February 12, 2020
Books Recommendations With Strong Friendship Themes For Galentine’s Day
If you need a thoughtful, bookish gift for a Galentine, here are ten books with strong friendship themes (all written by women) that I can confidently and wholeheartedly recommend for an enjoyable and appreciated reading experience for most bookworms.
I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for TTT: Valentine Freebie.
Titles are Amazon affiliate links and my reviews are linked.
(in no particular order)
The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay
My new favorite book about books! Strong and heartfelt themes of friendship and forgiveness. 4.5 stars (5 rounded up)
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
A strong community of women working together in dangerous conditions to support their families. 4 Stars
The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey
Three best friends join the war effort (some profanity). 4.5 Stars
The Wartime Sisters by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Friends and found family. 4 Stars
The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan
Women in the community join together during wartime. 4 stars
Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly
A compelling story of friendship and survival. 5 stars
Paper Hearts by Meg Wiviott
One of my favorite WW11 histfic stories (free verse, YA). 5 Stars
The Gown by Jennifer Robson
Finding friendship while working on Queen Elizabeth’s gown (histfic). 4.5 Stars
Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
Poignant reflections on life and a deep friendship (nonfiction, memoir). 4 stars
The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
A harrowing tale of friendship and survival as the circus meets WW11. 4 Stars
More Valentine/Galentine Gifting Ideas
TTT: Book Gifts For a Galentine or Valentine
Last year’s Galentine Post for more book ideas.
The Caffeinated Bibliophile also has a list of Christian romantic reads in her post Ten Christian Romance Books to Read for Valentine’s Day.
QOTD:
Are you buying a gift for Galentine’s or Valentine’s this year?
If you have questions about any of the recommendations, or if you’d like a recommendation for a different genre, I’d be happy to answer in the comments or in email.
Happy Reading Book Buddies!
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~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text
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