--- product_id: 511317570 title: "The Librarian of Burned Books: A Novel" price: "S$24" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/511317570-the-librarian-of-burned-books-a-novel store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # The Librarian of Burned Books: A Novel **Price:** S$24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Librarian of Burned Books: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** S$24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/511317570-the-librarian-of-burned-books-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library , The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. Berlin 1933 . Following the success of her debut novel, American writer Althea James receives an invitation from Joseph Goebbels himself to participate in a culture exchange program in Germany. For a girl from a small town in Maine, 1933 Berlin seems to be sparklingly cosmopolitan, blossoming in the midst of a great change with the charismatic new chancellor at the helm. Then Althea meets a beautiful woman who promises to show her the real Berlin, and soon she’s drawn into a secret group of resisters who make her question everything she knows about her hosts―and herself. Paris 1936 . She may have escaped Berlin for Paris, but Hannah Brecht discovers the City of Light is no refuge from the anti-Semitism and Nazi sympathizers she thought she left behind. Heartbroken and tormented by the role she played in the betrayal that destroyed her family, Hannah throws herself into her work at the German Library of Burned Books. Through the quiet power of books, she believes she can help counter the tide of fascism she sees rising across Europe and atone for her mistakes. But when a dear friend in the WWII resistance decides actions will speak louder than words, Hannah must decide what stories she is willing to live―or die―for. New York 1944 . Since her husband Edward was killed fighting the Nazis, Vivian Childs has been waging her own war: preventing a powerful senator’s attempts to censor the Armed Service Editions, portable paperbacks that are shipped by the millions to soldiers overseas. In her battle against censorship, Viv knows just how much they mean to the men through the letters she receives―including the last one she got from Edward. She also knows the only way to win this fight is to counter the senator’s propaganda with a story of her own―at the heart of which lies the reclusive and mysterious woman tending the American Library of Nazi-Banned Books in Brooklyn. As these multiple timelines converge and Viv unknowingly brings her fight crashing into the secrets of the recent past, the fates of these three women will change all of them forever. Inspired by the true story of the Council of Books in Wartime―the WWII organization founded by booksellers, publishers, librarians, and authors to use books as “weapons in the war of ideas”― The Librarian of Burned Books is an unforgettable work of historical fiction, a haunting love story, and a testament to the beauty, power, and goodness of the written word. Review: Highly Recommend! - THE LIBRARIAN OF BURNED BOOKS by Brianna Labuskes is an emotionally moving and provocative story that is about the important topics of censorship, the loss of freedoms and hate during this period from history that is as important today as it was then. Three women narrate their very different stories from pre-WWII Germany to Paris and then the United States in 1944. Young American writer Althea James and Hannah Brecht meet in Berlin in 1933 and their story is told by Althea. Hannah Brecht is Jewish and a lesbian who has fled Germany and in 1936 is in Paris working at the German Library of Burned Books before the Germans invade. Vivian Childs is in New York in 1944 and working to fight an amendment to a bill that censors Armed Service Editions shipped to the millions of service men overseas. As Vivian works to set up a rally to fight censorship and gain attention to her battle, she unknowingly is about to shine a light on other’s secrets and change all their lives forever. I am surprised this is the debut novel from this author. Even carrying three different storylines at different times and locations, the narratives never seemed to lose focus. The historical research is evident, and I was checking out actual pictures on-line of the Book Burning Memorial in Germany when I finished. And when I finished, I was so moved I had tears in my eyes and had to grab a tissue. Each of the women in this story are believable characters with very different journeys and yet their love of books brought them all together. There is a budding lesbian romance in this book and descriptions of the liberal cabarets in pre-WWII Germany which some may find offensive as well as some graphic violence. This is a intriguing historical fiction tale that I could not put down. If you love books and abhor past and present censorship, I believe you will love this book as much as I did. I will be looking for future books by this author. Review: A timely reminder of the power of stories around the world! - This novel is timely in a world where there are wars, violence against those whose beliefs are different. Political views are based on propaganda and personal gain rather than truth and the greater good of all. Our system of Government and the freedoms we enjoy is at risk! We are seeing the ugly rise of hate groups, books are being banned or sanitized obscuring historical actions, ideas, beliefs leaving revisionist history. History repeats itself if we don't study and learn from it! Humans are far from perfect, making poor choices, mistakes that have consequences for others. One of our best traits is learning, changing choices/actions based on new information and facts. This book takes the reader through an emotional minefield intertwining locations, people and events. Women are the main characters throughout from youth to old age in times when the cultural norm was not taking females seriously, condescending and dismissing them. It was impossible not to think of the present politics and Donald Trump and his ilk who undermine our Government and way of Life employing tactics that cast doubt on truth, science, history just as Hitler did! Also like Hitler he is underestimated as a threat with many people dismissing him as a lunatic who will fade away into oblivion . As an avid reader I have treasured books since childhood. I read a wide variety of genres and nearly always learn something from each. I recommend this book and rated it four stars! