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The library book

By:

Orlean, S

Publication details: London : Atlantic Books, 2019Description: 317p., black & white photos, hardback with sleeveISBN:

9781782392255

Subject(s):

Libraries

Summary: 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? Weaving her lifelong love of books and reading with the fascinating history of libraries, Susan Orlean investigates the legendary fire to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Croydon Health Services Library Shelves	027.4 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		CR0000009013

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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?

Weaving her lifelong love of books and reading with the fascinating history of libraries, Susan Orlean investigates the legendary fire to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives.

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