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take a look! it’s in *this* book!

The Library Book by Susan Orlean

February 8, 2021 by andtheIToldYouSos 4 Comments

Why not take a break from the world with a strangely soothing tale of a library fire? That question appears to be pure chaos, but seriously: wouldn’t it be nice to let a meticulous journalist and storyteller narrate a well-researched account of history, memory, and true crime? Good news: you can do it! Just plug your headphones in and let Susan Orlean and The Library Book transport you to a different world. Orleans covers more than just the true-crime glitter that is strewn around the  […]

Filed Under: History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: 20th Century history, American History, architecture, arson, audio, Books, Books about books, library, library science, los angeles, Los Angeles Public Library, microhistory, read by the author, Susan Orlean, true crime

andtheIToldYouSos's CBR13 Review No:21 · Genres: History, Non-Fiction · Tags: 20th Century history, American History, architecture, arson, audio, Books, Books about books, library, library science, los angeles, Los Angeles Public Library, microhistory, read by the author, Susan Orlean, true crime ·
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