Odile and the other librarians negotiate to keep the library open so they can protect the books and also make secret deliveries to their Jewish patrons. In 1939, idealistic, courageous, and ambitious Odile Souchet works at the American Library in Paris when the Nazis arrive. The Paris Library is a dual timeline story of family, friendship, resistance, romance, betrayal, heroism, bravery, and books. Resistance in a silent and unlikely place… *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I’m linking up with Davida The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday. Today, I’m sharing a histfic book about books and libraries, The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a back list title. Genre/Categories/Setting: WW11, Historical Fiction, Paris, Books About Books, Books About Libraries/Librarians, Paris The Paris Library is a well-written and engaging story of resistance during WW11 at the American Library in Paris. The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
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