Paris, 1939: Young and
ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and
a dream job at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into
Paris, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her
beloved library. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the
Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. But when the war
finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of
unspeakable betrayal.
Montana, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. Her interest is piqued by her solitary, elderly neighbor. 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.
A powerful novel that explores the consequences of our choices and the relationships that make us who we are—family, friends, and favorite authors—The Paris Library shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest of places.
Montana, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. Her interest is piqued by her solitary, elderly neighbor. 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.
A powerful novel that explores the consequences of our choices and the relationships that make us who we are—family, friends, and favorite authors—The Paris Library shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest of places.
EXPECTED PUBLICATION FEBRUARY 9TH, 2021
A beautiful story about the power of books, words and stories and the importance of libraries even in the darkest times.This is a captivating story about the America Paris Library during the World War II and the occupation of Paris. Based on real facts, the author gives a story filled with hope about a little known side of history: how the library helped keeping people’s spirit alive through books.
It was interesting and captivating, I liked how all the characters were depicted, and getting to know some of their POV’s besides Odile and Lilly’s, it felt more real.
I enjoyed both parts Odile’s in the past and Lily’s in the present, knowing about Paris and Montana. Both parts were good and heartbreaking at times. I enjoyed how Lily’s part starts putting some pieces together about Odile’s past but it also was a different story and a different Odile as well.
The author’s notes complement the story and it was nice reading more about the real characters and the basis of the story.
The book felt slower at times and Odile was sometimes a bit exasperating but it was a fascinating story and I really enjoyed it.
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