Adams, Lisa.
Why
We Read What We Read : A Delightfully Opinionated Journey Through
Contemporary Bestsellers. 2007. (028.9 Adams.L)
Two English teachers try to understand our national psyche as
they explore the themes of nearly 200 bestselling books.
Basbanes, Nicholas A.. Every
Book Its Reader : The Power Of The Printed Word To Stir The
World. 2005. (028.9 Basba.N)
Inspired
by an exhibition in the British Museum on five centuries of the written
word, columnist Basbanes examines the reading habits of important
historical figures and profiles some of our well-known living literary
readers.
Baxter, John.
A
Pound Of Paper : Confessions Of A Book Addict. 2003. (002.075
Baxte.J)
A novelist, film critic and besotted
Australian book collector travels all over the world meeting legends
and scouting for treasures.
Bennett, Alan. The
Uncommon Reader. 2007. (Fiction Benne.A)
In this British playwright’s satire, the Queen’s search for
her runaway corgis leads to a bookmobile and the pleasures of borrowing
and reading books.
Birkerts,
Sven. Reading
Life : Books For The Ages. 2007. (028.9 Birke.S)
A multifaceted writer reflects on his life as a dedicated
re-reader of the favorite books that have shaped him, which include
such classics as Catcher in the Rye, Humboldt’s Gift, To the
Lighthouse, and Lolita
Bollmann, Stefan. Reading
Women. 2006. (704.9424 Bollm.S)
Short,
illuminating commentaries accompany a stunning collection of paintings,
drawings, prints, and photographs of a diverse range of women reading;
artists throughout history are represented.
Boxall, Peter. 1001
Books You Must Read Before You Die. 2006. (ON ORDER
ADULT20080201)
Over 100 international critics
offer insight into the greatest novels of all time.
Budman, Matthew. Collecting
Books : Instant Expert. 2004. (002.075 Budma.M)
This small guide is chock full of inside tips and techniques
to help the book collecting hobbyist get started and succeed. Online
resources, museums, conferences, conventions, clubs and more are
included.
Buzbee, Lewis.The
Yellow-lighted Bookshop : A Memoir, A History. 2006.
(002.0688 Buzbe.L)
An author and former
bookseller, Buzbee shares his lifelong passion for books, the sense of
“hushed excitement” he experiences in bookstores, and his knowledge of
bookselling history dating back to ancient times.
Canfield, Jack. You've
Got To Read This Book! : 55 People Tell The Story Of The Book That
Changed Their Life. 2006. (028.8 Youve)
A long and varied list of well-known people share inspiring
stories of the special books that transformed their lives.
Coady, Roxanne J.. The
Book That Changed My Life : 71 Remarkable Writers Celebrate The Books
That Matter Most To Them. 2006. (028.9 Book)
A bookseller, radio commentator and founder of the Read to
Grow Foundation, Coady compiled this impressive collection by authors
who read at her store, with the goal of raising money to support
literacy efforts.
Corrigan,
Maureen. Leave
Me Alone, I'm Reading : Finding And Losing Myself In Books.
2005. (028.9 Corri.M)
NPR’s Fresh Air book
critic’s insightful memoir of her life is brimming with enthusiasm for
books that readers will want to add to their lists.
Crumey, Andrew. Mr
Mee : A Novel. 2001. (Fiction Crume.A)
In this ingenious novel of philosophical ideas, elderly
British book collector Mr. Mee searches for a mysteriously missing
200-year-old encyclopedia with the potential to disprove the existence
of the universe.
Dirda,
Michael. Bound
To Please : An Extraordinary One-volume Literary Education : Essays On
Great Writers And Their Books. 2005. (081 Dirda.M)
Pulitzer prize-winning critic, writer, and editor
of the Washington Post Book World, Dirda offers his concise and
entertaining recommendations on a wide range of writers. In Book by
Book: Notes on Reading and Life. 2006. (028.9 Dirda.M), he draws us
further into the classics and other diverse works of literature.
Dunning, John. The
Bookwoman's Last Fling : A Cliff Janeway Novel. 2006.
(Mystery Dunni.J)
The latest page-turning mystery
in the series featuring Denver cop and rare book collector Cliff
Janeway is characteristically rich with book trade lore that
bibliophiles find irresistible.
Fadiman, Anne. Rereadings
: [seventeen Writers Revisit Books They Love]. 2005. (028.9
Rereadi)
In essays that first appeared in the
literary quarterly The American Scholar, distinguished writers revisit
and reflect on pieces of writing that impressed them before the age of
25.
Fforde, Jasper..
Thursday
Next In First Among Sequels : A Novel. 2007. (Fiction
Fford.J)
In a world where literature is so
important that the police have a special literary crimes division,
fearless literary detective Thursday Next is out to save great books.
