Friday, July 17, 2026

Literary Landmarks

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Sunlight streaming through arched windows of a grand, historic library, illuminating rows of towering bookshelves filled with old books.

Top 8 Literary Landmarks in America for Book Lovers

In 1986, a devastating fire at the Los Angeles Central Library destroyed 400,000 books and damaged 700,000 more, a stark reminder of the fragility of our literary heritage.

Claire Donovan·July 17, 2026