Part mystery, part history, The Library Book by author Susan Orlean recounts the fire that ravaged the Los Angeles County Public Library in 1986. The fire reached more than 2000 degrees and burned for more than seven hours; when it was finally extinguished, the fire had consumed four hundred thousand books and damaged another seven hundred thousand books. The Library Book chronicles the fire and its aftermath to explore the mystery behind who set the fire and the role that libraries play in a community. Pick up a copy at the library or download the ebook and join us for an interesting discussion.