The Secret Society of Librarians

PRAISE FOR KATE THOMPSONA captivating tale about the power of libraries and how they connect us … Meticulously researched, readers will be entranced by this fascinating slice of historyA heartwarming story of how friendship and the written word sustain us in the toughest times. Based on a little-known true story, Kate Thompson’s meticulous research and love of libraries shine through. Perfect for fans of Dear Mrs. Bird.Books help win the day in this splendid warm-hearted novel of wartime resilience and romance, based on a true storyRemarkable … Heartbreaking and inspiring, this brilliantly researched book also captures the essence of the story through its evocative words and thoughtfully written charactersLibraries create writers! And here’s a book as wrapped up in libraries as it could be …An ode to books, libraries and the resilience of women. Uplifting and heartwarming. The strength of the human spirit shines throughMy best book of the year. I loved the feeling this book gave me. The fact that this community, this love of books realty did exist and really did make a difference, was a wonderful thing to discoverWarm and uplifting historical fiction, all made to feel so real because of the historical details seamlessly woven into the story

Kate Thompson is a journalist and Sunday Times bestselling writer. As well as being passionate about capturing lost voices and untold social histories, Kate’s also a library campaigner. Her 100 libraries project celebrates the richness and complexity of librarians’ work and the vital role of libraries in our communities. Alongside her journalism and writing, Kate is also a podcaster and has her own podcast, From the Library with Love.