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The Secret Society of Librarians
- Author
- Kate Thompson
- Narrator
- Kaja Chan, Kate Thompson
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 21 July 2026
- Run Time
- 13 hours 25 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The Secret Society of Librarians is a heartbreaking yet heartwarming wartime library-set novel, inspired by real people, real stories, and extensive research.
“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.” —Jenny Lecoat, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl from the Channel Islands
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.
Critics Review
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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 -
"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
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Details
- Author
- Kate Thompson
- Narrator
- Kaja Chan, Kate Thompson
- Duration
- 13 hours 25 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781668656686
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Second World War fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: general and literary, War, combat and military adventure fiction
Synopsis
The Secret Society of Librarians is a heartbreaking yet heartwarming wartime library-set novel, inspired by real people, real stories, and extensive research.“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.” —Jenny Lecoat, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl from the Channel IslandsMeeting 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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