The Banned Books of Berlin — Daisy Wood historical novel

The Banned Books of Berlin is a historical novel by Daisy Wood that connects Berlin in 1933 with present-day Los Angeles. A discovery in a family collection leads Maddie to investigate a pre-war German diary and the story of Freya, who faces a choice as fascism takes hold.

At a glance

Alternates between Berlin in 1933 and present-day Los Angeles.
Freya is caught between remaining a bystander and risking herself to help others as the city falls to fascism.
Maddie finds a pre-war German diary among her grandfather’s belongings and follows clues about Freya’s past.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The dual-era premise links personal family discovery with the historical setting of Berlin under fascism.
Customer feedback highlights engaging storytelling, character development and writing quality.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Avon GB
Publication date	16 January 2026
Edition	Original
Language	English
Print length	352 pages
ISBN-10	0008699186
ISBN-13	978-0008699185

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	294 g
Dimensions	12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of historical fiction built around Nazi-era Berlin and a present-day investigation.
Book lovers interested in stories of banned books, family discoveries and acts of courage.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 2,469 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the novel as engaging and difficult to put down, with praise for its characters, writing and depiction of life in wartime Berlin. The generally favourable rating distribution is encouraging, though ratings alone cannot establish which aspects will suit an individual reader. The historical setting and two-period premise make the feedback especially relevant to readers seeking character-led historical fiction.

Positive themes

Customer feedback highlights an engaging story and well-developed characters.
Readers also praise the writing and historical interest.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Banned Books of Berlin about?

The story follows Freya in Berlin in 1933 as fascism takes hold, alongside Maddie in present-day Los Angeles, where a discovered German diary sends her searching for the truth about Freya.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.

Is the novel set only in the past?

No. Its two storylines connect 1933 Berlin with present-day Los Angeles.