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If you are unsure what book to pick next then let this be your sign. This book is everything you don’t even know that you need.

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❁ This book was nothing short of 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴. From the characters and the plot to the style of writing. It was somehow completely 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 all at the same time.

❁ I have read a few 𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 books and have always found myself much preferring one perspective to the other and have found the breaks in between nothing but inconvenient or as though one side felt entirely like an afterthought. That was not the case with this book at all. I 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 both timelines and the characters in each were 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹

❁ The one part I though that I missed in this book was more of a backstory about Grace and her own mother although it would have been some how misplaced in this book as the story certainly belonged more to Hans and Matilda however I would definitely read another book focussed on this (𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀).

❁ Overall I 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 this book, I think it will definitely make my 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. The writing style was an 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 that transported me back in time as I experienced every high and every low. I felt every bit as 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 as Grace and as though I was turning the pages of my family history, not hers. 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀.

I read so many books in the historical fiction genre set during World War Two that at this stage it takes a lot for a book in this genre to really stand out but The Bookseller of Dachau was certainly one of those books. Two sittings was all it took for me to make my way through this incredible book from Shari J. Ryan. She is an author new to me but this certainly won’t be the last book that I will read by her if this brilliant story is anything to go by. We’ve all read countless books set during this turbulent and horrifying period of history but this story was different as instead of focusing on what went on in the Dachau concentration camp the attention centres on those left behind specifically Matilda and how she came to live in the town of Dachau. How did the residents cope with what was going on on their doorstep? Did they even know the true extent of the brutality and crimes of hatred that were ongoing behind the walls of the camp or were they just concerned about keeping their own heads above water during the most dangerous times in attempt to just survive?

This is a love story that’s both heart-breaking and shocking and one which will strike a chord with everyone who reads it. It’s really character driven and all the better for it as you get such a deep insight into what spurs on the main character Matilda. She is a warrior through and through - fierce, loyal, dependable and courageous. Those terms are banded about quite often when it comes to female characters trying to survive during the war but in this case each word is truly justified and describes her perfectly. The loss, trauma and devastation that she experiences never comes across as superficial and just thrown in to the story to add some spice and drama instead you feel as if she could have been a real person during this time and you root for her on every step in her journey and wish for nothing but a positive outcome despite this seeming to be next to impossible. The Bookseller of Dachau is difficult to leave out of your hands once you have started it and it’s a story that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page as these characters make such an impact on you and you are left with plenty of food for thought.

The story is told in a dual timeline format moving effortlessly between the past and the present. The two strands of the story merge together with ease and never once felt disjointed. In the present day, Grace lives in Boston and is disenchanted with her job as an architect. She works hard but never achieves any promotions but instead her male boss views her more or less as a dogsbody. Straight away you sense that she is restless and needs a change. ’I feel like I’m in this place - a fork in the road, and I have no clue who I am, who I’m supposed to be, or where I should be going’. When a letter arrives from Germany containing details of a property that she has inherited from someone she has never heard of before, well her life is turned upside down. But I loved how she just went with the flow and it was like she could tell deep down that going to Germany was what she was meant to do. It’s like she had a mission to complete which began with her mother searching for her biological parents and having died she could no longer complete it but Grace would do her utmost best to do so.

I really enjoyed Grace’s chapters as I felt they moulded really well with the uncovering of the story from the past that led her to this point in time, to the town of Dachau and the bookshop with so many important tales to tell. The chapters from Grace’s perspective offered a breather when things in the past were veering on the heavy side and also allowed the reader to slowly join the dots together. Although I am glad to say that I never guessed specifics until just before the point of reveal. Archie who works in the bookshop is like a guide taking Grace by the hand and feeding her clues through the papers left behind by Matilda. He was never pushy or too forthcoming instead allowing Grace the space to discover the answers to so many questions. He understood the importance of what was going on and never wanted to rush it. He knew Grace had a family history to uncover and if he just told her everything she wouldn’t appreciate what she was reading and therefore wouldn’t be able to use it to help reconcile where she was in her own life. The story in the present was wonderfully executed as was Matilda’s in the past and they were both joined together at just the right point.

