The invisible library librarianspy irene is working undercover in an alternative london when her assistant kai goes missing. Their mission is to steal a dangerous book from an alternative london. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Firstly, big thanks go to the wonderful gordon at grab this book and tor books for my copy of the invisible library. Weve come a long way to get here, but the invisible library drops another. The invisible library chicago public library overdrive. The invisible library, book one in this debut series by genevieve cogman, is a setup book.
The invisible library is a bibliophiles dream come true and that holds true in terms of both the book itself and the invisible library from within the pages. Jun 14, 2016 the invisible library ebook written by genevieve cogman. The book was the first in an eponymous series, continued by the masked city december 2015, the burning page december 2016, the lost plot 2017, the mortal word 2018 and the secret chapter 2019. Collecting books can be a dangerous prospect in this fun, timetraveling, fantasy adventure from a spectacular debut author. The narrative is a bit heavy and there were points where i felt the action was dragging and other points i was a bit overwhelmed. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. I loved the style but at times the descriptions bogged down the story and moved things more slowly that i wouldve liked to be fair, i devoured this book in one sitting so clearly is wasnt a big problem. The invisible library series is an adventurous and delightful tale. The invisible library delaware county library system.
Librarianspy irene and her apprentice kai are back in the second in this dazzling bookfilled fantasy series from the author of the invisible library. Gordon kindly suggested i should be introduced to this series, and tor books agreed so i was thrilled to be sent a copy. Collecting books can be a dangerous prospect in this fun. Cogmans debut novel the invisible library was released in january 2015.
Librarian irene winters and the dragon prince called kai have only just had a chance to celebrate the good fortune of a recent treaty between the dragons and the fae when a new, critical job presents itself in this new installment of cogmans the mortal word, 2018, etc. Genevieve cogmans hobbies include patchwork, beading, knitting and gaming, and she lives in the north of england. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. The invisible library audiobooks listen to the full series. Im not sure how i missed book one when it first came out, but am actually kind of glad to have been able to chew through all five books in a row. Genevieve cogman is a freelance author who has written for several roleplaying game companies. A professional spy for a mysterious library which harvests fiction from different realities, irene faces a series of assassination attempts that threaten to destroy her. She is the author of the invisible library series, including the mortal word, the lost plot, the burning page, the masked city, and the invisible library. Irene must be at the top of her game, or shell be off the case permanently. Basically, the premise is that there are 2 poles to the multiverse order, ruled by the dragon monarchs, and chaos, ruled by the fae. Tropes found in the invisible library series alternate history. The invisible library the free library of philadelphia. Apr 01, 2017 the invisible library by genevieve cogman was the 95th official sword and laser book club selection reading period.
Buy the mortal word the invisible library series book. When a dragon is murdered at a peace conference, timetravelling librarian spy irene must solve the case to keep the balance between order, chaos. She obtains books by any means necessary from different worlds to solidify the library s connection to those worlds. Also avoid publisher series, unless the publisher has a true monopoly over the works in question. The invisible library audiobooks listen to the full. Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious library, which harvests fiction from different realities. The invisible library by genevieve cogman pan macmillan.
Genevieve cogmans the invisible library series pan macmillan. The first installment of an adventure featuring stolen books, secret agents and forbidden societies think doctor who with librarian spies. Imie is here with a vlog all about the invisible library series by genevieve cogman, the latest book in. And along with her enigmatic assistant kai, shes posted to an. If youre new to genevieves fantasy book series, heres everything you need to know. Each world is a reflection of a different reality, and sometimes unique works of fiction are written in one. The invisible library series by genevieve cogman goodreads. Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious library, a shadowy organization that collects important works of fiction from all of the different realities.
The invisible library genevieve cogman spoilers the. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. It came into my reading sphere by pure accident, in fact, but i cant say im unhappy with that particular course of events. A covert mission a royal demand and a race against time in a 1930sesque chicago, prohibition is in force, fedoras, flapper dresses and tommy guns are in fashion, and intrigue is afoot. Invisible library series fans can put that aside with this latest book, it is the best yet. The invisible library by genevieve cogman is the first book in the invisible library series. The invisible library series by genevieve cogman youtube. Jul 11, 2017 five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. But this is the first novel in a series and the world is complicated. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. The invisible library download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The invisible library lexington county public library. The invisible library by genevieve cogman librarything.
Avoid series that cross authors, unless the authors were or became aware of the series identification eg. While the poll for februarys hiatus pick for vaginal fantasy was going on, there were a ton of comments about how good this book was. The series was at a risky point after a major change to the status quo at the end of book 4, and i wasnt sure how cogman would manage it and if it would spoil the way the books work. Jun 14, 2016 collecting books can be a dangerous prospect in this fun, timetraveling, fantasy adventurethe first in the invisible library series. The invisible library does not have a fancy cover but it is simple and elegant and i am a sucker for any book that has the word library in it. Timetravelling, dimensionjumping, librarianspy irene and dragonprince kai will have to team up with an unlikely band of misfits to pull off an amazing art heistor risk the wrath of a dangerous villain with a secret island lair.
