The Banned Books of Berlin, 9780008699185
Paperback
Banned books, burning skies: one woman’s fight echoes through time.

The Banned Books of Berlin

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    15 January 2026

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Summary

An unforgettable story, tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris and The Royal Librarian

Berlin, 1933. The night skies are burning bright with huge bonfires of banned books. The Nazi party is swelling in number and Berlin is no longer a safe place for young Freya.

She can only watch on, horrified, as her beloved city falls to fascism – and the usually law-abiding Freya is forced to make a…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008699185
ISBN-10:0008699186
Author:Daisy Wood
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:15 January 2026
Weight:240g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 25mm
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Critics Review

Readers love Daisy Wood:

‘A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.’ Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author

‘Oh my!!! This is one of those books you just can’t put down or stop thinking about. A must read.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together… I loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A truly wonderful read that you will not want to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘This book had me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A heck of a good story filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly written!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘Such a stunning read! Five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A truly riveting read. If you love historical fiction, this one ticks all the boxes. Five out of five!’ NetGalley reviewer

About The Author

Daisy Wood

Daisy Wood worked in publishing for some years before leaving to concentrate on her own writing. She has had several children’s books published, both historical and contemporary, and is happiest rooting about in the London Library on the pretext of research. She lives in south London and when not locked away in her study can be seen in various city parks, running after a rescue Pointer with a Basset Hound in tow.

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