The library book / [kit] Susan Orlean.
The library book / [kit] Susan Orlean.
By
:
Orlean, Susan.
Publication Date
:
2018
Publication Information
:
New York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks,
Physical Description
:
Books.+ 1 discussion question booklet + 1 biographical booklet.
Subject Term
:
Public libraries -- United States.
Arson investigation.
Books.
Library materials.
Libraries -- Social aspects.
Series
:
BOOKCLUB KIT
BOOKCLUB KIT.
Bibliography Note
:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
:
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.
Audience
:
For bookclub participants.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781476740195
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Copy | Status |
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St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Bookclub Kit | Bookclub Kit | 027.4 OR3 | (10 copies) | Checked out |