In 1933, book burnings took place at more than 20 universities across Germany. These were not just acts of destruction — they symbolized an effort to remake German culture in accordance with Nazi ideology. Well known writers and professors fled to Paris, where they created a hidden library filled with books that were banned by the regime. For six years, Professor Corinne Bastien found refuge and purpose in this secret and magical library. The Nazis invade Paris in 1940, and Christian Bauer is sent to manage the relocation of France’s books. A sensitive man of great intellect, he must wear the uniform and feign allegiance while quietly working to protect as many books as possible from destruction. What begins as an unlikely friendship between Corinne and Christian grows into an alliance to save the words and ideas that are on the cusp of being lost forever. This magnificent work of historical fiction reflects the courage of the resistance and the broader reality of censorship through books. Filled with intrigue, suspense and a bit of romance, this is a meaningful tribute to the power of ideas and the human spirit protecting our ideals through the darkest times. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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