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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford


Before the Internet and cell phones.

Before women were seen as being more than secretar​ies​.

RADIO GIRLS takes us back to the ​era of the ​wireless ​radio ​and the BBC.​  Loved the history.​​  Loved learning about the development of radio, the shows, and hearing that some listeners were afraid of the wireless.​

The time period is authentically portrayed​, and Hilda Matheson, a real historical figure, is ​one of the main characters.  Hilda Matheson was The Director of Talks at the BBC and always had very interesting people on her show.

Maisie was ​another main character and also ​a terrific character.  I enjoyed ​h​er spunk and how she ​carried out her harried​, but enjoyable​ job every day​. 

​RADIO GIRLS was a pleasant, educational read.​  The cover is quite charming and drew me in immediately.

Anyone who enjoys the era between WWI and WWII and sharing the lives of women and their fashionable clothing and lifestyles will thoroughly enjoy RADIO GIRLS.  All the glitz and glamour of the era shines through as you learn the history of the BBC.  4/5

This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher in return for an honest review.




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20 comments:

  1. Kathryn TJune 30, 2016 at 1:33 AM

    I always think it is good to read of this time and realise how times have changed. This sounds good and i like a spunky character.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 8:47 AM

      She is pretty spunky.

      I do enjoy going back in time, but wouldn't know what to do without my electronics. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Kathryn.

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  2. AlexJune 30, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    Great review, Elizabeth. I"ll be looking for this one, it sounds like it is right up my alley.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 8:47 AM

      I do think you will really enjoy it, Alex.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  3. bermudaonionJune 30, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    I love to read about trailblazing women so I think I'd like this too.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 8:48 AM

      I think you would like it too, Kathy.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  4. KailanaJune 30, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    Great review. Sounds worth checking out!

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 10:16 AM

      Thanks for stopping, Kailana.

      Thanks for your comment on my review.

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  5. UnknownJune 30, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    Oh, it does sound like a lovely story and one I think I'd enjoy as well. Great review! :)
    @dino0726 from 
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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 5:35 PM

      I enjoyed the characters a lot.

      Thanks for stopping, Diane.

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  6. Mary (Bookfan)June 30, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    I like this era of history - sounds like a great novel.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 5:36 PM

      I loved seeing how women had to live in boarding houses and all the restrictions that we definitely would not put up with today. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Mary.

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    2. Mary (Bookfan)June 30, 2016 at 7:35 PM

      Yes, those restrictions were also shown in the Bess Crawford books (by Charles Todd) - about a WWI British nurse.

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    3. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 8:16 PM

      Oh yes...I love the Bess Crawford mysteries.

      Thanks for stopping back, Mary.

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  7. pilch92June 30, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    The cover would pull me in too- I love things set in the past.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 5:37 PM

      The cover is awesome.

      Thanks for stopping, pilch92.

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  8. YvonneJune 30, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    This sounds like a book I'm sure to enjoy. I can remember when radio was a major source of entertainment in our household - back in the days when TV was not available 24/7, broadcasting only a few hours a day.

    Love the cover and era,and interested in learning about the radio and the BBC, so definitely adding this book to my TBR pile.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2016 at 8:17 PM

      It was quite interesting how things developed. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Yvonne.

      ENJOY when you read the book.

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  9. TeresaJune 30, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    Love the title, the topic, and the cover art! My sisters and I loved lying in front of the radio on the dining room floor with pillows we swiped off the sofa while we listened to the afternoon stories as Mother cooked supper.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 1, 2016 at 12:48 PM

      We would do the same. You would think we would have helped mom with making supper.

      Thanks for stopping, Teresa.

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