The Astral Library : a novel
Call Number
- FANTASY QUIN (CEN, EAS, MBL, OSH, POW, WSQ)
Edition
First edition.
Publication Information
New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2026]
Physical Description
297 pages ; 24 cm
Summary
A fantasy novel by Kate Quinn. The narrative centers on Alexandria "Alix" Watson, a young woman who discovers a hidden library within the Boston Public Library where books function as portals to fictional worlds. Guided by a mysterious Librarian, Alix enters settings inspired by works associated with Jane Austen, Sherlock Holmes, and The Great Gatsby. When an unidentified adversary threatens the hidden library and those connected to it, Alix and her companions travel through multiple literary environments in an effort to protect the institution. The novel combines contemporary fantasy with elements of adventure and intertextual homage to classic literature.