Josie Moraine is a recent high school graduate who lives in the French Quarter of New Orleans in 1950. She has a tough life as the daughter of a brothel prostitute. She lives above a bookshop owned by author Charlie Marlowe and works at the shop with Charlie's son, Patrick. In the mornings, she cleans Willie Woodley's - uh, place of business. On New Year's Eve, a gentleman from Memphis comes into the book shop to buy two books: a book of poetry by Keats and David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. While purchasing the books, the gentleman encourages Josie to go to college - something she never gave much thought about before. The following day she learns that he had died. This is a fantastic read. There are so many complex characters from Willie, Charlie, Jesse, Patrick, and the oh, so creepy Mr. Lockwell. Josie is such a strong character, although I am certain she would not consider herself that. I recommend this novel to more mature teens and adults.
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AuthorMr. Andrusyk is a school librarian at IC Catholic Prep in Elmhurst, Illinois. Past Book RecommendationsClick here to view a listing of Mr. Andrusyk's list of favorite authors, series, fiction, and nonfiction. Archives
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