Description: In 1942, a promise to her brother before he goes off to war puts Avis Montgomery in the unlikely position of head librarian and book club organizer in small-town Maine. The women of her club band together as the war comes dangerously close, but their friendships are tested by secrets, and they must decide whether depending on each other is worth the cost.
Brief description: Amy Lynn Green has always loved history and reading, and she enjoys speaking with book clubs, writing groups, and libraries all around the country. Her debut novel, Things We Didn't Say, was nominated for a 2021 Minnesota Book Award and won two Carol Awards. Things We Didn't Say, The Blackout Book Club, and The Codebreaker's Daughter received starred reviews from both Booklist and Library Journal. Amy and her family make their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit AmyGreenBooks.com to learn more.