Right off, I strongly recommend this book. I loved it, 5 Stars!
We sometimes hear that a picture never lies. It that really the truth? A boiling radiator, a stop to let it cool, and a journalist who loves pictures, starts studying the area around him. A shabby house stands by the side of the road. Two small boys are by a sign that states, " children for sale." A great picture, and it's cemented into a picture. A picture that changes the life of so many.
Ellis has always prided himself on being able to give heart to a story. He stands by his principles and his integrity. Until, he doesn't.
His Editor seein the picture of the two boys has asked for a story to go with it. A human interest story.
Unfortunately after the story is written, the photo is lost. Ellis drives back to the old house where the boys were. Everything is empty, no one is around. Then at another old house he see a little girl and boy. Asking the mothers permission, he takes a photo of the two children. He has found the discarded sign, children for sale, and places it by the children. It's not the real picture for the real story, but it will do. Principles and integrity.....gone.
The story and photo are a huge success. Ellis finds himself climbing the ladder of success. After all it was only one indiscretion. And then he hears that the little girl and boy have actually been sold. All because of his picture. Now he has to decide, principles and integrity? Or money and success?

Ok, I have to admit that I did not grow up during the depression but I have heard the stories from my grandparents that did. I understand completely how families came into this situation but as a woman I do not see how any mother could give up her children for any reason. I may not have children but I consider my furbabies to be my children and to be honest I would see that they were fed and taken care before I am. Yes, I understand that they are dogs. I understand that there are a difference between dogs and humans, but if I feel like that for them then there is no way even being on death's door would let me sell my children. I am sorry, but I just don't understand that she would sell them without even knowing whom they were going to.

As for Ellis he deserved to feel guilty for what he did just to move up in the journalist field. It was horrible the way he handled it. What did he expect to happen??? Even though he worked hard to fix the mistake he made, it will never be the same for the children nor for their mother.

To me the only redeemable character in the book is Lily. She knew it was wrong and life had already screwed her over so she knew about the sacrifice that life requires you to do. In my honest opinion, if Lily had not prodded Ellis then the children would have been left with their "new" families that were not anywhere close to being good for children.

I fully realize that this kind of thing happened then and still happens today and I find it despicable that it does. No child deserves to be unloved or unwanted. What happened to the sold children then & now is horrible.

I gave this book three (3) stars cause though I don't agree with the author profiting from a story like this the book is a enthralling and good read. It shows what happened during the Great Depression and the sacrifices families had to go through. Remember this is my opinion. It has been a long time since I disliked a book and felt it never should be written for profit. The book is good, but it strikes my empathy cord and when that gets struck I tend to see things in black and white with no shades of grey.

Thank you Net Galley for an advanced copy of “Sold on Monday”. Set in the 30’s of the Great Depression, young photojournalist Ellis and aspiring journalist Lily are faced with a dilemma when a career changing photo Ellis took was damaged. What does one do? What are the consequences to the journalists, those around him and the subjects in the picture? One’s ethics and journalistic entegrity are on the line. The book highlights plays out different condquenses and impacts on the major and minor characters in the story. The book made me think of what desperate people do in desperate times such as selling one’s children just to survive. The book had a different approach which was refreshing. It is a quick read. The book could have developed some of the characters a little better as well as exploring integrity of journalism. Maybe my mind is thinking that due to the current times in the U.S. #SoldOnAmonday #NetGalley

Sold on a Monday illustrates the Great Depression with the story told by a random, candid photo and the repercussions from its manipulation. When struggling photojournalist Ellis comes upon the perfect shot, of two little towheads taken outside their tumble-down shack and a sign offering them up for sale, his best intentions and sheer dumb luck collide to create career opportunity, but among great danger.

Ellis's knockout of a Tribune co-worker Lily Palmer has some secrets of her own, and together the two of these kids had me rooting for their very careers. I loved this romantic-but-not-too-romantic story of a nice girl with a deep dark secret, a nice guy who makes a huge terrible mistake, convincing bad guys, a complicated love triangle, suspense and intrigue. McMorris writes great dialog that rings authentic, and never cheesy. My favorite part was when the Tribune chief showed his heart of gold. I raced through this read and was a sad puddle when it ended.

