This was a good book and helped me learn about parts of the war I didn’t know about . The story was expertly woven and very believable. Overall it was a good book .
Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for letting me review this book

Very good! I love the intertwining stories of the 3 women. I feel like I learned about parts of the war I wasn’t aware of: the pirates, the book warehouse, the protest, the preferential treatment of Jewish men married to Aryan women. I loved the mystery of what happened to Annelise and Eitan. I loved that both sisters had love stories. This was well written and very engaging. I would highly recommend!

I’ve enjoyed this author’s previous work. Her historical fiction and mystery novels have been amazing. And I’m happy to say her upcoming title was just as great!
The Lost Book of Bonn by Brianna Labuskes was phenomenal. I really enjoyed this story. I love how the reader is able to really get to know the characters and be drawn into the story. The characters are likable, and their storylines evolve throughout the book.
Labuskes weaves a beautifully written story that will draw readers in and captivate the soul.

Thank You NetGalley and William Morrow for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

The Lost Book of Bonn
By Brianna Labuskes
March 19, 2024
William Morrow and Company
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
I highly recommend this book to fans of The Rose Code and The Librarian Spy. I love books about books and this one is great!
On Emmy’s first day of work she finds a poetry collection by Rilke, and on the title page is a handwritten dedication. She instantly becomes interested and determined to find what happened?..
5 stars

I was drawn to this book by the topic, Nazi-looted books and the work of Allies, including the Library of Congress, to return (and plunder) the books. However,, that was largely a framework for three timelines of connected stories about Germans who were resisters. It centers their stories as heroes, marginalizes Jewish stories and characters, and gives explanations for why many were forced into participating in Nazi groups.
Overall, not what I expected and I'm disappointed in the focus.