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Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce
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it was amazing
bookshelves: war-time, audible, audio-books, historical-fiction

How did I miss this one when it first came out? I ABSOLUTELY loved this charming and "light" WWII novel. Although on the lighter side there were definitely some sad and emotional moments.

The lead character Emmeline (Emmy) takes on a job at a woman's magazine (mistakenly thinking she is working for the prestigious London Evening Chronical.) She begins working for the overpowering Mrs. Bird who is an old-fashioned advice columnist. Emmy must weed thru all the letters that Mrs. Bird receives and only narrow down the "acceptable" ones to answer. This is a hard thing for her to do!

I listened to this book and the performance was outstanding! Emmy and all her friends were very likeable. I just loved A.J. Pearce's writing style! I am very excited to read the second book now!

p.s. I really enjoyed the author's afternotes about how the old 1940's magazines gave her the idea to write this charming story!
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Reading Progress

March 27, 2021 – Shelved
March 27, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
April 11, 2021 – Started Reading
April 11, 2021 – Shelved as: war-time
April 15, 2021 – Shelved as: audible
April 15, 2021 – Shelved as: audio-books
April 15, 2021 – Finished Reading
May 16, 2021 – Shelved as: historical-fiction

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message 1: by ReadAlongWithSue ★⋆. ࿐࿔ (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 15, 2021 01:28PM

ReadAlongWithSue ★⋆. ࿐࿔ I loved this! I’d had it on my shelf forever! One day decided to read it, I owned the boring blue cover one. So thought inside wasn’t going to be anything special.....now I can’t wait for book 2


message 2: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 03:21PM

Tina Sue wrote: "I loved this! I’d had it on my shelf forever! One day decided to read it, I owned the boring blue cover one. So thought inside wasn’t going to be anything special.....now I can’t wait for book 2"

I agree! This was a delightful surprise! I just got approved for the second book so I'm doing a happy dance!


message 3: by Michael (new)
Apr 15, 2021 03:24PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Wonderful review, Tina! Glad you enjoyed listening to this one. It definitely sounds charming. 😊


message 4: by Kat (Books are Comfort Food) (new)
Apr 15, 2021 03:33PM

Kat (Books are Comfort Food) This does sound charming, Tina and I’m glad you loved it. And at least this one doesn’t sound too heavy. Glad it was a 5-star.


message 5: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 15, 2021 03:56PM

Holly B (slower pace!) So glad you loved it Tina! This was a memorable read.


message 6: by DeAnn (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 15, 2021 04:08PM

DeAnn Great review Tina! I just got the second one today.


message 7: by Julie (new)
Apr 15, 2021 06:46PM

Julie Fabulous review, Tina!! So glad you enjoyed!! 💖


message 8: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 07:11PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Love your review, Tina! Enjoy the second one and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on that one, too!


message 9: by Farrah (new)
Apr 15, 2021 07:25PM

Farrah Wonderful review Tina 🌼


message 10: by Mary Beth has lots of catching up to do! (new)
Apr 15, 2021 07:46PM

Mary Beth has lots of catching up to do! Fantastic review! Glad that this one was a winner! 💚


message 11: by Yun (new)
Apr 15, 2021 08:03PM

Yun Awesome review, Tina! So happy to see that you thoroughly enjoyed this and found it charming! Yay for all those stars! :)


message 12: by Debbie (new)
Apr 15, 2021 08:39PM

Debbie W. Such an interesting review, Tina! I appreciate that you referred to this book as "light"!


message 13: by Stacey B (new)
Apr 15, 2021 09:00PM

Stacey B Great choice!!


message 14: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:17PM

Tina Michael wrote: "Wonderful review, Tina! Glad you enjoyed listening to this one. It definitely sounds charming. 😊"

Thanks Michael! It was the perfect book for me right now 🌹


message 15: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:17PM

Tina Kat (Books are Comfort Food) wrote: "This does sound charming, Tina and I’m glad you loved it. And at least this one doesn’t sound too heavy. Glad it was a 5-star."

Thanks! Yes, sometimes you need charming and light 🌹


message 16: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:18PM

Tina Holly wrote: "So glad you loved it Tina! This was a memorable read."

Truly was a good one! Thanks Holly. Just what I needed right now 🌹


message 17: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:18PM

Tina DeAnn wrote: "Great review Tina! I just got the second one today."

Awesome! Thanks so much!


message 18: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:18PM

Tina Julie wrote: "Fabulous review, Tina!! So glad you enjoyed!! 💖"

Thanks! It was perfect for my mood right now 🌹


message 19: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:19PM

Tina Terrie wrote: "Love your review, Tina! Enjoy the second one and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on that one, too!"

Thanks so much Terrie!!


message 20: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:19PM

Tina Farrah wrote: "Wonderful review Tina 🌼"

Thank-you Farrah ☺️


message 21: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:19PM

Tina Mary Beth wrote: "Fantastic review! Glad that this one was a winner! 💚"

Thanks MB 🌹


message 22: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:20PM

Tina Yun wrote: "Awesome review, Tina! So happy to see that you thoroughly enjoyed this and found it charming! Yay for all those stars! :)"

Truly a great one for me at this time. Thanks Yun 🌹


message 23: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:20PM

Tina Debbie wrote: "Such an interesting review, Tina! I appreciate that you referred to this book as "light"!"

