The Book Spy by Alan Hlad

The Book Spy

Author: Alan Hlad

Genre: Historical Fiction

Format: Digital ARC

Publish Date: January 2023

Read: September 2022

Story Synopsis: Thank you the publisher and NetGalley for this Advanced Reader Copy (ARC)!

The Book Spy follows the stories of Tiago in Lisbon and Maria from New Jersey during World War II. Maria, a librarian specializing in microfilm, goes to Lisbon with a newly created US team to acquire and photograph Axis powers’ books and publications for posterity. Tiago, the owner of a Lisbon bookstore, works with his grandparents in Bordeaux to help Jews cross into neutral Portgual and then onto America. When Maria’s path crosses Tiago’s, they form an incredible bond and agree to help each other and end the war.

Likes: The Book Spy was a delightful historical fiction read. It wasn’t overly complicated or fluffy, and the pace kept the pages turning. I enjoyed all the characters, including the villain!

Rating: 5/5

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