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The Library Book

By Susan Orlean
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The Library Book by Susan Orlean is a captivating exploration of the 1986 fire that devastated the Los Angeles Central Library, intertwined with a deep history of libraries and their crucial role in society. Orlean combines investigative journalism with personal reflection to deliver a profound celebration of these cultural treasures and those who defend them.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for readers fascinated by history, true crime, and the enduring significance of libraries.

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Susan Orlean's bestseller and New York Times Notable Book is "a sheer delight...as rich in insight and as varied as the treasures contained on the shelves in any local library" (USA TODAY)—a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781476740195

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Atria Books

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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American & Canadian History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Susan Orlean

About the Author

Susan Orlean has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992. She is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including The Library Book, Rin Tin Tin, Saturday Night, and The Orchid Thief, which was made into the Academy Award-winning film Adaptation. She lives with her family and her animals in Los Angeles and may be reached at SusanOrlean.com and on Substack at SusanOrlean.Substack.com.

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