The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick

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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Anonymous

Dec 12, 2024

8/10 stars

Loved the audiobook and loved the authorsâ notes at the end even more.

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Dec 11, 2024

10/10 stars

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Dfaiello

Dec 11, 2024

10/10 stars

I really enjoyed this story. I plan on visiting the Morgan Library very soon. The current exhibit thru May 4, 2025 is about Belle da Costa Greene. Can't wait to go!

Angel1327

Dec 02, 2024

6/10 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I learned so much from reading this book. I can't wait to visit the Morgan Library!

Oranguglad

Nov 20, 2024

10/10 stars

What a wonderful perspective of American life in the NYC in the early 1900’s.