"a wonderful testament to the power and endurance of the written word" - The Age "Bibliophiles
will be enthralled" - Publisher's Weekly "a perfectly on-point present for any reader" -
BookPage Discover 50 of the world's most magnificent hidden libraries - each with a unique and
uplifting story to tell - featuring a foreword by librarian bestselling author and literary
critic Nancy Pearl. Book swap your latest read in a cool 1950s style fridge in New Zealand or
hike through the ethereal woodlands of Eas Mor in Scotland where a hidden library in a small
log cabin awaits. Each entry shares the library's mission and impact on the local community and
offers fascinating stories from its resident caretaker. Inside Hidden Libraries : 50
enchanting obscure and astounding libraries from around the world Fascinating insider
knowledge and unique stories from each library's resident caretaker Captivating photos
accompany every entry and the exact location of each hidden library is revealed Featured
libraries include: North America - Idaho: Little Free Library in a Cottonwood Tree California:
The Prison Library Project. South America - Argentina: The Weapon of Mass Instruction
Colombia: The Biblioburro. Africa - Egypt: St Catherine's Monastery Mali: The Timbuktu
Manuscripts. Asia & the Middle East - China: The Lonely Library Philippines: Reading Club
2000. Europe - England: Phone Booth Library Norway: The Future Library. Oceania & Beyond -
Antarctica: The Little Free Library at the South Pole Outer Space: The International Space
Station Library Written by Diana Helmuth an award winning author who writes about subjects
including travel nature and philosophical trends From the rare to the romantic this
extraordinary guide to our planet's hidden libraries makes the ultimate gift for literature
lovers adventurers and dreamers alike. Nothing brings people together quite like a good book.
