History of Us

A second chance romance of Anna and Jacob, they have been friends since their early years. They both come from a Jewish background. Anna is an assistant at the Manhattan Museum of Jewish History, when asked to to organize an exhibit for Summer Days Festival, the family with all of the information just happens to be her ex boyfriend's family. Jacob wants to save the world and really has no time to help with the family archives, but spending time with Anna once again pulls at his heart. This story is rich in telling Jewish history, which I really enjoyed but was lacking in romance between Anna and Jacob. I wish there more in the development of their current relationship, ok, I did love the epilogue.

Anna and Jacob’s story in The History of Us by Stacey Agdern, book two in her Friendships and Festivals series, is a second chance story. Anna Cohen, an assistant curator at the Manhattan Museum of Jewish History lands the perfect job; organizing an exhibit for an influential Jewish family in Rockliffe Manor, New York. Anna spent her childhood summers there while visiting her grandmother, playing with the family’s son, Jacob. Jacob Horowitz-Margareten is determined to help save the world, leaving him with little time for himself. When he learns that Anna is going to be the one to organize an exhibit from his family’s archives for Summer Days, he is hopeful to spend time with her, possibly fix their broken relationship. As Anna and Jacob navigate the path toward rekindling their relationship they have a few obstacles to get around first; an unethical boss and demands on Jacob’s time. It’s going to take the support of family and friends before Jacob and Anna can re-build their relationship from a shared history. The magnetism, attraction, and chemistry between them are still there; all they need to do is listen to their hearts. Ms. Agdern wrote a wonderfully sweet, heartwarming, and moving story that is not to be missed. This story contains perfect chemistry, romantic dates, fun banter, the magic of love, and charming characters giving Anna and Jacob a chance a chance at a future together; creating their own history. I highly recommend History of Us to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

it brings me so much joy to read such a Jewish story and with such a different take on Jewish history and background than I usually find in literature. I loved the love interest (love those book crushes) and felt like all of the characters seemed very real. A wonderful summer book. It gave me so much pleasure. Highly recommend.