If asked to sum up the book, Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris, in one all-encompassing word, I would shout "Captivating". Now to blow apart the book: amazing, engrossing, riveting, thought-provoking, heart-rending, and so much more. I was moderately interested when reading the description but when I finished the first chapter I found I could not put it down and go to bed. Hours later I fell asleep with my kindle on my pillow. The book is that good. Read it.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

What a fantastic story "Sold on a Monday" is!

I initially was drawn to the book as a former journalist myself. I wanted to know about this photograph and the children in it. I read historical fiction, and I was interested in being taken back to the Great Depression.

The book did transport me. I felt like I could smell the exhaust from one of the main character's Model T. I would have loved a sandwich at the deli owned by the other main character's parents. I could see the smokey newsrooms and loved the portrayal of the brusque editors and reporters of the muckraking era.

The story of the photograph is a heart-wrenching one, and it is a timely fable about the consequences of stretching the truth - both for journalists and for anyone.

I found the second half of the book much more lively than the first half. I'm not a fan of romance novels, and this book has a healthy dose of romance (especially in the first half). I found that part of the plot to be predictable, but the characters are likable and the love story is very sweet.

I read the second half of the book on a couple of flights. I was disappointed when the first flight landed, and I had to stop reading. But on the second flight, when I finished the book about half an hour before I landed, I simply closed my eyes and had plenty to think about regarding this book.

I don't often read books more than once as there are so many great books out in the world I haven't yet read. But "Sold on a Monday" is one I'd like to read again. I know there are more pieces to think about and chew on that can only come from reading a book a few times. Kristina McMorris has written a fine book, and I will keep an eye out for her future efforts!

I would like to thank Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Sold On A Monday’ written by Kristina McMorris in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Ellis Reed, an up-and-coming reporter for the Philadelphia Examiner, is driving through Laurel Township when he stops and takes a photograph of two children sitting on a porch with a sign saying ‘2 children for sale’. This takes place in 1931 when families are so desperately poor they have to contemplate selling their own children to reduce the number of mouths that need feeding. Some months after taking the photograph Ellis returns to discover that the children and their mother have disappeared and he and Lily Palmer, the newspaper’s secretary, join forces to discover what happened to the children.
It’s a sobering thought that this story has been inspired by an event that actually took place. It makes for a touching and thought-provoking novel that has been carefully and sensitively written. As I continued to read I became so immersed in the story that I was desperate to find out what happened to the children. This is an impressive novel and one I can definitely recommend.

Love Kristina McMorris. I have read all of her books. She writes beautifully written stories with lots of heart. Wonderfully satisfying characters portrayals, and excellent closure. I will certainly wait for her next book!! Thank you Netgalley!!

It all started with a picture, a photograph taken by a young down on his luck reporter in 1931.
When printed in the paper, it draws a great deal of notoriety, leading to complications, difficulties, even anger.
The author creates a wonderful plot, creating a feeling of suspense as the action moves quickly.
As we read we are reminded of the importance of truth, whether reported in a newspaper or spoken to others.
A wonderful novel, that I was unable to put down and read in two days. Excellent!

This book covers so many emotions that I had to keep putting it down and read something lighthearted.
I eventually got to the end and wasn’t disappointed. Heartbreakingly based on true life, it tells the story of how people coped or didn’t cope with life, loss, shame and guilt. Those last four words say it all.

Very touching story that will break your heart! Loved loved loved the story, the writing and the characters were phenomenal!!! You must read the authors noteds at the end. It accounts how she came to write the story when she saw a picture from a newspaper in 1948 that touched her......read it!! It's almost as good as the story! An over the top 5 star rating!!

