It’s not an exaggeration to say writers like books. Reading led to writing. But best-selling author and New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean really likes books, and the public library in her Ohio hometown is where her love grew. In fact, one of Orlean’s most popular books was 2018’s The Library Book, about a fire … Continue reading "Author Susan Orlean on her book and the important role libraries played in her life"

Author Susan Orlean on her book and the important role libraries played in her life

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When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

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