![]() ![]() Together with the rest of the staff, Odile joins the resistance, delivering books to Jewish readers banned from entering the library. ![]() However, everything changes when the Germans occupy Paris and threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. The comfort and whimsy that young Odile once experienced at the American Library are still very much alive. It’s no surprise to the reader when she lands the job. It’s not common for young ladies of her class to get jobs, but Odile is in love with books as if they were walking, breathing bodies, and she wants nothing more than to be a librarian at a place she has loved since her childhood. The year is 1939, and Odile Souchet is nervously reciting the Dewey Decimal System as she prepares for a job interview at the American Library. ![]() One might wonder if anything new can be written about Paris, but Janet Skeslien Charles reminds us of the city’s evergreen appeal and unbounded potential for stories with The Paris Library, which tells of the very real, very beloved American Library in Paris and the role it played during World War II. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Ana's narration alludes to her receptivity and capacity to observe and be impressed by the happenings occurring around her. She enjoys a simple life on her family's farm, soaking up the mystery and intricacies of the world around her, from the plants and animals to the clothing, words and facial expressions of her family members. ![]() Though there are only a few momentary references to Catholic images and practices throughout the novel, the plot as a whole is rife with spiritual and theological depth.Īna, the protagonist, is a 15-year-old growing up in Guayacanes, Dominican Republic. Though a work of fiction, the plot is loosely based on Cruz's mother's journey from the Dominican countryside during the late stages of the Trujillo regime to Washington Heights, New York City. Washington Heights-born author Angie Cruz has been garnering attention for her 2019 New York Times bestselling novel, Dominicana, which has been recently translated into Spanish. ![]() ![]() Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. ![]() ![]()
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