The books you want to read according to Marion Pauw
And, have you popped by your local bookstore to see how you can have books delivered to your home? I was photographing the window display this morning and will send the list below from our Marion Pauw via WhatsApp shortly. Because who knows better what you should read and give this year than Marion? I thought so too. Write along, selected by Marion with the how and why.
1. The Crèche – Elle van Rijn
Books about World War II remain relevant and interesting. So does this historical novel about Betty Oudkerk, who smuggled hundreds of Jewish children during World War II. Betty is a delightful main character: she is impulsive, a bit cheeky, and incredibly resourceful. And that is very nice in a book about a serious subject where terrible things happen. Elle is a great writer, so count on devouring this book.
2. The Promised Life – Femmetje de Wind
Have you seen the series Unorthodox? Well, this is the reverse version of it and just as fascinating. Sophie falls head over heels for the charming art dealer Max. Only there’s a little problem: he comes from an orthodox Jewish background. To be able to marry him, Sophie takes an intensive course in becoming Jewish in the city of Jerusalem. This book is adventurous, romantic, and takes you to a world you didn’t know at all.
3. Woman – Lucy Woesthoff
When the British Lucy met the Dutch pop star Dinand Woesthoff in London, she had no idea what journey awaited her. His wife Guusje Nederhorst had just passed away, and all of the Netherlands mourned. How was she supposed to find her place in this? She discovered the power of sisterhood and wrote a beautiful and vulnerable book about it. In this time when we are increasingly discovering the value of femininity and connection, this book will definitely give you goosebumps.
4. Raynor Winn – The Salt Path
Raynor and her husband Mott literally lose everything due to a series of unfortunate events. On top of that, Mott turns out to be seriously ill. With their last money, they buy a tent and decide to walk the South West Coast Path. Broke, hungry, and defeated by life, they discover a new, healthy version of themselves. Once you’ve read this book, you will never look at homeless people the same way again. It can happen to the best of us, and who knows, you might just be the one to help that person through the day.
5. Luz – Elsa Osorio
I happened to find this book because I wanted to read something set in Argentina. What a surprise it turned out to be, this book is BEAUTIFUL. Luz grows up in a prominent family in Buenos Aires. Around her twentieth birthday, she begins to suspect that something is not right. She discovers that her real mother was a political prisoner during the Videla regime and that she was stolen as a baby.
