The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick

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

368 pages

Average rating: 7.82

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