The Library Book by Susan Orlean

The Library Book

Susan Orlean

317 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction history true crime informative medium-paced
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A New York Times Book of the Year, 2018A dazzling love letter to a beloved institution - our libraries.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 m...

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Moods

informative 96%
reflective 44%
inspiring 31%
hopeful 24%
mysterious 21%
emotional 15%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 4%
challenging 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 5%

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