City of Thieves

"You couldn’t help being born into this world, but at least you could learn how to survive in it." Set against the brutal backdrop of WWII-era Leningrad, City of Thieves by David Benioff is a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and impossible missions. When 17-year-old Lev is arrested by Soviet soldiers and thrown into a cold prison cell, he meets Kolya—witty, fearless, and full of life. Together, they are given an outrageous ultimatum: find a dozen eggs in a starving city, or face execution. What follows is a harrowing journey through bombed-out streets, enemy territory, and the depths of human endurance. 📖 Quick Facts: 🗓️ Publication Date: 2008 📚 Genre: Historical Fiction, War Drama ⭐ Goodreads Rating: 4.3/5 🛒 Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 🏆 Accolades: New York Times Bestseller, optioned for a potential film adaptation 💡 Why we love it: A raw yet darkly humorous exploration of survival, resilience, and the power of friendship in the face of unimaginable hardship. Have you read City of Thieves? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! What’s your favorite historical fiction novel? Follow us for more unforgettable book recommendations! 📚✨ #CityofThieves #DavidBenioff #WWIIBooks #HistoricalFiction #BooksWorthReading #BookLovers #FictionLovers #ReadingCommunity #BookRecommendation #LitFiction #WarStories #SurvivalStories #BestsellingBooks #ClassicLiterature #BookObsessed #GreatReads #ReadersOfInstagram #Storytelling #HistoricalDrama #MustRead #TBRlist #BookDiscussion #PageTurner