Paris Library

No one can silence books.

Author Name: Janet Skislin Charles

There's pure pleasure in reading books about books, a pleasure that's heightened when we know that the heroes of this historical tale are librarians who have taken it upon themselves to fight the Nazi enemy in Paris with books, keeping the doors of the American library open to readers without discrimination. About books for everyone, in a simple and fast-paced style, Janet Sexlin transports us between the past and the present, between Paris and the American town of Montana, to follow stories centered around loss, betrayal, friendship, and love. A true novel about the power inherent in books and people. A captivating story with innovative narrative devices that topped the bestseller list for weeks.