The Librarian of Burned Books
Book description
For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war.
Berlin 1933. Following the success of her…
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1 author picked The Librarian of Burned Books as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Like many readers, I love stories about books. I also enjoy novels set in multiple periods.
In this one, set in 1933 Berlin, 1936 Paris, and 1944 New York City, Labuskes skillfully weaves the timelines together. There are many novels about World War II and the years before it, but this one offers perspectives unlike any I’ve read before. I was also touched by learning about the Council of Books in Wartime, consisting of booksellers, publishers, librarians, and authors, who chose books to be sent to those fighting the war.
The books were printed in dimensions to fit into a…
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