Readers’ Circle : The Library Book

This month we take a break from fiction to read a fairly recent nonfiction bestseller about the catastrophic fire that engulfed the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) in 1986. Orlean, a New Yorker staff writer, tackles this page-turning real life investigation of an ultimately unsolved case of arson in her award-winning 2018 book. The gripping true story provides a window into the world of public libraries, their vital role in cities and towns throughout the U.S., and a glimpse into the history of this vibrant institution.

Questions about Readers’ Circle can be emailed to Courtney at ckleftis@yarmouthlibrary.org.