This book is so interesting.

I loved reading about history through stories and books. I especially liked hearing about what Beowulf went through, there was only one manuscript for so long, I'm shocked it survived long enough to be translated.

I also enjoyed hearing more about Lewis Carol (Do-Do) and I did not previously know how W.H Smith started and frankly I am jealous because nothing like that exists anymore.

Overall this was a unique and brilliant way to look through history and I enjoyed every minute of reading it.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.Less

The Secret Library is a wonderful gander through the lesser-known corners of literary history written in an engaging and accessible style. The author doesn’t shy away from using humour to make facts more entertaining, It‘s a book that is perfect to dip into on a whim.

(Side note: I‘m not entirely sure if this is simply a new, revised edition of the 2016 original publication or if the changes were more significant.)

A book meant for book lovers!

The secret library explores hidden or unknown till recent years/unknown to most readers details about famous authors themselves regarding their personal life or suprising information about the books we've known and loved for so many years. It's an absolute little gem of a nonfiction read bound to get even the most hesitant fiction exclusive reader interested! Give a gift to yourselves and your libraries at home and get this!

If you like books (you are here, so you must probably do), if your are interested in their history of writing and development through the ages, but you wanted presented in a light, breezy and fun way, filled with curiosities and strange tales - this book is for you!

Fascinating read exploring the history of books and the stories behind some of the most influential books and some of the books we may not know about. If you love books and reading then this book is for you!