55 pages • 1 hour read
Sold on a Monday
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Book Brief
344
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1930s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris follows Ellis Reed, a struggling newspaper reporter, who takes a photo of two boys beside a "2 children for sale" sign, using it for a feature story that propels his career but has unforeseen tragic consequences. Alongside secretary-aspiring-reporter Lily Palmer, Ellis works to reunite the children with their mother during the Great Depression. Sensitive topics include child endangerment, illness, and loss.
Melancholic
Emotional
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
158,208 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris has received mixed reviews. Readers praise its emotional depth, historical accuracy, and compelling premise inspired by a real photo. However, some felt the narrative was slow and characters occasionally lacked depth. Overall, it’s appreciated for its poignant storytelling and vivid portrayal of 1930s America.
Who Should Read Sold on a Monday?
Fans of historical fiction and emotionally gripping narratives will enjoy Kristina McMorris’s Sold on a Monday. Ideal for readers who appreciate the poignant storytelling of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and the rich detail found in Lisa Wingate’s Before We Were Yours.
158,208 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
344
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1930s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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