Eye Prefer Paris Book of the Month, February 2021: The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

I am thrilled to finally have The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles as my February selection. The Paris Library was supposed to be published last year but was delayed because of Covid. Interestingly, the book was published in a number of other countries before the USA, and Janet would share on Facebook the rave reviews The Paris Library received in Italy, France, and Romania. 

​Based on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, this is an unforgettable story of romance, friendship, family, and the power of literature to bring us together, perfect for fans of The Lilac Girls and The Paris Wife.

Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into Paris, 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 powerful novel that explores the consequences of our choices and the relationships that make us who we are—family, friends, and favorite authors—The Paris Library shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest of places.

Janet and her publisher have generously agreed to give away a copy of The Paris Library to an Eye Prefer Paris reader in the continental USA. 

Be the third person to make a comment about the book in my comments section and win your copy of the book.  Email subscribers, if you go to the bottom of this email, in small print it says “You are subscribed to email updates from I Prefer Paris”. Click on I Prefer Paris, and on the bottom of the post you will see COMMENT in small letters. Click on that to make a comment. 

CLICK HERE to order your copy of The Paris Library. 

Janet Skeslien Charles

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Comments

[Shirley Kern]

Good morning, Richard.
I would love to win a copy of The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. I have read many great reviews about this book. Thank you for the opportunity to possibly acquire this awesome book. 📖

[Rebecca Bishop]

I look forward to reading this fascinating story about such an important, interesting time in our history!

[Shirley Kern]

Hello Richard,
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles was also chosen by Shakespeare and Company as their Book of the Week. Two great icons of Paris touting this book. The Paris Library must be an excellent book!

[richard]

Thanks for the update Shirley.