Comment

Jul 10, 2019loveshistory rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Best I've read in a long time. Orlean takes the horrendous LA Public Library fire of 1986 and uses it as the catalyst (unintended pun) to share the history of the LAPL and public libraries in general. Mix in true crime, mystery, and humor, and you've got a book that held my attention throughout my four-day beach vacation.