Matilda was a stand out character and one you won’t forget in a hurry. Just 17 when war breaks out, the love she has for her neighbour Hans radiates from the pages and this is reciprocated. Hans’ dream is to write a book and it is this that will prove essential to the overall plot. The love between the pair felt vivid and real and this connection and loyalty to each other never once wavered despite all they go through. Hans is a Jew and despite both their families being loyal neighbours and always being there for each other, when new laws are introduced this connection is severed but not for Matilda. ’Everyone seems angry with each other. Hate is like a viral disease, sparing almost no one a chance to live as they were raised - with love for one another’.

This is highlighted when Matilda’s parents seem to turn against Hans and his family. I thought the pair were absolutely despicable in many of their actions throughout the first half of the book. They were so self centred. It was like they forgot Matilda was their daughter and didn’t care about the deep and lasting love she had for Hans. Yes, they wanted to protect themselves from the Nazi’s and any reprisals, but in doing so they forgot about basic humanity. Although Matilda never did, her love, dedication and bravery shone through from every page and never once faltered. Taking matters into her own hands she hides Hans in a secret section of the attic. Success ensues for a period of time but an act of betrayal makes her call everything into question. Her true love is gone but not forgotten as something important is left behind. What follows is truly heart-breaking and upsetting and you want to scream out loud at the injustice unfolding for both Hans and Matilda. But this line sums up what Matilda holds close to her heart and never lets go off in spite of all the hardship that ensues. ‘Hope is something no one can steal from you’.

Matilda is a brave and inspiring character whose dedication and love for Hans is highlighted in a powerful way. It’s a brutal and painful story to read at times and Grace feels this too but she knows she must persist if she wishes to find out all the answers that have arisen since the arrival of that letter. I loved how Matilda always stood firm to her own beliefs and spoke her mind to her parents even though the consequences were disastrous. She didn’t let outside influences detract from her one true goal which was to reunite with Hans. At times you could see she felt helpless and her journey took her to a place she may have never wished to go to but in arriving there she found a kindred soul and a place to linger which ultimately turned into a place that would be difficult to tear from her heart.

The Bookseller of Dachau is a story full of twists and turns but ultimately it is a love story ‘A story of everlasting love, patience, strength and bravery’. These words sum it up perfectly and with compelling elegant writing that transports you quickly to the heart of the story, it’s a read I would highly recommended. I can’t wait to read more from this really talented author.

Grace, an architect at a firm in Boston, realizes that she seems to get passed over for promotions. When she arrives home one afternoon, there is a package waiting for her from a law firm in Dachau, Germany.. An attorney wrote her that she has inherited a property in Dachau as she is the granddaughter of Matilda Ellman. We find out that Matilda’s mother was an orphan and searched and searched for parents. Grace’s mother passed away after a struggle with cancer, and her father has a new family. Author Shari Ryan has crafted a masterful tale that kept me reading all night of Grace’s journey to Dachau to find out her mother’s past and through the eyes of Grace’s deceased grandmother’s handwritten account of her life, Grace learns about why her mom was an orphan..I loved how this story unfolded with great characters like Galina, Archie, Hans, Erich…..I worried, I cried. I experienced so many emotions as I read this beautifully crafted book. My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an ARC of this book. The opinions in this review are my own.

The Bookseller of Dachau was beautifully written. Matilda and Hans's heartbreaking love story was filled with one tragedy after another, yet they never gave up hope. Every time Grace finished reading one of her grandmother's handwritten letters, I was hoping that it wouldn't be the last.

