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3.99 AVERAGE
Very interesting examination of the importance of libraries within the framework of exploring what happened in the Los Angeles Central Library fire in 1986.
Adored this book. I should have gone to Library School
I think my favorite genre of books is brief snapshots of history and all the history and future that comes with that moment in time. Like this.
Such a fascinating story. Crime. Mystery. Drama. Library books. Sexism. And fighting sexism. Fuck dudes who think they can run things better than women. Fuck the dudes that support those dudes. #smashthepatriarchy #savethelibraries
Such a fascinating story. Crime. Mystery. Drama. Library books. Sexism. And fighting sexism. Fuck dudes who think they can run things better than women. Fuck the dudes that support those dudes. #smashthepatriarchy #savethelibraries
A nice account of the evolution of the library field and is a good example of how a library is more than a library.
A love letter to libraries through the past and present stories of the Los Angeles Public Library.
DNF at 60%, but really enjoyed what I did read/listened to. Will likely pick back up in the future to listen to the last half. I just have a poor attention span with nonfiction books.
I learned so much in this book. Just incredible.
Really well-researched and engaging. Now I want to go visit public libraries everywhere! ROAD TRIP!!
So true about how libraries strive to meet the needs of the public. Programs, outreach, safe places for the vulnerable... Oh, and books, too.
Support your local library!
Also interesting to read about arson investigation.
So true about how libraries strive to meet the needs of the public. Programs, outreach, safe places for the vulnerable... Oh, and books, too.
Support your local library!
Also interesting to read about arson investigation.
This was a fun listen, especially as a librarian. I will forever have Orlean's analogy of a library preparing for opening as an opera or musical about to go on and take center stage. That part literally gave me chills. I also thoroughly enjoyed every chapter beginning with a few titles and their Dewey, it was a very nice touch. I think the story itself is enrapturing because it is still a mystery as to who or what started the fire at the Los Angeles Central Library in 1986. I even asked my mom if she remembered any mention in the local papers about it and she couldn't recall, but like Orlean states it did get overshadowed by Chernobyl. I would recommend this book to library lovers, people that like reading true crime and mysteries, and non-fiction lovers.