Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
The Invisible Library
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
The first in a gripping, adventurous series, The Invisible Library is the astounding debut from Genevieve Cogman. Irene must be at the top of her game or she'll be off the case - permanently. . . Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, which harvests fiction from different realities. And along with her enigmatic assistant Kai, she's posted to an alternative London. Their mission - to retrieve a dangerous book. But when they arrive, it's already been stolen. London's underground factions seem prepared to fight to the very death to find her book. Adding to the jeopardy, this world is chaos-infested - the laws of nature bent to allow supernatural creatures and unpredictable magic. Irene's new assistant is also hiding secrets of his own. Soon, she's up to her eyebrows in a heady mix of danger, clues and secret societies. Yet failure is not an option - the nature of reality itself is at stake. The Invisible Library is followed by the second title in The Invisible Library series, The Masked City.
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
review
Bookish.SAM
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Panpan

Really wanted to love it, but was ultimately pretty disappointed 😔

Just too much stuff jammed in (vampire, fae, dragons, cyber insects, detectives, secret societies, etc) and not nearly enough world building.
Action was clunky.

I was really hoping for more… but I guess you can‘t win them all 🤷🏻‍♀️

blurb
heylaurenmack
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Picked up recently looking for books my dad and I used to enjoy when I was a kid. Hopefully a new series to follow. He was super into Wheel of Time but I‘m not ready for such a long adventure yet, lol.

review
julesG
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

This was a reread. #SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65

A journeyman librarian is not only sent off on an undercover mission to retrieve a certain book about fairytales without a proper briefing or any preparations, she also has to take along her brand new apprentice. What could possibly go wrong?

Definitely want to know how the story continues and how things are tied to each other.

#20in4 #readathon

Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 10mo
TheSpineView Awesome! 10mo
72 likes2 comments
review
Soubhiville
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Mehso-so

I chose this for #booked2023 #gaslightfantasy, since it was on my TBR shelf already. 🙂

I‘d say it also falls into urban fantasy, taking place in Londons (yes multiple) and having the typical UF cast (vampires/fay/werewolves/etc) and also somewhat steampunky.

For me, more so-so but almost low pick? Fun but won‘t stick with me at all.
#serieslove2023

Cinfhen I bailed on this one - just wasn‘t my thing 12mo
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 12mo
TheSpineView Great job 12mo
69 likes1 stack add3 comments
blurb
BarkingMadRead
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

I‘m just getting to the good part and a family is on speakerphone, and everyone is so loud! Can they not see me reading?!? #volumedown #youarenottheonlypeoplehere #imcranky #dontmesswithmyzen #wellnesswednesday

Clare-Dragonfly Ugh, it‘s so infuriating when people use speakerphone in public! 13mo
Reggie This happens to me at the laundry all the time. Also, I do love to read at Panera while eating a goddess Cobb salad. 13mo
BarkingMadRead @Reggie our tax accountant yelled at me for wasting money on oatmeal every week, I was like, Girl! Don‘t rain on my Panera parade! 13mo
40 likes3 comments
review
BarbaraJean
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

This was a delightful romp through alternate worlds, following librarians with powers who are acting on orders from a mysterious Library. The world-building felt a little scattered, but the characters and plot were so much fun, and I‘m looking forward to the next one! I suppose this counts for #SeriesLove2023… even if this is the start of a new series and I intended to use the challenge to finish series already in progress! 😆

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 Always good to start new series. 14mo
BookaholicNatty I loved this book! 14mo
Buchbeeg This is one of my favorite books ever. The series is amazing and I always found myself finishing the books too quickly. 14mo
TheSpineView I enjoyed this one too. Well done! 14mo
56 likes2 stack adds4 comments
blurb
BarbaraJean
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

I was sitting here deciding which book to start tonight, opened up my eBook of The Invisible Library, saw this blurb from N.K. Jemisin, and poof! My decision is made. I mean, remote-controlled alligators? 🤯😂🙌🏼 If I‘d known that before, this book might not have sat on my Kindle unread for this long.

