'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. The books are a big part of that, but more, its because the Library provides a home and community for Odile and her fellow librarians and subscribers. From the front doors to the Afterlife, the Library is every bookworms dream encapsulated in the written word. Montana, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. First off, the portrayal of the American Library in Paris (ALP) is spot-on. 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. In 1939, Odile Souchet, the daughter of the captain of a police precinct, has just finished library school.

2, 2021 World War II Paris during the German occupation forms the setting for an intelligent and sensuously rich novel of a young woman's coming-of-age. 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. THE PARIS LIBRARY by Janet Skeslien Charles RELEASE DATE: Feb. 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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