Ink and Bone (The Great Library #1)

by Rachel Caine (Goodreads Author)

Book Synopsis (Goodreads):

In an exhilarating new series, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time.…

Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly—but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden.

Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. Jess has been sent to be his family’s spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library’s service.

When he inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe that knowledge is more valuable than any human life—and soon both heretics and books will burn.…

Quote 1:

“Always remember the words of Descartes: The reading of all good books is like conversion with the finest men of the past centuries.”
― Rachel Caine, Ink and Bone

Quote 2:

“You have ink in your blood, boy, and no help for it. Books will never be just a business to you.”
― Rachel Caine, Ink and Bone

Quote 3:

“The first purpose of a librarian is to preserve and defend our books. Sometimes, that means dying for them – or making someone else die for them. Tota est scientia.”
― Rachel Caine, Ink and Bone

Quote 4:

“I gambled for the soul of the Library. And I lost.”
― Rachel Caine, Ink and Bone