The Library Book by Susan Orlean

The Library Book

Susan Orlean

336 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction history true crime informative medium-paced
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The bestselling author of The Orchid Thief reopens the unsolved mystery of one of the most catastrophic library fires in history and delivers a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution - our libraries.After moving to Los Angeles, Susan Orlean...

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3.99
based on 20,554 reviews

Moods

informative: 96%

reflective: 45%

inspiring: 31%

hopeful: 25%

mysterious: 21%

emotional: 16%

funny: 8%

relaxing: 8%

lighthearted: 7%

adventurous: 6%

sad: 4%

challenging: 3%

dark: 1%

tense: 1%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
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