The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections

”“Written for book lovers who will no doubt dive in and devour it. It’s a literary read benefitting its theme…a keeper that could easily end up in someone’s private collection.”” - New York Journal of Books
“With its countless revelations about the dusty realm of rare books, a likable librarian sleuth who has just the right balance of compassion and wit, and a library setting that is teeming with secrets, The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections is a rare treat for readers. I loved this book!” - Matthew Sullivan, author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
“This intricately woven literary mystery brings readers into the cut-throat world of academia where rare book collections compete for money and prestige, and where those in power will do whatever it takes to protect their institution. A strong female protagonist and complex relationships drive this impressive, genre-bending debut.” - Wendy Walker, international bestselling author of Don’t Look for Me
“Who doesn’t love a mystery involving rare books and bad librarians? This clever, deftly written story has all that and more. A great pleasure from beginning to end.” - Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times bestselling author

Eva Jurczyk is a writer and librarian living in Toronto. She has written for Jezebel, The Awl, The Rumpus, and Publishers Weekly. This is her first novel.

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