A heartfelt, tragic and inspiring book set in two timelines: ww2 and 2018 as a woman from Boston learns about her grandparents in a creative and lovely way. I think this would make a great book for a middle school reader. The two stories, though well done, felt better suited for a younger reader. The 2018 storyline was a bit hollow and without enough depth to understand who this character is. The writing was lovely as were the relationships. Heartfelt thanks to Bookouture for the advanced copy. I’m grateful.

As soon as I saw the cover of The Bookseller of Dachau, I knew that it was a book that I wanted to read. My husband and I have planned a trip to Germany on 3 separate times and each time Dachau was one of the places we wanted to visit. Sadly, each time the trip was cancelled (most recently due to the pandemic) so the subject matter was of particular interest to me. The artwork was compelling but the story itself was even more so. Once I started reading, I really had trouble putting it down and ended up reading through the night until I had finished it. The story is told in a dual timeline, and I would have to say that the blending of the two timelines is perhaps one of the very best that I have ever come across.
In the modern day, the reader meets Grace, an architect who has been working very hard in her profession with very little appreciation from her boss. When out of the blue Grace receives a lawyers letter telling her that she has inherited some property in Dachau she is stunned! Her mother came to America as a baby without a name or even a birthdate. Throughout her lifetime she searched and searched unsuccessfully in an effort to discover her past. Now, three years after her mother’s death, her daughter Grace will finally find some answers. She quickly books a trip to Germany to see what she has inherited and to discover her ancestry. On her arrival she discovers that the property she inherited includes a bookstore that her grandmother ran. It is a very special bookstore – almost more of a library as it contains very rare one-of-a-kind books penned by Jewish authors. These books somehow survived the book burning of the Nazi’s during WW2 and now people come to this store to read and learn. If they want a particular book to keep, a custom copy of it can be made. The bookstore is currently being run by Archie, a young man who while not related by blood to her grandmother, is someone who has connections almost closer than family to her grandmother. He is the person who can answer all the questions that Grace has about her past and he does it slowly by giving Grace papers that tell the story of two young lovers – Matilda (Tilly) and Hans.
Tilly and Hans have always known each other. Their parents live in the same building, they played together, went to school together and now as young adults they love each other. Their story is not a “romance” it is a story of a love that is stronger than all the challenges that life and Nazi Germany can throw at them. Hans is Jewish. Tilly is not. When his family is forced to leave the only home Hans has ever known, Tilly cannot just let them go. She cycles after them to see where they will be going and after discovering a hidden cupboard behind the wall in her attic bedroom, Tilly offers them the use of it as a hiding place. Only Hans goes back with her, and not without despair at leaving his family behind but knowing that if he doesn’t he will be sent to labour for the Germans come his eighteenth birthday.
The original working title of this novel was The Secret in The Attic which was a fitting title for the story told throughout the wartime. Tilly chose not to tell her parents of Han’s presence there as she knew that they were more concerned about protecting themselves from the Nazi’s rather than protecting their old-time friends and neighbours. It was challenging to provide food and water and Hans could only leave when Tilly’s parents were out of the apartment and yet it was a very special time when the love between these two young people truly blossomed. Hans had always loved writing and it was something he could still do in confinement. Sadly, Tilly’s parents suspected that something was amiss and turned Hans in to the authorities who sent. As a reader, I learned this in just the same way as Grace did – through letters which had been left behind. Archie doles the letters out in small quantities to Grace as he knows how emotionally overwhelming the content will be to her and how she will need time to process it. Just as Grace could not wait to read more, I couldn’t wait either. It was breath taking and horrible and easy to understand how somethings just could not be forgiven.
I had not read any books by Shari J. Ryan before, but she is definitely on my radar now. As a descendant of Holocaust survivors, her care in getting the details right shines through in this story. Although these characters are fictional ones, their story feels so real and I cried as I read along. As Grace finally learns the details of her mother’s story and comes to discover what will really make sense of her life, I felt their lives were coming full circle. This was a very special book. It’s message of chosen family and standing up for what is right regardless of the cost is an important one in our world today.
Many thanks to #NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read an uncorrected proof of this book. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I have read a few books by Shari J. Ryan but I don’t recall any being more along the line if historical history. The Bookseller of Dachau is actually a contemporary and historical WWII novel with its dual timelines. Matilda’s and Han’s story from the war and now her granddaughter’s Grace’s story. Both are exciting, complicated and one is much more sorrowful.

