I love historical fiction, especially books about feisty young women who are forced to handle difficult circumstances. Code Name Verity is such a book.

Elizabeth Wein tells the story of two young women who are best friends during the height of World War II. Julie works as an undercover agent and Maddie is a young pilot. When their British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France, their lives are forever changed.

The narration of the book at first can be confusing, but don’t let that put you off. Stick with it, and it will all make sense. Just remember that the person narrating the first part of the book is the voice of Julie, or “Verity.’’

Code Name Verity is cataloged as Young Adult, but I think this book belongs in the adult fiction section. So if you enjoy historical fiction, give this book a go.

Recommended by Jo

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A PBS Great American Read recommended by Jo.

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The companion book to the excellent "Code Name Verity''.

A 2013 staff fiction favorite recommended by Connie.

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A 2017 staff favorite recommended by Jean.

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A 2022 staff favorite recommended by Jo. Read her review on our blog, Shelf Life: https://shelflife.cooklib.org/2022/05/31/jos-pick-of-the-week-lessons-in-chemistry-by-bonnie-garmus/

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A PBS Great American Read recommended by Jean and Heather. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Smemoirs%20of%20a%20geisha%20golden__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

A 2022 staff favorite recommended by Becky. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Snormal%20family%20bilton__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

A 2022 staff favorite recommended by Sonia and Joe. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sducks%3A%20two%20years%20in%20the%20oil%20sands%20beaton__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold