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The Secret Society of Librarians
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- On Sale
- Jul 21, 2026
- Page Count
- 480 pages
- Publisher
- Forever
- ISBN-13
- 9781538775059
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$11.99Price
$15.99 CADFormat
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Meeting through real-life Secret Society of Librarians in London, two women form a close bond. When WW2 hits, they take their libraries underground, creating create a roaming underground library.
But when one of them is taken to Poland and a concentration camp, they think there is no chance of ever being reunited again…
This is an inspirational, true and compelling story about friendship, everyday bravery and the power of books, with a dual narrative set between London and Poland in the 1940s.
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“History fans will feast on the author's note and revel in the real-life testimonies at the end of the book. Anyone who loves books, libraries, and history will appreciate this powerful novel.”Booklist
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“I loved it.”Kate Quinn, author of The Rose Code and The Astral Library
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“This is an incredible novel. I underlined so many passages while reading it, and am in awe of Kate Thompson's research and her dedication to the women that history has forgotten."Janet Skeslien Charles, author of The Paris Library
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"This is a lively, engaging, fascinating story of women united by courage, care and a belief in the power of books. It is a love song to reading and its ability to transport people from even the hardest of situations, but it is also an exploration of hope, love and the power of community and friendship to overcome the worst that fate can throw at us. A warm, involving, deeply human story. I loved it."Anna Stuart, author of The Midwife of Auschwitz
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"Kate Thompson's books never disappoint, and I adored her latest, The Secret Society of Librarians…This story is both plucky and poignant, with fantastic characters, complex situations, and realistic outcomes that will stay with you long after you've finished the last chapter."Donna Jones Alward, author of Ship of Dreams
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“A humane and important novel about friendship, courage, and the power of reading to inspire communities under threat. Rooted in meticulous research, the historical notes alone will reduce you to tears. Kate Thompson is a beautiful storyteller. She inspires immediate trust and respect in the reader, which renders Joyce and Dorothea’s stories all the more compelling.”Joanna Miller, author of The Eights
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"A page-turning adventure, dripping with historical authenticity.”Jenny Lecoat, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl from the Channel Islands, on The Wartime Library
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"This is a delightful story of community in wartime, love and loss, and resilience. Based on a true story, this uplifting tale is sure to satisfy."Booklist on The Little Wartime Library
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“This is just the story we need right now – a tale of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to keep hope alive, and to give a community adrift in wartime a sense of home. Kate Thompson’s passion, meticulous research and brilliant storytelling make The Little Wartime Library an utter delight to read.”Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author, on The Little Wartime Library
