About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of libraries, featuring Susan Orlean's insights on her book about libraries and includes film reviews and Emmy nominations.

Plus, writer Susan Orlean on her critically acclaimed, bestselling love letter to libraries, our weekend film reviews, and Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay surprises with 19 Emmy nominations.

People in this episode

Host: Madeleine Brand

Guest: Susan Orlean

Topics covered

• libraries
• literature
• film reviews
• Emmy nominations
• Los Angeles

Keywords

• libraries
• Susan Orlean
• LA Central Library
• film reviews
• Emmy nominations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LA Central Library, Apple TV

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