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—Hall, Coryne, author.
2022

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Queens and princesses have always shown care and compassion, but many went much further. They were not afraid to roll up their sleeves, work in wards...
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—Moorehead, Caroline, author.
2020

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"In the late summer of 1943, when Italy changed sides in WWII and the Germans, now their enemies, occupied the north of the country, an Italian Resist...
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—Moorehead, Caroline.
2020

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A House in the Mountains is the extraordinary story of four courageous women who helped form the Italian Resistance against the Nazis and the Fascists...
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—Brookes, Maggie, author.
2022

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"A remarkable story of love and sacrifice centred on three young English volunteers in the bloody Spanish Civil War, from the author of The Prisoner's...
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"June to December, 1944. After years of dedication and sacrifice, an Allied victory seems tantalizingly close. The Liberators accompanies Canadian sol...
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—Hunter, Stephen, 1946-
2014

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Bob Lee Swagger uncovers why WWII's greatest sniper was erased from history, and why her disappearance still matters today. Ludmilla 'Mili' Petrova wa...
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—Hunter, Stephen, 1946-
2014

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"Bob Lee Swagger is in love--with a woman who died 70 years ago. Ludmilla "Mili" Petrova was a great Russian sniper in World War II until she disappea...
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—Hunter, Stephen, 1946-
2014

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"Bob Lee Swagger is in love--with a woman who died 70 years ago. Ludmilla "Mili" Petrova was a great Russian sniper in World War II until she disappea...
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—Byron, Hannah, author.
2021

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Inspired by a true story and featuring the last "resistance girl from the Swiss finishing school", 'The London Spymaker' weaves together espionage, be...
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—Styles, Daisy, author.
2018

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It's 1944 and Britain is a country at war. The young women of the Phoenix Munitions Factory are giving their all to the cause, but romance is beckonin...
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—Hannah, Kristin, author.
2025

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"France, 1939. In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn't believe...
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—Gabriel, Marius, author.
2019

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In occupied Paris, one woman risks everything to help bring down the Nazis. Paris, 1940. The Nazis have occupied the city - and the Ritz. The opulent...
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—Ennis, Garth, author.
2018

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"In the second terrible winter of the siege of Leningrad, seven women snipers find themselves caught up in the struggle against the German invader. Th...

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Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Celebrate International Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s … Love , Bevann Fox Nominated for multiple Saskatchewan Book Awards, Genocidal Love is an astonishing blend of memoir and …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new books … I’m a history buff, especially when it comes to World War II, and these two look really interesting.  Inge’s War … and the secrets that were kept across generations. The Women With Silver Wings is the true story of the Women

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book … we hope you enjoy. Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club Set during a Newfoundland blizzard, this bleak … debut novel features a cast of complex characters where two women confront the traumas of their past. Shortlisted for …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body   In the last couple of years, … Huntress, Nina must use all her wits to survive. British war correspondent, Ian Graham, has witnessed the horrors of … who were deployed out of London during the war. 12 of these women were sent to occupied Europe as couriers and radio …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a lot to get me into the … the World for the Winter Solstice by Carolyn McVickar Edwards   Stories from North America, China, Scandinavia, and … to children in Russia and Ukraine on Christmas Eve. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Set during the U.S. Civil War, …

The Women moves into top spot as the most-borrowed title in 2024

… The Women moves into top spot as the most-borrowed title in 2024 Submitted … chawkesford on Mon, 12/23/2024 - 09:58 Add Description The Women , Kristin Hannah’s popular novel about the experiences of women in the Vietnam war, topped the charts of most-borrowed fiction titles in

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… Celebrating Freedom to Read Week Blog Body Celebrate your freedom to … Every February, Canadian libraries come together to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual freedom. … Thomas The Color Purple by Alice Walker Lives of Girls and Women by Alice Munro The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped … escape and resistance to slavery. But few readers are aware that Tubman went on to be a scout, a spy, and a nurse … indifference, love and hate. Get the eBook!   Movie: Little Women Book: Little Women   The four March sisters, Meg, Jo, …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019 Blog Body Regina, here is … out that everyone wanted to read.   There was a real lean towards thrillers and mysteries this year. The Reckoning by … by Joy Fielding The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Women Talking by Miriam Toews An Unwanted Guest by Shari …

USA Today bestselling author library's new Writer in Residence

… USA Today bestselling author library's new Writer in Residence Submitted by … their craft, and build a creative life.” Bishop is an award-winning author of more than 20 novels. She’s best known for small-town contemporary romance and women’s fiction, including the River’s Sigh B&B series. She …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… Getting out of your comfort zone Blog Body Joining a book club … to register for her upcoming talk about finding the path forward to truth and reconciliation.  You might also want to … National inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Recommended reads from RPL’s print …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… We’re halfway through Celebrate Diversity Month and hope to inspire you try at least one of the following ideas (bonus … using Kanopy. Our top picks come highly reviewed: The Women’s Balcony (Israel) Hotel Salvation (India/Hindi) … Chinese by Gene Luen Yang New Kid by Jerry Craft Pemmican Wars by Katherena Vermette This Place: 150 Years Retold …

12 days of Bookmas

… 12 days of Bookmas Blog Body The snow is falling, a fire is burning in the fireplace, and we're ready to … Learn more about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis and be inspired by the life of … Colditz is a castle in Germany that was used during World War II to imprison POWs. Macintyre explores the colourful …

Writer in Residence

… Writer in Residence … 2026 Writer in Residence Ev Bishop is the 2026 RPL Writer in Residence.  Ev is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of more than … She's best known for small-town contemporary romance and women's fiction, including her River's Sigh B&B series. She …
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