Yes a nice and light one! Thanks Debbie 🌹


message 24: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 15, 2021 09:21PM

Tina Stacey wrote: "Great choice!!"

Awe yes it was! 😉


message 25: by Jayme (new)
Apr 15, 2021 09:54PM

Jayme Wonderful review! 💕


message 26: by Ceecee (new)
Apr 15, 2021 10:26PM

Ceecee So glad you enjoyed this one!! Great review Tina ❤️


message 27: by Baba (new)
Apr 15, 2021 10:58PM

Baba Ooh this sounds like a pretty interesting idea, for the Afternotes alone! Thanks for sharing Tina :)


message 28: by preoccupiedbybooks (new)
Apr 16, 2021 12:18AM

preoccupiedbybooks Glad you enjoyed it Tina! My niece is called Emmeline, gorgeous name!


message 29: by Kaceey (new)
Apr 16, 2021 09:14AM

Kaceey Fabulous review Tina! Glad you enjoyed!💖


message 30: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 16, 2021 09:19AM

Tina Jayme wrote: "Wonderful review! 💕"

Thanks Jayme 💐


message 31: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 16, 2021 09:20AM

Tina Ceecee wrote: "So glad you enjoyed this one!! Great review Tina ❤️"

Thank-you Ceecee!! 💐


message 32: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 16, 2021 09:20AM

Tina Baba wrote: "Ooh this sounds like a pretty interesting idea, for the Afternotes alone! Thanks for sharing Tina :)"

Thanks Baba!! Yes the afternotes were awesome 💐


message 33: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 16, 2021 09:21AM

Tina preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it Tina! My niece is called Emmeline, gorgeous name!"

Oh I love that name!! 💕💕


message 34: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 16, 2021 09:21AM

Tina Kaceey wrote: "Fabulous review Tina! Glad you enjoyed!💖"

Thanks Kaceey 💐


message 35: by Beata (new)
Apr 16, 2021 01:02PM

Beata Lovely review, Tina :))


message 36: by Deanna (new)
Apr 16, 2021 01:09PM

Deanna Great review, Tina :)


message 37: by Dora (new)
Apr 16, 2021 01:45PM

Dora Koutsoukou Wonderful review Tina!! This should have been very interesting!! So happy for your 5🌟s!!! 👏🤩💖


message 38: by Kat (new)
Apr 16, 2021 07:24PM

Kat This sounds sweet! I'm glad it was a pleasant surprise for you, Tina. Wonderful review. :)


message 39: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 16, 2021 10:09PM

Tina Dora wrote: "Wonderful review Tina!! This should have been very interesting!! So happy for your 5🌟s!!! 👏🤩💖"

Thanks so much dearie Dora❣️


message 40: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 16, 2021 10:09PM

Tina Kat wrote: "This sounds sweet! I'm glad it was a pleasant surprise for you, Tina. Wonderful review. :)"

Thanks so much sweetie❣️


message 41: by Richard (on hiatus) (new) - added it
Apr 17, 2021 01:34AM

Richard (on hiatus) I’ve got this one but had forgotten all about it .......... loved your review, looking forward to it now :)


message 42: by Maureen ( NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) (new)
Apr 17, 2021 04:37AM

Maureen ( NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) Sounds delightful Tina, lovely review 💖


message 43: by Tammy (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 17, 2021 06:38AM

Tammy You may be interested to know that Pearce has a new book releasing in August: Yours Cheerfully. I think I may read it next.


message 44: by Sheyla ✎ (new) - added it
Apr 17, 2021 06:59AM

Sheyla ✎ Great review, Tina!


message 45: by TXGAL1 (new)
Apr 17, 2021 07:30AM

TXGAL1 Excellent review, Tina! :)


message 46: by Nazanin (new)
Apr 17, 2021 10:17AM

Nazanin Amazing review, dear Tina! Glad you loved it! 💞


message 47: by Nancy (playing catch-up) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 17, 2021 07:37PM

Nancy (playing catch-up) Happy to see all of those stars, Tina! Glad you loved it.


message 48: by Marilyn (not getting notifications) (new) - added it
Apr 17, 2021 07:49PM

Marilyn (not getting notifications) I was going to read this during the lock down months but never got around to it. After reading your review I think I will try and listen to the audiobook. Wonderful review, Tina! Glad you enjoyed it❤️


message 49: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 17, 2021 09:44PM

Tina Richard wrote: "I’ve got this one but had forgotten all about it .......... loved your review, looking forward to it now :)"

Thanks! I do think you will enjoy it Richard!


message 50: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 17, 2021 09:45PM

Tina Maureen wrote: "Sounds delightful Tina, lovely review 💖"

Thanks Maureen!


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