A library is more than just a place to house books. It’s a sanctuary, a home, a place of community that brings together people from all walks of life.
Susan Orlean doesn’t just look into the mystery of the fire at Central Los Angeles Library that occurred in 1986. She brings to life the library itself. From its very beginning to modern day, this book is a love story to the library itself. Follow in the steps of librarians past and present to understand their devotion to an iconic institution.