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Have you ever dreamed about becoming a librarian? Then this is your chance to see what that’s like – both the joys and sorrows of being a custodian of books. is based on a true story by Susan Orlean, a reporter and bestselling author who investigated and reported on the Los Angeles Public Library tragedy. In the book, Susan recalls the day a fire engulfed the LAPL, burning over 400,000 books and damaging about 700,000 more.

It may sound a bit heavy but don’t take this off your list just yet. Susan also talks about the quiet joys of library life and how a public library is helping so many people – from kids who are looking for a place to spend their time in, to jobseekers who need access to computers to prepare for their job interviews. Reading this book would make you want to visit your own public library and find ways to support it.

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