City of Thieves by David Benioff

Historical fiction
I found this story of two young Russian men trying to survive during the German siege of Leningrad hard to put down, though at times horrifying. The two meet, under arrest in a prison, where they can save their lives by locating a dozen eggs for a colonel's daughter's wedding cake. Their mission bonds their friendship and takes them through grueling adventures. The story is based on the memories of the author's grandfather.

Submitted by Judith