'Having lived in an apartment just above the current location of the American Library in Paris, I've always felt connected to the institution and wondered about its story, so I'm grateful to Janet Skeslien Charles for penning such a vivid, enjoyable, based-on-a-true-story tale. Matthew Sullivan, author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore A thoroughly enjoyable read, kind-hearted and brimming with delightful bookish allusions.” It shows how literature can be a means of escape, a catalyst for human connection, and a moral center in grim times. “The Paris Library is a refreshing novel that celebrates libraries as cradles of community, especially when we need them the most. Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls Meticulously researched, The Paris Library is an irresistible, compelling read.” I fell in love with Odile and Lily, with their struggles and triumphs, from the very first page. “A fresh take on WWII France that will appeal to bibliophiles everywhere. Tatiana de Rosnay, New York Times bestselling author of Sarah's Key “As a Parisian, an ardent bookworm, and a longtime fan of the American Library in Paris, I devoured The Paris Library in one hungry gulp. It is charming and moving, with a perfect balance between history and fiction.” “A love letter to Paris, the power of books, and the beauty of intergenerational friendship” ( Booklist), The Paris Library shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest places. As Lily uncovers more about her neighbor’s mysterious past, she finds that they share a love of language, the same longings, and the same intense jealousy, never suspecting that a dark secret from the past connects them. Her interest is piqued by her solitary, elderly neighbor. Montana, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana.

But when the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. When the Nazis march into the city, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her beloved library.

Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet seems to have the perfect life with her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. An instant New York Times, Washington Post, and USA TODAY bestseller-based on the true story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris during World War II- The Paris Library is a moving and unforgettable “ ode to the importance of libraries, books, and the human connections we find within both” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author).

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