While much has changed in the years between Matilda time of war and the life of Grace important things such as family, friendship, love and believing in what is right have not. This is a story of love but also of never giving up.

A beautiful, heartbreaking and heart lifting story for all. Let’s remember the real brave souls so that the past that they endured is never repeated.

If you have enjoyed The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah you will love The Bookseller of Dachau which takes place in Germany. Previously titled Secret in the Attic. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a great story.

I loved everything about this book - it was heartbreaking and happy all at the same time.

Grace receives a package from Dachau, Germany with information about a family she never thought she would meet. It’s a beautiful story of discovering a new life and family. If you like historical fiction, I think you’ll enjoy this!

Let me just start out by saying, this is one of the best books I’ve read this year!!!

Matilda and Han’s story threw my emotions through the wringer, but it was worth every heart-wrenching second. The lengths that Matilda went to in order hide Han were quite admirable, especially considering the repercussions if she were caught hiding a Jew. But when you love someone with every fiber of your being, you’ll do anything to protect them, and Matilda did just that…until she couldn’t any longer.

In 2018, a woman named Grace learned that she had inherited a bookstore in Dachau from a grandmother she never knew existed. Thus began Grace’s journey into the history of her family and what became of Matilda and Hans. As she gradually uncovered the details of her family tree through letters written between the two, she gained a new sense of identity and a deep appreciation for the little bookstore that helped give back to the prisoners of Dachau and their families.

While this book definitely tugged at my heartstrings, it was also so heartwarming and full of hope. I love reading Matilda’s and Han’s story through the eyes of Grace, and I’m glad that it wasn’t revealed all at once (even though I was sitting on the edge of my seat the entire time).

Overall, I adored The Bookseller of Dachau and highly recommend it!

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I have read a lot of historical fiction about the Holocaust but The Bookseller of Dachau is different because it takes place away from the camps rather than inside. It tells the story of Matilda who travels to Dachau and begins a new life there in order to be near her beloved Hans who is a prisoner in the Dachau camp. This book is more about survival when your loved one is imprisoned in a camp or in a Nazi uniform. Specifically it tells of a Mother’s love for her son while feeling disappointment and hate for him being a Nazi soldier. It also deals with the townspeople and how they deal with the atrocities in their own country.

The Bookseller of Dachau involves two timelines — one in the 1940s and another present day. In 2018, Grace receives a letter from a German lawyer telling her she has inherited a bookstore in Dachau. Grace travels to Germany to meet with the lawyer and to see the store. While she does both things, she also discovers a written story that reveals her heritage, which she was completely clueless about.

At its essence, The Bookseller of Dachau is about love/devotion, courage, hope, betrayal, and a search for self. The characters are well drawn and genuine. It is an engaging read and because of this fact, it’s a fast read. I really enjoyed The Bookseller of Dachau and appreciated the different perspective.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Bookseller of Duchau is another extraordinary historical fiction novel by Shari J. Ryan. She has an innate talent in creating this story with such depth, emotion and feeling. The story and the memory stays with you long after you’ve read her words.

The Bookseller of Duchau is presented in dual time periods. The story begins in 2018 when Grace receives documents indicating she has inherited property. Her intrigue with this information and desire to locate her biological grandparents takes her to Germany. The past is reflected from 1939 that takes place in Germany where the lives and relationship of Matilda and Hans are so richly and heartbreakingly told.

The passion that Ryan holds of this time period is evident in the poignant fashion that she depicts this story. The Bookseller of Duchau is a very powerful story. One that I can’t recommend enough.

