the light on a desolate period in our country's history. I highly recommend this book!

I was familiar with the original photograph and the story behind it so I was interested in seeing how this story would play out. Much research went into the writing of this book. I felt that it was very historically accurate. It was very interesting to see the long reaching affects of a decision made in haste. At times I thought it was a bit long and drawn out, often telling things that really didn’t help the story line. Overall, it was a good interesting book and I enjoyed it. I would recommend it to fans of historical fiction.

I've seen the famous photograph before, and often wondered about the family's story, so was excited to see this book tackle just that. One of my favorite parts was actually the author's note...where the idea for the story is discussed, along with the follow-up to that (in)famous family photo, and the author's goal in writing this story. It feels very period...with the descriptions and vernacular matching up to the era. There's a bit of a love triangle, and some personal dramas that unfold as the characters work through their own issues. It's amazing to see the butterfly effect, however, of one small mistake (at the beginning)...and how that affects so many other people. It really makes you stop and think.

Though an interesting topic/concept, i found the plot predictable and the characters flat. I was put off by the stereotypical/predictable romance element as well.
However, fans of period pieces will enjoy the historical contexts.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.