'Intelligent and sensuously rich.A novel tailor-made for those who cherish books and libraries. Odile Souchet is obsessed with books, and her new job at the American Library in Paris - with its thriving community of students, writers and book lovers. – Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names Well-researched, stirring, and rich with detail, THE PARIS LIBRARY is an ode to the importance of libraries, books, and the human connections we find within both.' In THE PARIS LIBRARY, the beloved library, its staff, and its subscribers come to life and remind us of both the horrors of World War II and the vital role books play in keeping us afloat in difficult times. Toggling between France in 1939 and Montana in the 1980s, this novel is a love letter to the power of books. '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. An Amazon Best Book of February 2021: The Paris Library is a fresh and compelling World War II story that reminded this reader of Kristin Hannah’s breakout, The Nightingale. – 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.”

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