Wonderful Book!

I loved the characters in Books Afloat, from the heroine and hero, Anne Mettles and Ted Vincent, to Johnny Hoffer and Char and her brother-in-law, Smitty. All of them are well-drawn and unique. These are characters you won’t soon forget and I expect to meet them again in coming books.

Set against the background of WWII in 1942, the reader feels as though they’ve been dropped onto the floating library. The reader gets to experience the beautiful Columbia River and the people living along the banks. Anne and Ted went to school together along with Josh Vengence, and it was always understood that Anne and Josh would maybe one day marry. But Josh isn’t on the river with them–he’s been drafted, and Anne finds herself falling in love with Ted. Her mechanic returns her feelings.

Not only that, but both Anne and Ted are anxious to prove themselves. Anne feels responsible for her grandfather’s death, and Ted feels like a failure after being turned down by the draft board for having flat feet. They get their chance when confronted by a Japanese sub in the Columbia River that wants to take over their boat.

I really enjoyed reading Books Afloat and look forward to the next book by Delores Topliff.