Posted on Wed, Mar 6, 2013 : 2:43 p.m.
Bestselling author (and U-M grad) Susan Orlean at work on a new book
By Jenn McKee

Susan Orlean, speaking at the Michigan Theater in October 2011.
Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com file photo
The starting point for the book is a 1986 fire, which eventually led to the central library's expansion.
Jenn McKee is the entertainment digital journalist for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.