What a thought provoking read!
The Secret Society of Librarians carried each of its members through the war, whether by meeting up, writing letters or writing to them in diaries. It’s a fascinating factual account of events portrayed with interesting characters.
In London we have Joyce who has Ruth working alongside her and sharing accommodation (of sorts) including her mother Rebecca.
In Poland it’s Dorotha who apart from suffering unimaginably from the hardships placed in her way by the Nazis, still finds time and strength to secretly lend books. Recommend it.
A very brief overview as I don’t want to spoil the read. I’d definitely give ten ⭐️ if I could.
I learnt so much from reading this book and it will stay with me long afterwards.

What great characters my favourite was Dorotha who kept going, least favourite was the war itself. I was fascinated by the shower van. The ghetto itself was an education, how anyone came out of it was amazing. The individual stories at the end were interesting too. Due to people’s reluctance to talk about those times I don’t think we really appreciate the lasting effects it had on them. Lovely that Clara got a mention. Purchased Room of One’s Own before I’d got to the end.

I always enjoy Kate's books as they are so well written and this was no exception. Based on a true story this centres on 2 librarians, Joyce in London who sets up a mobile library and Dorotha in Poland who creates a secret library. Beautifully written and a wonderful story.