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Susan Orlean

    October 31, 1955

    This author explores the beauty and power of narrative through a lifelong passion for storytelling and sentence-making. His work is rooted in a deep love for the craft that has driven him since the inception of his career. He crafts engaging prose with a distinctive style, reflecting an unyielding dedication to mastering the art of writing. His writing is a testament to the potency of words and their ability to captivate readers.

    Az orchideatolvaj
    The Orchid Thief
    On Animals
    The Library Book
    The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup
    • The bestselling author of Rin Tin Tin and The Orchid Thief reopens the unsolved mystery of one of the most catastrophic library fires in history and delivers a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution - our libraries.

      The Library Book
    • On Animals

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.8(4436)Add rating

      NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Magnificent.” — The New York Times * “Beguiling, observant, and howlingly funny.” — San Francisco Chronicle * “Spectacular.” — Star Tribune (Minneapolis) * “Full of astonishments.” — The Boston Globe Susan Orlean, a celebrated New Yorker staff writer and author of the bestseller The Library Book, compiles a lifetime of reflections and profiles about animals. She explores the intricate relationships between humans and animals, a topic that has fascinated thinkers throughout history. Since her childhood, when she created a book about a near-sighted pigeon, Orlean has been captivated by stories of coexistence with animals. In her examination, she delves into various creatures, from cherished pets to livestock, and even the wild animals that share our world. Orlean shares her experiences, such as raising chickens in her backyard and encountering a woman in New Jersey with twenty-three pet tigers, whose existence was unknown until one escaped. She also recounts the tale of a famous whale in Iceland and hardworking donkeys in Morocco finding solace at a clinic. Through delightful narratives enriched by her elegant prose and thorough research, Orlean celebrates the profound connections that enhance our lives, revealing the beauty of cross-species relationships.

      On Animals
    • The Orchid Thief

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(17852)Add rating

      Set in the state of Florida, this book traces the history and detail of the enigmatic orchid through the tale of John Laroche, an orchid thief.

      The Orchid Thief
    • Az orchideatolvaj

      • 293 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Susan Orlean lenyűgöző, szépségről és szenvedélyről szóló igaz történetének orchideatolvaja a megszállott növénykereskedő, a szélsőségesen különc John Laroche. Őt és három indián társát 1994-ben letartóztatták azzal a váddal, hogy ritka orchideákat loptak egy dél-floridai tájvédelmi körzetből. Úgy tervezték, hogy szaporítani fogják a virágokat, majd nagy haszonnal adják el őket a fanatikus gyűjtőknek. Miután tetten érték, Laroche ügye az utóbbi évek legfurcsább jogi vitáját robbantotta ki, amelyben részt vettek a környezetvédők és az amerikai indián aktivisták egyaránt. Könyvében Susan Orlean nyomon követi a tolvajok útját, a mocsarakon át az orchideagyűjtők zárt világába, az arisztokraták, a kereskedők és a csempészek közé, akiknek életét szinte kizárólag a növények iránti rajongás tölti ki. A könyv mégis elsősorban a szenvedélyről szól és arról, hogy mi mindent vagyunk hajlandóak megtenni azért, hogy elérhessük vágyainkat.

      Az orchideatolvaj