Aimeesue 📱🐊🐊🐊 😄 1y
43 likes1 stack add1 comment
review
Robotswithpersonality
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

Hell's Library meets Veronica Speedwell. Once upon a time I avoided series like the plague and now I am over the moon realizing there are seven more books in this world to read. The librarian with powers and the book hunting/mysteries/heists and the sharp detective and the apprentice who's more than he seems and the rival and the hinted character back stories. Oh, yes, please! My kind of fantasy. Bit predictable? Yes, but it makes me feel smart!

quote
Robotswithpersonality
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Oo, oo! New word! I've seen insidious many a time, but I can't recall an invidious:
"(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others."
"(of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust."
Borders on an onomatopoeia - sounds like you're expressing distaste just pronouncing it. IN-vidi-ous! ?

quote
Robotswithpersonality
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Lonely books. 😢

review
galueth28
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

I read the first two books of the Invisible Library this year and they're really fun. There's a magical library, alternate wotlds, heists, dragons and fae. What's not to love?

#adventrecommends @emilyrose_x

quote
Robotswithpersonality
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Books + guns => latest version of 'carrot and stick'? 🙃

quote
Robotswithpersonality
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Priorities. 📚

5 likes1 stack add
blurb
BarkingMadRead
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
41 likes1 stack add
review
Ms_Ashley
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Mehso-so

The in between between worlds, held in existence by virtue of the books housed there. The Invisible Library functions to ‘collect and preserve‘ unique and important works of literature connecting it to the existing alternate worlds. In this first book, a young librarian and her student find themselves entrenched in a generations old vendetta. They must trust each other and unlikely friends if they want to save themselves and the Library‘s secrets.

review
galueth28
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

This was a really fun read. Likeable characters and a nice mistery to follow along, with the promise of something sinister in the background 🤩😍

blurb
galueth28
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Posting my #bookspin list for April. March was a bit of a disapointment in regards to reading, I hope next month goes better.

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Good luck!!! 2y
7 likes1 stack add1 comment
blurb
Redy2trvl
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Today‘s dismal weather is perfect for a fresh book and warm cuddles. Happy Sunday littens! #catsoflitsy

21 likes2 stack adds
review
Monicad
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
Pickpick

I was referred to this collection as being the closest thing to Harry Potter and thought I'd buy the first book to see and give them a go... I have since bought the 2nd and 3rd in the collection. I don't think that any book should and can be compared to Harry Potter though. I did enjoy the world that she creates... Simple to follow and interesting with lots of room to test your imagination. I'm looking forward to the rest!

blurb
Texreader
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Beware. If you follow this link you will be adding lots of books to your tbr list!

https://www.bookbub.com/blog/magical-libraries

wanderinglynn I shouldn‘t have looked at the list! 🤣📚📚📚 3y
WJCintron 🙌 😃 😂 3y
58 likes2 stack adds2 comments
review
Read-y_Picker
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Mehso-so

#unpopularopinion 3⭐️
This was a tough one. I really wanted to like it but right out of the gate the relationships between the characters ruined it for me. It wasn‘t even instant chemistry or love at first sight but this internal struggle with wanting to trust someone from the moment you meet… just strange and inappropriate. This book was very difficult to get into. Once an antagonist was named it was a bit easier to get swept up into the story ⬇️

Read-y_Picker There was a lot of ‘rule breaking‘ as the MC explained the workings of the storyverse to the reader by revealing the library‘s secrets to civilians. I will probably pick up the next in the series to see if the writing improves now that the basics are out of the way, but I don‘t have high hopes. 3y
22 likes1 stack add1 comment
review
sparrowssavvy
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

I was so excited to try this series and it did not disappoint. I love the concept of the universe created and this reminded me of the Parasol Protectorate meets Chronicles of St. Mary‘s, both of which I love!

The characters were quite fun and unique. The characters that were trope characters weren‘t taken too seriously which I appreciated. The protagonist had some delightful inner thoughts and asides, which is always great.

