Brianna Labuskes is the Washington Post bestselling author of five thrillers. For the first decade of her career, Brianna worked as a journalist for national news organizations covering politics and policy. Visit her at www.briannalabuskes.com.
In her excellent debut novel, Brianna Labuskes writes lovingly of
the power of books, libraries, and friendship to sustain us in
difficult times, while also offering a stark, unmistakably
relevant warning about the dangers of censorship. Fans of
historical fiction featuring courageous women will
savor The Librarian of Burned Books. — Jennifer Chiaverini,
author of Resistance Women
Terrific research buttresses strong writing that will keep readers
riveted.”— — Library Journal
Each of the main characters is clearly drawn and sympathetic, the
plot kept me awake turning pages far into the night, and the
well-earned resolution was poignant and emotional. The depiction of
lesbian romance felt authentic and respectful. This novel is a
timely reminder that the burning or banning of books is the first
step in an escalating war on freedom of thought and expression that
can have devastating consequences. The women in this novel develop
the strength to overcome fear, doubt, and trepidation to resist
censorship and hate each in her own way.... An entertaining and
riveting read. — Kim van Alkemade, New York Times bestselling
author of Orphan #8 and Bachelor Girl
Inspired by the fascinating real story of a little-known World War
II-era group of librarians, authors, publishers, and booksellers
who united to fight fascism with literature, THE LIBRARIAN OF
BURNED BOOKS is a thoroughly engrossing page-turner that proves how
powerful words and ideas can be, no matter the era. Filled with
intrigue and secrets, this timely novel follows three women from
Berlin to Paris to New York City to right past wrongs using books
as their weapon of choice.
— Elise Hooper, author of Angels of the Pacific
Each of the main characters is clearly drawn and sympathetic, the
plot kept me awake turning pages far into the night, and the
well-earned resolution was poignant and emotional. The depiction of
lesbian romance felt authentic and respectful. This novel is a
timely reminder that the burning or banning of books is the first
step in an escalating war on freedom of thought and expression that
can have devastating consequences. The women in this novel develop
the strength to overcome fear, doubt, and trepidation to resist
censorship and hate each in her own way.... An entertaining and
riveting read. — Kim van Alkemade, New York Times bestselling
author of Orphan #8 and Bachelor Girl
Inspired by the fascinating real story of a little-known World War
II-era group of librarians, authors, publishers, and booksellers
who united to fight fascism with literature, THE LIBRARIAN OF
BURNED BOOKS is a thoroughly engrossing page-turner that proves how
powerful words and ideas can be, no matter the era. Filled with
intrigue and secrets, this timely novel follows three women from
Berlin to Paris to New York City to right past wrongs using books
as their weapon of choice.
— Elise Hooper, author of Angels of the Pacific
I've always believed that the most memorable historical novels are
those that, by shining a light on the past, show us a better way
forward into the future. Brianna Labuskes's masterful debut is one
such novel. Alternating between time periods, and armed with three
richly drawn characters, Labuskes unfurls a story of censorship and
fear in 1930s Germany and of hope and grit in 1944 New York. A
propulsive, immersive, expertly crafted debut that reminds us of
the perils of censorship, the power of books, and the duty we all
have to stand up for the freedoms we hold dear. — Kristin Harmel,
New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost
Names
As Labuskes weaves perspectives together, she not only highlights
the pain of censorship, suppression, and dehumanization but also
issues a stark reminder that history repeats itself. At the same
time, she plants seeds of hope in her characters’ refusal to let
the stories that should bring us together be silenced. — Booklist
(starred review)
As Labuskes weaves perspectives together, she not only highlights
the pain of censorship, suppression, and dehumanization but also
issues a stark reminder that history repeats itself. At the same
time, she plants seeds of hope in her characters’ refusal to let
the stories that should bring us together be silenced. — Booklist
(starred review)
Terrific research buttresses strong writing that will keep readers
riveted.”— — Library Journal
I've always believed that the most memorable historical novels are
those that, by shining a light on the past, show us a better way
forward into the future. Brianna Labuskes's masterful debut is one
such novel. Alternating between time periods, and armed with three
richly drawn characters, Labuskes unfurls a story of censorship and
fear in 1930s Germany and of hope and grit in 1944 New York. A
propulsive, immersive, expertly crafted debut that reminds us of
the perils of censorship, the power of books, and the duty we all
have to stand up for the freedoms we hold dear. — Kristin Harmel,
New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost
Names
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