The Keeper of Hidden Books is a story about the power of books to offer hope during the most devastating times.

The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, WWII, Books About Books, Libraries, Warsaw (Poland), Friendship, Resistance

Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. This week, I’m featuring compelling historical fiction, The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin.

I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday.

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My Summary:

The Keeper of Hidden Books is inspired by the true story of the underground library in Warsaw, Poland during WWII. Zofia has two important things in her life: her books and her best friend, Janina. As Warsaw is occupied during WWII, books are in danger of being banned and/or destroyed. At great risk, Zofia saves what books she can, continues to meet secretly with her book club, and hides books. Lending saved books to readers and sneaking them into the Ghetto for her best friend are dangerous activities and as the situation becomes more dire, she also participates where she can in the Resistance.

“The world needs to remember to never take for granted what has been gifted to us through the sacrifice of others: the right to education and learning, the power and luxury of freedom, and the beauty to appreciate the routine of simple, ordinary life.”

Continue here for my full review of The Keeper of Hidden Books…

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QOTD:

Have you read other books by Madeline Martin?

You might enjoy The Last Bookshop in London.

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