21 likes1 stack add
blurb
ShyBookOwl
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Action-Packed; Bookish; Funny

⭐⭐⭐⭐

#3WordReviews

@Mavey wanna join in? 😊

mavey @ShyBookOwl This is cool! Definitely! Thanks for the tag!😊💕 3y
ShyBookOwl No problem! I enjoyed your #comiccomfort so I wanted to share just in case you were interested 😊 3y
mavey @ShyBookOwl Aww that's great to know! I absolutely loved this!😊 3y
ShyBookOwl @Mavey Awesome ☺ 3y
45 likes1 stack add4 comments
blurb
HOTPock3tt
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Look what I managed to score! 💕 😁
Although I‘ve never been much of a wine drinker... (I‘m more of Titos girl or a Beer drinker) I‘m going to kick back, enjoy the tagged book and some #BlackGirlMagic! 💖🎉🙌🏽
Thanks! @KVanRead for first introducing this to us here on Litsy! 🤗

KVanRead Nice!!! And thanks to @sprainedbrain I‘m all signed up for the wine and book club 😀 3y
S3V3N I need to find this and try it! Thanks for sharing! 3y
HOTPock3tt @kvanread Yep! 🤗 @BeaG I found it at target lol. Do you guys have target in your state? (edited) 3y
45 likes3 comments
blurb
cewilf
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Any other remote teachers out there? I‘ve been remote all year and we are making moves to get in the building in the next few weeks. Still no vaccines. I am so overwhelmed at the thought of concurrent teaching. Trying to ignore all the stress while I still have time 😅 Starting this today.

Mrs_B 🙋‍♀️ one cross-eyed teacher here. 3y
cewilf @Mrs_B I‘m with you on that 🤪 thanks goodness it‘s almost the weekend 3y
49 likes1 stack add2 comments
review
NeonKnight
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Bailedbailed

No, sorry. I hate giving up on books, especially ones that sound right up my alley. Librarian thieves stealing books from alternate dimensions? Brilliant concept. But the characters are so flat and whiney, the action scenes are interrupted by unneeded exposition and the story begins to drag early on.

I really wanted to get into this one, but it just lost me too early and my tbr is calling.

#theinvisiblelibrary
#genevievecogman

Jari-chan It was the same with me and this book 😔 3y
wanderinglynn I agree. I didn‘t like this one either. Very disappointing. 3y
7 likes2 comments
blurb
Soubhiville
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Thank you @iread2much Rachel, I received your book .😊. A fantasy suspense about finding a stolen dangerous book in an alternate universe version of London?! Yep, count me in for this one!

iread2much 😄 you are welcome! I hope you enjoy it! 3y
58 likes1 comment
review
Verity
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

Another one where it took me a little while to get into it but once I did I enjoyed it. I have the next two already because Little Sis is reading them and I suspect I‘ll be reading them!

27 likes1 stack add
blurb
NeonKnight
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Phew that was close, almost ran out of books to read.

#lordoflight
#theinvisiblelibrary
#dunemessiah

review
VioletCavalier
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

It took me a while to soak up this book, but I'm glad I took my time! Great action, fantastic characters, and what a world they're in! I found the heroine pretty darn relatable. What an incredible adventure. Would definitely re-read. It looks like it's the first in a series, I'll have to find the second book someday!

katy4peas There is so much going on and you are just thrown into a new world with new vocab and everything that it definitely took me a little while to get into the groove with this one as well. But I loved it once I figured out what was going on. I did guess part of the ending though! 4y
15 likes1 stack add1 comment
review
CaitlinR
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

I love fantasy stories written with humor — a guilty pleasure. Highly recommended for these perilous times.

review
raeintheworld
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

I have been in the mood for escapism, and this was definitely that. I liked it, but I don‘t think I‘ll continue on with the series.

blurb
Verity
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Latest fantasy read!

