Quiet, Please

Highlighting the often-overlooked role of librarians, Scott Douglas brings their quirky personalities to the forefront in this engaging exploration. The narrative features a cast of eccentric characters, including a librarian with a peculiar obsession with celebrity connections. Douglas intertwines his humorous observations with a subjective history of libraries, spanning from Andrew Carnegie's era to contemporary challenges in Afghanistan. This blend of absurdity and insight offers a fresh perspective on the vital social institution of libraries and the unique individuals who inhabit them.