Pine River Public Library (Leon-Saxeville)

The library book, Susan Orlean

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-317)

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

The library book

bibliography

1029886122

Susan Orlean

"Orlean chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative to their current status as a cornerstone of national identity; brings each department of the library to vivid life through on-the-ground reporting; studies arson attempts to burn a copy of a book herself; reflects on her own experiences in libraries; and reexamines the case of Harry Peak, the blond-haired actor long suspected of setting fire to the LAPL more than thirty years ago"--, Provided by publisher