Reviews

In the House of the Seven Librarians by Ellen Klages

lizabethstucker's review

4.0

When the old Carnegie library was closed and much of its newer content moved to a brand new library across town, seven librarians remained behind, moving into the library to stay. Their lives are changed when a baby is left as payment for an overdue book. A suspension of disbelief leads to a strange, yet satisfying read. 4.5 out of 5.

boxofdelights's review

4.0

She still had all her marbles, though every one of them was a bit odd and rolled asymmetrically.

verkisto's review

3.0

Cute, but light. There are some thoughtful points in the story, and other sections that made me chuckle, but it's not a very substantial story. On the plus side, it has a good message, especially for bookworms.

pghbekka's review

4.0

Charming short story!

morgandhu's review

5.0

A simple fantasy about a forgotten library, seven librarians and the baby left in the book return chute. I suppose it's technically a children's book, but I loved it.

corrie's review

5.0

In The House of the Seven Librarians by Ellen Klages originally appeared in Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy.

It’s a charming novella about a foundling baby, left on the doorstep of the abandoned (and somewhat magical) Carnegie Library, raised by seven librarians.

We see Dinsy grow up in this magical place, between the books. Klages is an enchanting storyteller. If you love libraries and all things bookish, this is an absolute must read!

Themes: books, books and more books, the old library, 7 feral lady librarians raise a child together, magical, lots of book references.

5 Stars

jambery's review

4.0

I wish *I* had been raised by feral librarians. Given the amount of books in the house and the wear and tear on my library card, though, it was the next best thing.

pers's review

4.0

A charming, whimsical tale with more hope and less tragedy than 'Passing Strange'.