Goodnight From London by Jennifer Robson is a book about a young, female American reporter in London for most of World War II. In many ways it is totally authentic but probably not as bad as it really was during that time.  She glosses over 57 straight nights of the Blitz, but it is there. She falls in love and then loses track of her lover, several times. She meets people. She gets in trouble with the authorities, possibly accused of being a spy. It is really a rather charming book. Not full of misery, but not exempt from it either. It is not your typical WWII book, which are largely Holocaust stories. There was misery everywhere in Europe during this time.

Ruby was a really interesting character that was an orphan, worked for years while putting herself through secretarial school at night, lies on her application, but was fearless in living her life. She was friendly and open although there were people she didn't like. She saw and reported the bravery and goodwill of the English people. She felt deeply for her friends and was always there to assist them whenever they needed her. This was pretty much a slice-of-life story, about the four plus years of the war. Many people came through Ruby's life, famous and not so famous. It was a little bit of history that didn't shy away from the truth but didn't glorify the violence, either.  I totally recommend this lovely novel. 

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Another story about WWII, but told from the point of view of  a woman American journalist posted in London.  The author does a good job of describing the horrors of the blitz on the citizens and the traumas of war.  The overall theme is how the British people carried on with their lives after suffering devastating losses.

Goodnight from London tells the story of Ruby Sutton, an American journalist with a secret past who goes to London in 1940 to cover the war. This well-researched novel provides heartbreaking, realistic descriptions of the destruction of the London Blitz. Ruby loses all of her possessions in the bombing, but goes to live with a family who become her close friends. She struggles at work with men who resent her competence because she is a woman. She overcomes adversity to become strong and confident. She also falls in love with the mysterious British officer, Captain Bennett. The novel follows the whole course of the war, and by the end all secrets are revealed. This work is highly recommended for readers of historical novels who enjoy the exploits of strong women.

Leaving her job in the United States to work as an associate in London at a small paper, Ruby quickly settles in to her new life, making friends and finding “family” - something she had never known as an orphan growing up in New Jersey. Life as a female reporter isn’t easy by any stretch, but Ruby has a natural knack for talking to people and writing stories people look forward to reading. 

As the war progresses, Ruby faces loss but also grows closer to others in the process. The bombings in London bring the war directly to her doorstep, and Ruby’s relationship with the mysterious Bennett adds to her angst in moments of uncertainty. 

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It did take me a bit to get through “Goodnight from London” - mainly because my only reading time was just before bed. Stories set in WW2 era are some of my favorites and this one offered a different perspective from that of a female journalist. The author has done some wonderful research as well that is included throughout Ruby’s tale.

There are some areas I feel the author could have explored the difficulty of being a female reporter more in depth, and at time the story seemed to jump and lag a bit since it takes place over five years, but overall a story of courage, determination, and the meaning of family.

I enjoyed this book. The only thing it missed was that the romance could have been played up a little more. Loved the strong female leads and the history entwined into the writing.

For lovers of historical fiction, this WWII era saga of a young woman's coming of age as an American reporter stationed in London is an epic read. The story's protagonist, Ruby Sutton, arrives in London for her new writing position at the onset of WWII. Ruby's journey as a reporter spans the relentless hardships Londoners endured during the Blitz and its destructive aftermath, the entry of Americans into the war effort after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, subsequent freeing of Paris, and finally, the celebrations that took place in London on V-Day. Wow! I learned so much about the war and the people of London's perseverance throughout the war. Interwoven into this wartime backdrop, is a love story that develops between Ruby and a mysterious, handsome soldier whose secretive position with the military often takes him on missions he cannot disclose. I would have liked to see more development of the love story in this book, but otherwise, it is a very well researched book and the author's telling of Ruby's story makes the reader believe we are sharing her experiences firsthand. Highly recommended!

I enjoyed reading this historical fiction novel. During WW2 Ruby is offered a chance to go to London and report on the war, the year is 1940. It covers the Blitz and finishes with the end of the war in the European theater. The author demonstrates the resilience of the British people. There is a romance interest running throughout the book.

I enjoyed this book, the characters were approchable and interesting and the story was engaging. I would recommend it to friends.

Thanks to @bookclubgirl, NetGalley, and HarperCollins Publishers for this free digital copy in exchange for an honest review! :)

Rundown When Ruby Sutton, newer writer for The American is asked to go to London and work as a shared writer between The American and London's Picture Weekly, she jumps at the chance for an opportunity to go overseas and prove herself. It is the Spring of 1940, and England is at war with Germany and the Axis powers. When Ruby arrives in London, she is picked up by the handsome Captain Bennett, a good friend of Kaz, her new editor. This novel follows Ruby in London through the entirety of World War II, including the London Blitz--during which she makes cherished friends, a couple of enemies, and along with finding love, finds herself.

My Thoughts: I absolutely enjoyed this Goodnight From London. I found it to be a quick read, and once I was a few chapters in, I didn't want to put it down. I really liked Ruby's character: she is sincere, strong, kind, and nothing about her felt forced or unbelievable. Bennett is incredibly aloof, and while at times I found his reticence annoying, it all makes sense when you start to figure out his role in war affairs. None of the main supporting characters felt static or boring--I found them all to be endearing. The ending filled me with so many warm, fuzzy feelings that it stuck with me for the rest of the day and I actually went back and reread the ending because it is so sweet! It is also clear that Robson really did her research, which I loved.