5+++ Stars

Matilda is German, young, and idealistic. She is in love with a Jewish man, Hans during World War II. I absolutely devoured this book. This story is told through the dual timelines of Matilda and Grace, in 2018. I thought the dual timelines worked extremely well in this case, and both of them are able to transport you to the time and place, which I enjoyed. I was invested in both timelines from the beginning and wasn't disappointed when the timelines would switch. This was vividly written, as you could easily picture the characters, the setting, and feel the emotions brought forth from the story. This was a story about love, hope, and resilience in the face of the harshest conditions. It was deeply emotional and brought out anger, sadness, happiness, and hope. The Bookseller of Dachau did not disappoint, and if you enjoy historical fiction, I think you'll like this one.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author of this book for an e-ARC to review. This one releases today, October 29, 2021!

To Matilda one man is the same as another. It is Germany 1939 and the fact that Hans is Jewish and she is German means absolutely nothing to her. Matilda loves Hans, has since they were children. When he is in grave danger, Matilda hides him in her attic, with the intent of protecting him to her last breath. It is not easy. Not only are her parents downstairs, German soldiers have billeted with her family. Somehow Matilda keeps Hans hidden and alive as long as possible.

In the year 2018, Grace discovers that she has inherited a bookstore in Dachau, Germany. The bookstore was her grandmother's. However, Grace not only had never met her grandmother, she was completely unaware of her. When she visits Dachau she is accompanied by Archie Alesky, the man that had been caring for the shop, as well as an assortment of old photos and letters. Between studying the photos and with Archie taking her around, Grace begins to piece together a very sad past that involved her grandmother. What she learns is earth shattering and heartbreaking.

As the story shifts back and forth, we learn more about Matilda and Hans and how things turned even darker for them. Matilda's determination was utterly remarkable. Thus, the story did indeed prove to be one of hope and warmth while demonstrating the true testimony of love.

Despite the bleak moments in this book, the love story was incredibly touching. I loved this story and how Grace traced her past. How she learned about her grandmother, and the search for a history that might have been lost forever. Shari J. Ryan has a genuine connection to this type of story and has written an absolutely wonderful tale, one that I will remember for years to come. This remarkable story is now one of my favorite books of 2021.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

This novel was so so hard to put down. It had fantastic character development, a great storyline, and amazing details. It was also a good change, Dachau was a horrible camp and usually books focus on Auschwitz but it was great seeing a different perspective.

This historical fiction novel was difficult to read. Not because it was bad by any means. But because the author did such an amazing job of conveying the attitudes, fears, and straight facts of the historical sections.
Full disclosure from the beginning. My parents and I took a trip to Germany in the early 80s. One of the places we visited was Dachau. People are not lying when they say that you can feel the evil that was perpetrated there. And you can feel the sorrow and the pain.
I have never in my life experienced anything like it.
I was 12 years old. And it has stuck with me to this day.
So, when Grace found out about her history and traveled to Germany, I was right there along with her. And I actually had to stop reading a few times because I was so overcome with emotion
The memories still linger nearly 40 years later. I can’t even imagine what it might feel like to have had relatives or a stronger connection to the place.
This all endeared me to Grace from the moment she decided to take the trip, but especially as she discovers more about her grandmother. The way Matilda’s story is related makes sense in the context of the contemporary storyline, and the transitions between the past and the present were seamless.
Matilda is a heroine for all ages. She is the embodiment of strength and resilience. Even as we know what happened to her in the long run, I still found myself on pins and needles hoping that she would get through her trials in the past.
And no…no spoilers here.
Some historical fiction novels don’t have a good balance between the historical and contemporary storylines, relying too heavily on one or the other. That wasn’t the case here.
The author wisely weaves the two together. I was never unhappy to be in either period, even though Matilda’s had more intrigue. But I very much enjoyed Grace’s line as well. Especially as she learned more about her inheritance.
I’m obviously not going to tell you how everything plays out, because that would ruin the story for you.
However, at the risk of sounding political (I always try to avoid it), I couldn’t help but notice the parallels in the thinking of Matilda’s parents – which were reflective of others in the town. It is those attitudes that allowed for the atrocities to occur.
And frankly, I have seen thoughts very similar to those of Matilda’s father on social media. Which is just scary and should be a wake-up call.
But all of that aside, the author does a phenomenal job with this story. You’ll be amazed at the resilience and ingenuity of Matilda and root for Grace as she makes difficult decisions.
If you are a historical fiction fan (and even if you aren’t) this should be at the top of your list!

