“A love letter to Paris, the power of books, and the beauty of intergenerational friendship” ( Booklist), The Paris Libraryshows 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. In some ways, the story is your standard historical fiction story with the dual timelines (takes place both during the WWII era and also in the ’80s in Montana). But when the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal. The Paris Library is a historical fiction novel based on the true WWII story of the librarians at the American Library in Paris. It shows how literature can be a means of escape, a catalyst for. Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls The Paris Library is a refreshing novel that celebrates libraries as cradles of community, especially when we need them the most. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. Meticulously researched, The Paris Library is an irresistible, compelling read.

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, 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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