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A review by cpwang65
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
5.0
Book about the main branch (Central Library) of the Los Angeles Public Library System in 1986. Recounts the events leading to the fire, putting out the fire, the aftermath of the fire, the search for a person who set the fire, and process leading to the opening of a new / remodeled library.
In addition, covers the history of the Los Angeles Library system for the past 100 years plus. In doing so, goes over the changing trends and points of emphasis in the midst of different financial situations.
Goes over the many heads of the library system, and what areas they concentrated on. Mentions interesting tidbits like Ray Bradbury wrote the short story that was the basis for the sci fi novel Fahrenheit 451 was written on a typewriter in the library. Plus, at the end, mentions the Overdrive system.
Also delves into some of the challenges of managing the library system, like dealing with homeless people, and having various programs like children’s book readings and a phone hotline to answer questions.
In addition, covers the history of the Los Angeles Library system for the past 100 years plus. In doing so, goes over the changing trends and points of emphasis in the midst of different financial situations.
Goes over the many heads of the library system, and what areas they concentrated on. Mentions interesting tidbits like Ray Bradbury wrote the short story that was the basis for the sci fi novel Fahrenheit 451 was written on a typewriter in the library. Plus, at the end, mentions the Overdrive system.
Also delves into some of the challenges of managing the library system, like dealing with homeless people, and having various programs like children’s book readings and a phone hotline to answer questions.