The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien

A dual timeline between wartime Paris and Montana in the '80s and the woman who straddled both continents to fight oppression. Odile loves books and all she wants is a job in the American Library in Paris. From memorizing the Dewey decimal system to learning English she is totally prepared for the job but when the Nazis take over Paris her work is just beginning. While she will do anything to protect her friends and fellow library workers it is difficult to know who to trust. Fast forward to Montana where Odile has lived for many years and she befriends a young girl next door with dreams of getting out of the small town. This story of heroic actions on behalf of the staff at the American Library which stayed open the entire time is fascinating and like many books written lately highlights the work done behind the scenes by ordinary citizens. I would have been happy with just that story but Odile and her later life is an added bonus.  4 stars