Book Review: The Underground Library - Jennifer Ryan

  “The Underground Library” is a WWII historical fiction book by Jennifer Ryan. I liked this book a lot. I found the topic - moving a library to a tube station - rather interesting, along with the other historical bits in this book. I honestly hadn’t thought about passing the time in a tube station sheltering from bombing raids (my always having a back-up plan partner probably has) but Ms. Ryan made that “time passing” rather interesting. I did find the main characters rather interesting - Juliet, Katie, and Sofie were interesting characters. My one comment is that while this would probably make a great TV movie, I did find it a bit predictable … interesting, but predictable. A very enjoyable book and if one has an interest in libraries and WWII historical fiction, this may be one to read. Four stars.