The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

 

 I absolutely adored this book! The staff and patrons of the American Library in Paris became a family through shared hardships during the German occupation. I really liked that how the story jumped back and forth between Odile's life in Paris during WWII and her life in Montana during the early 80s. Odile's close friendship with Margaret in Paris was mirrored in her friendship with Lily in Montana. This book reminds the reader of how the relationships in our lives can help us persevere through hardship.