he Library Book

A New York Times Book of the Year, 2018A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICKA dazzling love letter to a beloved institution - our libraries.After moving to Los Angeles, Susan Orlean became fascinated by a mysterious local crime that has gone unsolved since it was carried out on the morning of 29 April 1986: who set fire to the Los Angeles Public Library, ultimately destroying more than 400,000 books, and perhaps even more perplexing, why?With her characteristic humour, insight and compassion, Orlean uses this terrible event as a lens through which to tell the story of all libraries - their history, their meaning and their uncertain future as they adapt and redefine themselves in a digital world.Filled with heart, passion and extraordinary characters, The Library Book discusses the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives.

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Susan Orlean

Product details

• Authors: Susan Orlean, Orlean Susan
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 16.10.2019
• EAN: 9781782392286
• ISBN: 978-1-78239-228-6
• No. of pages: 317
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 197 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning; Fiction > Suspense; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; True Crime, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Biography: general, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Criminals & Outlaws, HISTORY / Modern / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Social and cultural history, General and world history, Library and information services, History and Archaeology, Library, archive and information management