Susan Orlean
The Library Book
A non-fiction book by Susan Orlean about the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire
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Greg RubenFirst to rec“I can't recommend this one enough. It tells the story of the Central Library and the 1980s fire that nearly destroyed it. But it also uses that as a jumping off point to tell the history of libraries in LA and explore the changing role of libraries in the 21st century”
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Sommer Panage“One part mystery, one part love letter to libraries.”
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Devon“Top contender for my favorite book of the year!”
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