Ep 141: The Impact of Books Amidst Conflict – Madeline Martin Discusses Keeper of Hidden Books
Ever wondered how books can be the cornerstone of strength during tumultuous times? Author Madeline Martin joined us in book club to discusses The Keeper of Hidden Books and more!
Set in Poland during WWII, Madeline’s novel is a tribute to the power of books and strong women protagonists. She reveals the inspiration behind her story and the real events that shaped her narrative.
Madeline also shares with us her research process, including trips to locations relevant to her book settings, and how real historical events and figures inspire her writing. The conversation touches upon themes of preserving cultural heritage through books and the challenges faced by Poland during Nazi occupation.
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Meet Madeline Martin
Madeline Martin lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters (known collectively as the minions), two incredibly spoiled cats and a man so wonderful he’s been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day.
When she’s not writing, researching or ‘moming’, you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves to travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany.
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A Chat with Author Madeline Martin
In This Episode
We had so much fun chatting with Madeline and here are some of the things we talked about:
- Writing books about books and book lovers
- Where she gets her ideas for her historical fiction books
- Bringing her mom to Poland for her research trip
- Original inspiration versus final product after visiting Poland
- Serendipitous release date of August 1 – Warsaw Remembrance Day
- The difficulty and emotions of researching WWII and the Holocaust
- How she chose the books for the Bandit Books book club
- The underground school system during the war
- Upcoming books
- Casket girls of New Orleans
Books Mentioned in this Episode
The Library of Hidden Books
Last Bookshop in London
The Secret Book Society
The Booklovers Library
Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing by Marlya Szymiczkowa
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Other Resources You’ll Love
More Books Set in Poland
Interview with Madeline Martin
Madeline was also on Episode 10 talking more about her book, The Last Bookshop in London.
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