“The Blackout Book Club” by Amy Lynn Green
Genre: Historical Fiction
Section in the library: Resource Sharing
4 Stars

“The Blackout Book Club” was our book club’s latest read. Set in 1942 Maine, it’s not your average WWII historical fiction. It is a story of people coming together to discuss books and learning it is more than the books that keep bringing them together to get through their days. Avis Montgomery is not a fan of reading books. But, she makes a promise to her librarian brother that she will run the library after he joins the military. When Avis finds out the owner intends to close the library, she blurts out she has started a book club to boost morale. With no choice but to follow through, Avis and the other members come to realize the people and their stories are as impactful as the books they are reading.