Ratings106
Average rating3.9
Well, this was a hell of a book to finish on the day that Notre Dame was on fire. A fascinating blend of history, true crime (kind of, though not really enough to shelve it as that), a story of recovery from disaster, and a meditation on what a modern library means to its patrons and employees. I love Orlean's style and this was fun but also educational, without ever being dry or boring. I love libraries.