Meadowbrook Lane ReadsALot

 A true story/memoir of Horace “Jim” Greasley, an English POW during WWII.  Incredible story and a new perspective from what I’ve read about in the past. This is all from the point of view of a captured Allied soldier.  Unfortunately for him, his brigade is captured in the early stages of the war….so he has almost a full 5 years to endure as a prisoner of the Germans.  Excruciatingly similar to stories involving concentration camps, it turns out. There is also a forbidden love story weaved through this (and quite a graphic one I might add! Lol) that keeps a spark of hope alive for not only Jim, but his fellow prisoners.  Excellent true story.

  Such a fun, different book :).  It’s part magical, part Hallmark feel-good. Just what is needed sometimes!  The main character’s name is AnnaKate who is in her early 20’s and ends up moving to a small town in Alabama after her grandma dies—and a cafe is willed to her.  She plans on going there and tying up loose ends and then selling the cafe, however she ends up being really drawn into this little town and the people/family and culture of the place. And the cafe….known for its “magical” you might say—Blackbird pie…..what IS this all about?!? Such a great read.  A definite recommendation!  4.2/5