The Personal Librarian

Name: The Personal Librarian
Rating: 7.81 (2192 reviews)
ISBN: 9780593101544

By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

The remarkable story of J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray.

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Published Jun 7, 2022

Average rating: 7.81

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Readers say *The Personal Librarian* offers a compelling glimpse into Belle da Costa Greene’s life, capturing her resilience and navigating race and i...

GCY

Aug 29, 2026

10/10 stars

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JenHen76

Apr 24, 2026

It was thought proviking read.

nrvelo

Jan 22, 2026

10/10 stars

We all enjoyed this book. Great story.

Jan 18, 2026

1/10 star

I found this to be a very slow moving story. Ended up skimming because couldn’t get interested.

TheBookishOne

Dec 27, 2025

10/10 stars

Excellent novel! I'm looking forward to reading more about some of the facts in this book.