The Paris Library

Another WWII historical fiction - this one focuses on the American Library in Paris and the relationships that the employees, volunteers, and patrons develop throughout the war. It flips back and forth between war time and Odile is in Paris to the mid 1980s where Odile now lives in Montana and a friend of a teenage girl named Lily. Lily spends much of her time trying to figure out Odile's deal. She has also has many trials and tribulations of her own, some of which are cured by Odile's wisdom. As readers, we get to see where Odile learned all these lessons in great detail, often before Lily hears them.

Overall, this was a great story for book lovers and library lovers who enjoy WWII historical fiction. It is made especially good by the author's note that clues you in to how much of the story is true (definitely read the author's note!).