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #77,967 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction (Books) #125 in LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction (Books) #376 in Historical World War II & Holocaust Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,142 Reviews | ## Images ![The Librarian of Burned Books: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W5FeWz+OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommend! *by A***A on April 10, 2023* THE LIBRARIAN OF BURNED BOOKS by Brianna Labuskes is an emotionally moving and provocative story that is about the important topics of censorship, the loss of freedoms and hate during this period from history that is as important today as it was then. Three women narrate their very different stories from pre-WWII Germany to Paris and then the United States in 1944. Young American writer Althea James and Hannah Brecht meet in Berlin in 1933 and their story is told by Althea. Hannah Brecht is Jewish and a lesbian who has fled Germany and in 1936 is in Paris working at the German Library of Burned Books before the Germans invade. Vivian Childs is in New York in 1944 and working to fight an amendment to a bill that censors Armed Service Editions shipped to the millions of service men overseas. As Vivian works to set up a rally to fight censorship and gain attention to her battle, she unknowingly is about to shine a light on other’s secrets and change all their lives forever. I am surprised this is the debut novel from this author. Even carrying three different storylines at different times and locations, the narratives never seemed to lose focus. The historical research is evident, and I was checking out actual pictures on-line of the Book Burning Memorial in Germany when I finished. And when I finished, I was so moved I had tears in my eyes and had to grab a tissue. Each of the women in this story are believable characters with very different journeys and yet their love of books brought them all together. There is a budding lesbian romance in this book and descriptions of the liberal cabarets in pre-WWII Germany which some may find offensive as well as some graphic violence. This is a intriguing historical fiction tale that I could not put down. If you love books and abhor past and present censorship, I believe you will love this book as much as I did. I will be looking for future books by this author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A timely reminder of the power of stories around the world! *by M***L on May 20, 2023* This novel is timely in a world where there are wars, violence against those whose beliefs are different. Political views are based on propaganda and personal gain rather than truth and the greater good of all. Our system of Government and the freedoms we enjoy is at risk! We are seeing the ugly rise of hate groups, books are being banned or sanitized obscuring historical actions, ideas, beliefs leaving revisionist history. History repeats itself if we don't study and learn from it! Humans are far from perfect, making poor choices, mistakes that have consequences for others. One of our best traits is learning, changing choices/actions based on new information and facts. This book takes the reader through an emotional minefield intertwining locations, people and events. Women are the main characters throughout from youth to old age in times when the cultural norm was not taking females seriously, condescending and dismissing them. It was impossible not to think of the present politics and Donald Trump and his ilk who undermine our Government and way of Life employing tactics that cast doubt on truth, science, history just as Hitler did! Also like Hitler he is underestimated as a threat with many people dismissing him as a lunatic who will fade away into oblivion . As an avid reader I have treasured books since childhood. I read a wide variety of genres and nearly always learn something from each. I recommend this book and rated it four stars! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely excellent *by A***R on May 25, 2025* An exceptionally well written book, that gives the reader a stark reminder of why books (even the ones we say meh too!) are so vitally important. I loved this novel, with it's genuine characters, and representation of historical facts of WW II, the book burnings, Hitler and the Nazi party's rise to power, and the impact the bias had on the Jewish community, anyone or anything the Nazi party considered dangerous, and the world. May we never forget the lessons learned and may they never be repeated. Highly recommend that everyone read this book! (Had a few moment of tears, so have a tissue on hand! Phenomenal ending, read it, because I am not giving it away). ## Frequently Bought Together - The Librarian of Burned Books: A Novel - The Lost Book of Bonn: A Novel - The Lost Bookshop --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/511317570-the-librarian-of-burned-books-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/511317570-the-librarian-of-burned-books-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-10-11*