The Astral Library by Kate Quinn

The Astral Library by Kate Quinn — a gorgeously written magical realism adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network, The Rose Code, and The Diamond Eye.

Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

For Alix Watson, books have always been her only reliable escape. Raised in foster care and struggling with dead-end jobs, she finds solace in the Boston Public Library — until she stumbles through a hidden door into the Astral Library, a magical sanctuary where the desperate and broken can step into the pages of their favorite stories.

Guided by the enigmatic Librarian, Alix is offered a fresh start in the world of her choice. But before she can disappear into her new life, a shadowy threat emerges, endangering everyone the Astral Library has ever sheltered. Joined by unlikely allies, Alix must race through the Regency drawing rooms of Jane Austen, the foggy streets of Sherlock Holmes, and the glittering parties of The Great Gatsby to save the library — and the power of stories themselves.

Blending heart, humor, and high-stakes adventure, The Astral Library is a love letter to book lovers, public libraries, and the transformative magic of reading.