March 2021 - New Books

There are three March books with creative storylines worth mentioning. Klara and the Sun  by Kazuo Ishiguro is about Klara, an artificial friend, who watches from the store hoping that someone will buy her soon in this endearing tale of love and friendship.

The Memory Collectors by Kim Neville weaves for us a world in which ordinary objects retain the imprint of strong emotions and influence the moods and actions of the people they touch. Prepare for a suspenseful adventure into buried secrets!

Sarah Penner’s debut novel, The Lost Apothecary, has been mentioned in many popular magazines, and is also a LibraryReads Pick. In 1791, Nella uses her London apothecary shop to sell well-disguised poisons to desperate women who would kill to be free of the men in their lives. When, in present-day London an aspiring historian discovers an old apothecary vial, well … the story of the past collides with the present.

There seems to be an endless stream of historical fiction books set during the two World Wars and this month we feature four such books.

A group of girls from Smith College go to France to help with relief efforts while World War I rages around them. Based on a true story, Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig, will test friendships and reveal insecurities in this well-plotted historical tale. 

After World War II, three female code breakers from Bletchley Park must uncover a spy who was working in their midst during the war. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn does not disappoint. Quinn’s historical details and well-drawn characters make this book a page-turner.

Lisa Scottoline’s Eternal brings us a heartbreaking love story set in Italy during the Second World War. She gets high marks from early reviewers for her unforgettable characters and impeccable research.

As Europe buckles under Nazi occupation, Maisie Dobbs investigates a possible murder that threatens devastating repercussions for Britain's war efforts in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling mystery series by Jacqueline Winspear. The Consequences of Fear is sure to please Winspear fans.

Check our curated March 2021 list here.