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The Library Book
by Susan Orlean · 2018 · 336 pages
Ryan Holiday
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Ryan Holiday
About This Book
An investigation into the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Central Library and a broader exploration of the history and social role of libraries. The narrative interweaves the inquiry into a suspected arsonist with personal reflections on the enduring significance of public institutions and literacy.
Book Details
Published
2018
Pages
336
Language
en
ISBN
9781476740188
Awards & Recognition
California Book Award for Nonfiction Gold (2018)Marfield Prize (2019)Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Nominee (2019)
Audiobook Available
12h 9m
Narrated by Susan Orlean
