The Library Book by Susan Orlean

The Library Book

Susan Orlean

317 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction history true crime informative medium-paced

Description

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 41%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 19%
emotional 15%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 6%
sad 5%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

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slow 31%
fast 5%

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