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Susan Orlean

Susan Orlean is the author of nine books, the most recent of which is Joyride.

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Excerpt: ‘The Library Book’

Read an early passage from Susan Orlean’s work of nonfiction, the California Book Club selection for August.

Jul 21, 2026
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Why I Write: To Take You to Places You Might Not Go

Susan Orlean’s The Library Book is the California Book Club’s August 2026 pick.

Jun 21, 2026