published February 17, 2026
Calling all bibliophiles…
“Have you ever wanted to live inside a book?” Nine simple words and I was ALL IN for The Astral Library by historical fiction phenom Kate Quinn. Quinn took her incredible gift for writing historical fiction that’s always eloquent and edited beautifully, threw out the rule book and created this quasi-fantasy world for the most dedicated readers and bibliophiles. Inside The Astral Library, books aren’t just for reading, they’re for living. Our heroine, Alix, downtrodden and lost in a harsh world takes sheer pleasure and delight in reading in the Boston Public Library. Unbeknownst to her, a whole new plane of existence awaits her just through a doorway. With cheeky nods to your favorite books and authors of all time, Quinn weaves a magical tale that we all wish were true. Coincidentally, she reaffirmed my belief that Tuesdays are always terrible.
The Astral Library is perfection for the most serious reader and genre-bending for adventurous minds. Five stars, no notes.
Thank you, William Morrow, for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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