“The Paris Library is a testament to the everlasting power of literature and literary places to bring people together and be a home for everyone, even during our darkest, most hopeless, and divided times.” — Alyssa Raymond, Copper Dog Books, Beverly, MA

Janet Skeslien Charles is the New York Times, USA Today, and #1 internationally bestselling author of The Paris Library, Moonlight in Odessa, and Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade (called The Librarians of Rue de Picardie in the UK).

Her essays and short stories have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, The Sydney Morning Herald, and Montana Noir. Her work has been translated into 38 languages.

Janet was born and raised in Montana. After graduating from the University of Montana, she got a job teaching English in Ukraine. She later went to France intending to teach for a year, and has been there ever since. Place is at the heart of every story she has ever written. She loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and researching stories of forgotten people and places.

She is currently working on the final installment of her library trilogy.

Janet's Featured Titles

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Beginning to Write Using Every Day Inspiration

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The Paris Writing Workshop - Being Inspired to Write by Authors Who Lived in the City of Light

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The 400-year History of Mail-Order Brides in America

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The Paris Library: the Real-Life Librarians who Defied the Nazis

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Miss Morgan's Book Brigade: the Daring Real-Life Women who Braved Falling Bombs to Save French Civilians

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Janet’s Recent Press

Resources for Book Clubs

Janet’s Other Writing

Honors, Awards & Recognition

USA Today Bestseller
NYT Bestseller
Indie Next List
Library Reads Pick

Media Kit

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