Recommendation: If you love a historical fiction story (particularly one set in WWII), with a strong female character and a little bit of romance, I highly suggest this one. I'm definitely going to look up more of Robson's books now, and continue with the historical fiction road I have been on recently.

American journalist Ruby Sutton is  a mystery! But a determined young journalist taking the opportunities that  come her way and finds a love an family in the process.
A great story from a different  point of view of the London Blitz. Just when you think you have read every story there is about WWII - another one comes along that captures your attention and imagination.

Goodnight Rfom London is the story of  a female American journalist, Ruby Sutton, who travels to London during World War ii to work at a British weekly magazine. It examines what it was like to live in London during the Blitz. is The story follows Ruby's experiences and articles giving the reader a sense of what it was like to live in London at that tie. It is well told and the characters are likable..

A realistic telling of being an American journalist in London during WWII. Bombings from early blitz, rationing, having home bombed, making a new family, coming to terms with the past, and even reporting from Paris after DDay and armistice. A heartwarming and endearing story that is realistic but shows perservance and hope in hard times.

A satisfying story of an American journalist covering WWII in London at the beginning of the Blitz and continuing to VE Day.  Reading about life carrying on during those trying times gave me hope.  The book was at its best when the protagonist, Ruby Sutton, was meeting and then telling the stories of the war’s impact on ordinary citizens.  Although I have enjoyed other books by this author better, I would still recommend this book.

Goodnight from London is a solid, enjoyable World War II novel. It takes a slightly different approach by telling the story of a young woman from America serving as a reporter in London during the war. While bombs rain down on the city Ruby deals with rivals at the newspaper where she works and learns to find her voice when many people tell the same stories. While this story doesn't really delve into the worst atrocities the war had to offer, it does explore the constant terror Britons faced during the Blitz. This does make it a nice change from other WWII stories. I do wish Robson had explored the emotions that Ruby and several other main characters experience; I felt like she had a lighter touch on that and a heavier emphasis could have made this a standout.

Goodnight from London by Jennifer Robson is the story of Ruby Sutton a  journalist from the United States who accepts a transfer position as a war correspondent to London.  Ruby is in London  in the early days of WWII and during the Blitz. This book presents a different perspective than most historical fiction based on WWII   as it is told from female journalists view, which I really enjoyed. 
There was history, romance and drama and  I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction. Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins  for the opportunity to review

Thank you NetGalley for this ebook copy. Goodnight from London by Jennifer Robson is the story of a young female journalist from the United States who accepts an assignment in London to report on the early days of WWII just before Blitz. I’ve read a lot of historical fiction based on WWII and what I liked about this story was that it was told from a journalist’s perspective, the characters were all well developed as was the plot. History, romance and dramatic suspense. I would recommend this book. 5 stars.!

Goodnight from London is based on author Jennifer Robson's own Grandmother's life.  Ruby needs to start over in a new place where her past is unknown, so she heads off to London.  As a journalist she isn't always accepted in this male dominated business, but she makes her way.  As she does, she gains confidence and her true character is revealed.  As the bombs begin to fall and the Blitz carries on night after night she finds her true strength and of course love.  

Thank you #NetGalley for allowing me to review #GoodNightFromLondon.

Ruby Sutton is a young woman just beginning her career in America as a journalist. In the summer of 1940, she is offered a position as a staff writer across the ocean in London.  Ruby aspires to advance her career, and without a second thought, she is off to London where her experiences, would be life changing.
Ruby must endure the destructive, nightly bombings which destroy many parts of London. The destruction of the Blitz was unlike anything she had ever before witnessed, but the devastation was the source for many of her articles.  Her position creates friendships with her colleagues, ones she has never experienced, but along with those, comes unwanted adversaries.  Ruby has secrets that follow her to London and threaten her livelihood. The story takes Ruby through events leading up to VE Day 1945, and she ultimately discovers that acknowledging friendships, and sharing her secrets leads her to a life and love she has always desired. 
I enjoyed the journalistic angle of this historic fiction along with some historic events I was not aware of.  The style in which the story is written makes it a quick read and would be appropriate for young adults.  I would recommend this book to all.

Good Night from London was a different take on WWII for me. It describes a young reporter Ruby Sutton who is sent from a US publisher to London do do a shared reporting column. She reports on the human toll of war and of the strength and courage of those who survive the Blitz of Lindon by the Nazis. A touch of romance thrown in makes this a very heartwarming novel. 
My thanks to goodreads and Netgalley.

Nice told WWII story from a different perspective..  Ruby Sutton is a young journalist living in New York.  Orphaned at a very young age, Ruby escaped New Jersey for New York City where she eventually lands a job at The American, a weekly publication.  Though she enjoys her job Ruby continues to feel alone with no close friends.  When an opportunity arises for Ruby to move to London in the summer of 1940 as a ‘loan’ to the London publication Picture Weekly she jumps at the chance to prove herself. 
What Ruby doesn’t expect is that in London, she will not only prove her journalistic skills but while doing so, find the friends she has always wished for.  Ruby is also drawn to Major Bennett, the friend of her PW editor Kaz.  But Bennett’s work takes him away for weeks or months at a time.  And as with all things military during wartime, he is unable to tell her where he goes or what he does.  Will his secrets, as well as the ones Ruby has, keep them apart?  Or will Ruby finally find the home she has always longed for?

The story is well crafted with scenes that are so well written and detailed that the reader is transported into the time and place of London during WWII.  The characters are such that they feel like old friends, or in some cases, old enemies.  A worthy read for fans of WWII historical fiction.