This was my first book by Kristina McMorris and I had heard such great things about her books and this did not disappoint! I loved the story and the writing was superb!, Thank you netgalley,

A very interesting story that was based on the real photograph taken during the Depression, of a woman selling her children. The book took some liberties and at times the dialogue felt rather stilted but otherwise it was an interesting read that I didn’t want to put down - I finished this in 2 nights!

Sold On A Monday tells the story about a picture. Everything that follows is about the good and bad of human behavior. The characters are engaging, and the story moves along at a good pace. The array of character personalities, from innocent children to mobsters, provides good variety, and how Kristina McMorris put the story together works well in how it unfolds.

The subject of selling children is a sensitive one to write about. I liked the angle the author chose, that of a news writer, to create the story. It dealt with loss, guilt in many different ways, a search for redemption and forgiveness, and taking responsibility for one’s actions which leads to a satisfying end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for sending this book. The following review is entirely my own opinion and not in any way influenced by receiving this book.

Thank you Netgalley for an advance review copy of this book. At times through the book I wondered how much of it was based on true facts and after googling it I found that this indeed was a novel based on a photo. I did remember seeing the photo and this novel gave it life. the

his was a super quick read for me. I really enjoyed the first half or so of the book, the portions that focused on Ellis and Lily and the history behind Ellis' photo and how and why he came to take it. Once the story evolved into the current state of Ruby and Calvin , it went a bit downhill for me. I think I expected more from the historical fiction side - more about the Great Depression and how families were affected by it. There was so much potential here for a book with a lot of depth and imagery of an era that affected so many people in so many ways. Instead, it became more of a mystery/detective story, and lost a lot of its appeal. Not only did a lot of the second half seem far-fetched, it took it from being a historical human interest story to just another piece of fiction. It wasn't a bad book, per se, but I would have enjoyed it a lot more if the author had spent more time on the affects of the depression and less time on the "whodunit" aspect.

While the premise here was promising, the writing did not manage to hold my attention for long periods. I felt that it dragged in places, and at times I simply didn’t have much interest in continuing on. While fiction, it was based loosely on a newspaper story from 1948. That story was even more appalling as it involved a mother actually selling her 5 children for apparently even less reasons than this story. This story focuses on how people’s perceptions can be mistaken and how that can lead to dire consequences. Luckily this one ended well. But in the end I found it a bit overly drawn out, with some over-the-top melodramatic moments.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC for review.

I found this book to be very trite. Silly. Amateur writing style. Storyline unrealistic - with everything happening to “our hero’s” exactly when they need it to and then let’s throw in a kindly mobster who owed them a favor. Overly dramatic, just eye-rolling silly story.

I had my eye on this book what drew me in was the cover and synopsis. I was lucky enough to win an advance copy and excited to start reading it. This was my first book by Kristina McMorris and I’m going to be looking to read more by her. This was an intriguing book the time period of the Great Depression 1931. A photo of two little boys in front of a sign “2 children for sale” and the reporter who snaps the pic and heartbreaking consequences that follow. It was a great read!

It's pretty difficult in current times when things are so plentiful to wrap my head around the fact that in 1931 during the Great Depression that out of desperation people would resort to selling their children. It broke my heart to read the author's note and find the premise for this story was based on an old newspaper photo that she discovered that planted the seed for her story line.

The story was authentic, emotionally charged, suspenseful, historical and enlightening. This is the first Kristina McMorris novel I have read, but won't be the last. I really enjoyed her style and creativity. Her story telling is a gift, it has so much depth. I appreciate when an author can fill in so many little details without bogging down a story, it's a craft that not all authors possess.

The characters were well defined and I felt I knew each one personally along with their families as well as their ties to each other. I found myself rooting for each and every one of them.
Lilly Palmer, secretary, with a secret of her own.
Ellis Reed, the reporter who took the photo that sets the story in motion.
Ruby and Calvin, the two children who were photographed and ultimately sold.

The story has many twists and turns and every turn fits nicely in the story line. It was fast paced, I couldn't put it down, I just had to know what happened next. The emotional charge put's this story on another level. Exceptional read, highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher eSourcebooks for allowing me the privilege of ready an ARC in exchange for an honest review.