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Published in 2021, Janet Skeslien Charles's The Paris Library: A Novel intertwines the stories of Odile, who works at the American Library in Paris during the Nazi occupation, and Lily, a young girl in 1980s Montana discovering her own path. The narrative explores themes of courage, intellectual curiosity, and the value of friendship as Odile navigates wartime challenges and Lily finds inspiration in Odile's past. The book contains themes of war, loss, and complex emotional dynamics.