The story divides between present day told from Grace's perspective and the past set in 1941 from Matilda's perspective, during the Nazi rule in Germany. In the present day, Grace gets a letter that she is set to inherit a book shop in Germany in Dachau and sets of to find more stories about her mother's side of the family--where her mother tried so hard to find her biological family before she passed away. In 1941, Matilda and Hans are friends turned lovers until Hans is taken away--because he was Jewish. Matilda will do anything to reunite with her love.

From start to finish, the story was truly engrossing and engaging that I was so hooked into the book. I do like the alternative time lines so that's a plus sign for me and it's interesting to read more about Matilda and her lifestyle as a German woman during the Nazi rule in 1940's. There were emotional parts in the story, particularly, Matilda's romance with Hans, who is Jewish and there were tear jerking moments in the book. As we all now, the author has done some research about the Dachau concentration camp, life in Germany during and after the war and I really like Matilda's character--how she never gave up finding her true love although she was never able to reunite with her own daughter. Reading Matilda's part was truly engaging and I felt like I am sharing all these emotions with her. I also liked reading Grace's point of view, the wave of emotions she felt while reading the letter. Of course, the ending was expected but I really liked the happy ending in the book.

Overall, this is an emotional, heartbreaking and tear jerking book that will keep you on the edge and will keep you hooked--worth five stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

A sweeping, heart breaking story of love and loss. As a mother I felt my heart breaking on so many levels throughout this story.
Matilda and Hans are in love but it’s Nazi Germany and Hans is Jewish while Matilda is a German. Their journey is harrowing and heartfelt and I was brought to tears on several occasions.
Gorgeous writing with a genuine sense of place and history.

hope, love, grateful, raw heart breaking and don't settle.
These are a few of the words that come to mind while reading this book, what an emotional roller-coaster. I laughed, cried and got frustrated, this book has it all.
This is the first book in a long time I have finished in 24hours!
I loved it, it kept me on edge needing to know more of their story and how it ended.

Special thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review

Wow!! What a story!! I had to put this book down a few times to take care of chores .. but I read it in less than 2 days .. a gripping and heartwarming story!!
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The story has a dual timeline - during the Second World War and present day. I found it engaging right from the beginning. Even though one of the timelines is the Holocaust period and it brings up a lot of sad emotions, my take from this story is of love, friendship, kindness, hope, determination to live. The characters in the story keep going, one foot in front of another, fighting to live, hoping for a better future, and not giving up!
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One of the quotes “Hate is like a viral disease, sparing almost no one a chance to live as they were raised - with love for one another.” Some days it feels like a reality in our current world! And I really hope and pray that the world heals itself soon and the atrocities of the past are not repeated 🙏🙏
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My first book by Shari J. Ryan and I look forward to reading more. I liked the author’s style of writing! The descriptions are vivid, characters well developed and the story flows through smoothly.
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Thank you to #sharijryan, #netgalley and #bookouture for an Advance Reader Copy of #thebooksellerofdachau
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76/2021

This story is of love. hope and tragedy. I travelled along with the story of Matilda and Hans from 1942, and Grace from 2018 with love and devotion for the lives that they lived and the family that they lost. I brushed away my own tears often. Sometimes with sadness but other times with happiness. I loved this book even though the events it refers to were horrific and will never be forgotten. This is a must read for everyone, everywhere.