
The Paris Library
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Nicky Diss
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Sarah Feathers
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Esther Wane
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Janet Skeslien Charles
An instant New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today best seller—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 best-selling author).
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. When the Nazis march into the city, 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 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.
©2021 Janet Skeslien Charles. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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Not your typical WWII story
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Loved how the older generation guided a new generation into adulthood by remembering her own principles and mistakes she had made. So glad to have "read" this lovely tale.
A Gem of a Read
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An Extremely Important Book for Lovers of Literature
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The voice of Lily was too old and formal for a teenager, but the others were good, especially the ones from Paris.
Thoughts
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World war story
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Loved reading this while in Paris
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The characters
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Loved the careful weaving of WW2 History
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