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Can I read The library book on EtoBox?

The library book by Susan Orlean is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The library book about?

A New York Times Book of the Year, 2018 A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK A 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.

Who reads The library book?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Susan Orlean
Publisher
Atlantic Books, Limited
Published
2019
Language
EN
ISBN
9781782392286
Category
history
Subjects
Fiction, History, Biography
Rating
3.83 / 5 (684 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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