CrowCAH I loved this one! 4y
Verity @CrowCAH I have high hopes, it sounds like absolutely my thing and I‘ve seen lots of good reviews. 4y
31 likes1 stack add2 comments
review
The_Whimsical_Bookdragon
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

Thoroughly enjoyable, a delight to read and a pleasure to see into the mind of Genevieve Cogman. The premise is intruiging, the plot is fast paced and the characters are very dynamic. It can be hard to keep up with at times, but this isn't a book for someone looking for a light read. It sucks you in from the first chapter and even though it finishes abruptly, I look forward to reading the other books in the series.

kspenmoll Great review! 4y
9 likes1 comment
review
bookseller_cate
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

Started on New Year‘s Day, finally finished today. Let‘s hope my next read doesn‘t take as long.

Giving it a “pick” rating because I just can‘t remember the beginning well enough to truly judge it as a whole. It seemed to constantly break its own rules, but, again, that might be explained in the opening half. The climax was fun.

review
LeticiaToraci
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

This was a very entertaining book with interesting characters too. It was also a wonderful blend of historical fantasy, paranormal, steampunk and mystery. I'll go on reading this series for sure. #BookSpin #april2020 #magicalreadathon2020 @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
9 likes1 comment
blurb
bookishnerd
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Pandemic book haul from Book Outlet. They had a spring sale aka Pandemic Sale. 😁 (Don't they look like they belong together?)

katy4peas 😍 4y
Leftcoastzen They do look good together! Nice Haul! 4y
26 likes2 comments
blurb
Dramatictara
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Starting today...sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction😳 I need a little supernatural sci-fi action to make it through this virus.

review
Preciouz29
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
Pickpick

Long, but engaging.

blurb
Mitch
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Crazeedi ❤💚💙 4y
69 likes1 comment
review
katy4peas
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

Lots of fun! History, Sci-Fi, and magic combined. Lots of twists and turns. I guessed the person 10 pages before the book revealed it, but was then surprised by more twists. Some gore and suggestive material, but nothing directly dirty. Fun read and interesting characters and plot idea.

13 likes1 stack add
blurb
LeticiaToraci
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

Yay! Thanks everybody!

InBooksILive Congrats!!! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈 4y
12 likes2 comments
review
TiffanyMichele
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

Amazing, hilarious, magical, nail biting adventure!! This was definitely a five star read and I implore you to give it a go!!
If you‘re new to adult fiction, this would be a great starting point! Clean and fun, this is a worthwhile read and one of the best books I‘ve read in a while.

8 likes1 stack add
blurb
LeticiaToraci
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

These are my 20 books for March's #bookspin
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Oh wow these all look great!! Random, but Emily Duncan actually grew up here, and was the same age as my sister so they knew each other lol It's kind of fantastic because when she was a teenager she was basically like “I'm going to become a best-selling author“ - and then she did! 4y
LinesUponAPage Looks like a great stack! 4y
LeticiaToraci And the #bookspin draw number is 20, Wicked Saints! 4y
LeticiaToraci #7 #doublespin would be Nevernight. Not sure I'll have time to read it tough because the library books come first. 4y
16 likes1 stack add4 comments
review
Lucy_Anywhere
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image
Pickpick

Having some quality hammock time in Sri Lanka and enjoying getting stuck into this fun fantasy series. With a madcap plot and witty dialogue, it's perfect for a lazy afternoon ⭐⭐⭐ and a bit!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love your pic!! 4y
Lucy_Anywhere @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thanks! I feel it sums up my holiday so far! 4y
19 likes3 comments
blurb
LeticiaToraci
The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

These are my 19 books for #bookspin
If the number 2 (already read) or 20 is chosen I'll pick one of the physical books I have left which isn't in this picture. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Glad to have you along!! You have some gorgeous book editions!! I'll be sure to tag you with the lucky number tomorrow!! 😁 4y
17 likes1 comment
blurb
LeticiaToraci
Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
post image

2020 Will be all about reading what's on my shelf already!

12 likes1 stack add