Humanity, represented by the invisible library, is caught in the middle. The library is a special place and it is hidden from most people. Irene must be at the top of her game or shell be more. Irene, the librarian, with a capital l is tasked to seek out and deliver an important version of grimms fairy tales to the library. Every alternate has a different history, for example the one that irene and kai are in for most of the book is a reality where the british never conquered india and russia colonized china and japan. The invisible library by genevieve cogman books on. The invisible library has 11 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
The first in a gripping, adventurous series, the invisible library is the astounding debut from genevieve cogman. The invisible library new hampshire state library overdrive. After being commissioned to find a rare book, librarian irene and her assistant, kai, head to prohibitionera new york and are thrust into the middle of a political fight with dragons, mobsters, and fae in this novel in the invisible library series. The invisible library novel genevieve cogman librarian irene and her assistant kai travel through time and dimensions, fighting supernatural creatures of chaos, to track down the most important books in all of the worlds in this fun and adventurous fantasy series. She currently works for the national health service in england as a clinical classifications specialist. Click download or read online button to get the invisible library book now. Nov 22, 2019 did somebody say mysteryfantasysteampunk series perfect for book lovers. Chaos threatens the world in which irene grew up, and it can only be stopped by the recovery of a text. A librarians work is never done, and irene is summoned to the library. The invisible library the ohio digital library overdrive. Collecting books can be a dangerous prospect in this fun, timetraveling, fantasy adventurethe first in the invisible library series. It is comprised of a total of 5 books, which were released between the years 2015 and 2016.
There are worlds similar to ours and a lot of ones that are filled with magic and supernatural creatures. Fortunately, amazon kindle was kind enough to send me an email recommending other books i might like. Its debut book was released under the title, the invisible library. The well known novel series written by author cogman is known as the invisible library series. The invisible library publishers summary the first installment of an adventure featuring stolen books, secret agents, and forbidden societies think doctor who with librarian spies. Genevieve cogman professional spy irene and her assistant kai are dispatched to an alternative london to locate a book for their employer, the invisible library, a storehouse of fiction from different realities, and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the invisible library. The invisible library chesapeake public library system.
I can now reveal book seven of the library series the dark archive. Jan 15, 2015 the first in a gripping, adventurous series, the invisible library is the astounding debut from genevieve cogman. Its a fantasy series dragons, fae, spying, actionpacked with dry humor. The invisible library marks the start in a brand new adventure series, featuring stolen books, secret agents and forbidden societies. Once i devoured the great library series, i felt bereft. The invisible library douglas county libraries overdrive. Okay, the library itself it is a strange place that not just anybody can enter only initiated librarians or apprentices. In a 1930sesque chicago, prohibition is in force, fedoras, flapper dresses and tommy guns are in fashion, and intrigue is afoot. The invisible library genevieve cogman spoilers persiflage01 uncategorized january 29, 2018 january 29, 2018 5 minutes genevieve cogmans the invisible library is the first in the eponymous series, with four books published and a fifth in the offing. The second title in genevieve cogmans the invisible library series, the masked city is a wonderful read for all those who enjoyed mr penumbras 24 hour bookstore by robin sloan, jasper ffordes the eyre affair or ben aaronovitchs rivers of london. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. This is how i was introduced to the invisible library by genevieve cogman. The only aspect of the invisible library that couldve been better is some of the writing.
Nov 12, 2019 in the sixth novel in genevieve cogmans historical fantasy invisible library series, irene and kai have to team up with an unlikely band of misfits to pull off an amazing art heist, or risk the wrath of a dangerous villain in his secret island lair. The book was the first in an eponymous series, continued by the masked city. The invisible library audiobook by genevieve cogman. She is the author of the invisible library series, including the mortal word, the lost plot, the burning page, the masked city. Although the invisible library is her debut novel, she has also previously worked as a freelance roleplaying game writer. Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious library, a shadowy organiza. Invisible libraryseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. I got hooked on it a couple months ago but none of my friends have read them. In the latest novel in genevieve cogmans historical fantasy series, the fate of worlds lies in the balance. Besides haruki murakamis kafka on the shore, the invisible library by genevieve cogman was the book that i was looking forward to reading the most from last months tbr. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. A little gem of a fantasy novel, the invisible library is smart and elegant and bewitching. Irene must be at the top of her game or shell be off the case permanently.
In the sixth novel in genevieve cogmans historical fantasy invisible library series, irene and kai have to team up with an unlikely band of misfits to pull off an amazing art heist, or risk the wrath of a dangerous villain in his secret island lair. Genevieve cogmans invisible library series is a rollicking series of adventures taking in parallel worlds, magical creatures and of course the titular library. It has lots of action, great characters and world building. The invisible library is the astouding debut by genevieve cogman, and the first novel in the invisible library series.
The invisible libraryseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. The invisible library tells the story of irene, a young woman who works for a mysterious library that collects precious books through many alternate realities and their librarians act like a kind of spy. She discovers hes been kidnapped by the fae faction and the repercussions could be fatal. Cogman has created not one but multiple worlds centered around the mysterious invisible library. This book has struck a real chord with ardent inhouse fans, with readers seeing hints of the night circus, sherlock holmes, ben aaronovitch and also jasper fforde in the writing. Are you new to the wonderful world of genevieve cogmans fantasy book series the invisible library. The fourth title in genevieve cogmans witty and wonderful the invisible library series, the lost plot is an actionpacked literary adventure. The tor uk publication released it in the year 2015. The written word is mightier than the swordmost of the time.
Professional spy irene works for the mysterious library, along with her enigmatic assistant kai. Im pretty sure i clicked the buy now button after reading only part of the synopsis. The invisible library has 11 entries in the series. I couldnt believe id never heard of the invisible library before. The invisible library by genevieve cogman goodreads.
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