Library of Paris

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There is a pure joy in reading books about books, a joy amplified when we learn that the protagonists of this historical tale are librarians who took it upon themselves to fight the Nazi enemy in Paris with books, by keeping the doors of the American Library open to all readers without discrimination. In her simple and fast-paced style, Janet Seckslin transports us between past and present, between Paris and a small town in Montana, following stories centered on loss, betrayal, friendship, and love—a true account of the power inherent in books and individuals. A captivating story with innovative narrative techniques, it topped the bestseller lists for weeks.