This fifth fantasy adventure is the latest in the zany series that
began with The Eyre Affair (2001).
Gardner, Sarah.. Read
It And Eat : A Month-by-month Guide To Scintillating Book Club
Selections And Mouthwatering Menus. 2005. (642.4 Gardn.S)
Enliven your next literary gathering with a
choice of fiction or nonfiction, serious or fun, organized by theme of
the month, with recipes for food and drinks, and questions to spur
discussion.
Gass, William.A
Temple Of Texts : Essays. 2006. (809 Gass.W)
Lovers of literature and libraries will rejoice in this
annotated list of 50 literary classics by a revered novelist, essayist,
critic, and former professor of philosophy.
Gingerich, Owen. The
Book Nobody Read : Chasing The Revolutions Of Nicolaus
Copernicus. 2004. (520.92 Coper.N Ginge.O)
The enduring power of Copernius’s landmark book De
Revolutionibus, which launched a revolution in science, is demonstrated
when senior astronomer and rare book collector Gingerich embarks on an
international tour to examine the 600 copies that remain. This very
exciting literary detective story will thrill book lovers.
Gomez, Jeff.. Print
Is Dead : Books In Our Digital Age. 2008. (ON ORDER
ADULT20080107 GBF/HANDLER)
Now that we are
googling more, opportunities for authors are opening up online, and
publishers are scrambling to come up with a great digitized reading
experience at a great price, a publishing executive argues that the
conventional book as we know it is dying. Kindle anyone?
Hamilton, Masha. The
Camel Bookmobile. 2007. (Fiction Hamil.M)
When a 36-year-old librarian from New York travels to Africa
to run the Camel Bookmobile, she brings the world of books and
possibilities to a nomadic culture.
Hill, Brian.. The
Making Of A Bestseller : Success Stories From Authors And The Editors,
Agents, And Booksellers Behind Them. 2005. (808.02 Hill.B)
More than 50 successful leaders in publishing
detail their experiences in creating bestselling books.
Kaewert, Julie Wallin. Uncatalogued
: A Booklover's Mystery. 2002. (Paperbk Mystery Kaewe.J)
Kaewert worked for publishers in Boston and
London before beginning a writing career. Her paperback series of
booklover’s thriller/mysteries featuring “bookish” British publisher
Alex Plumtree of Plumtree Press, is replete with delicious details of
the book publishing trade and library and book lore, and great stuff
for book nuts.
Kaplan, Rob.Speaking
Of Books : The Best Things Ever Said About Books And Book
Collecting. 2001. (808.882 Speakin)
Arranged by theme, this is an amusing and delightful
compendium of the “best” expressions on reading and enjoying books
throughout time.
Kaufman,
Jennifer.. Literacy
And Longing In L.A. 2006. (Fiction Kaufm.J)
In this clever debut novel that was summed up as “chicklit
for bookworms,” Dora is a beautiful 35-year-old journalist and book
junkie who tells her life story through her obsession with books.
Kirby, David.. What
Is A Book?. 2002. (809 Kirby.D)
A
collection of thoughtful essays by poet, professor, and critic Kirby
addresses the nature of reading, writing, and critiquing
books.
Laubier, Guillaume de.The
Most Beautiful Libraries In The World. 2003. (727.8 Laubi.G)
A magnificent collection features spectacular
color photos and brief histories of 23 famous libraries.
Leveen, Steve. The
Little Guide To Your Well-read Life : How To Get More Books In Your
Life And More Life From Your Books. 2005. (028.9 Levee.S)
Founder of Levenger, the store which offers
“tools for serious readers,” Leveen became a reader late in life. Here
he shares his methods for developing a passion for reading.
Marcus, Leonard S.. Golden
Legacy : How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing
Forever, And Became An American Icon Along The Way. 2007. (ON
ORDER ADULT20071210)
This story of the little
company from Wisconsin that launched the Golden Books series for
children during World War II will bring back many happy
memories.
Mondlin, Marvin.Book
Row : An Anecdotal And Pictorial History Of The Antiquarian Book
Trade. 2004. (002.068 Mondl.M)
Once
known as a “bibliophile’s paradise,” the developing book trade along
New York City’s 4th Avenue comes to life through stories of its
dealers, sellers, and collectors.
Mosley, Shelley. The
Complete Idiot's Guide To The Ultimate Reading List. 2007.
(028.9 Complet)
Billed as “Great Reads for Busy
People,” this annotated list of popular and entertaining
recommendations may help you discover new authors.
Nafisi, Azar.. Reading
Lolita In Tehran : A Memoir In Books. 2003. (B Nafis.A
Nafis.A)
A teacher discusses forbidden Western
literature classics with her devoted female students in 1995
revolutionary Iran, when the works of Nabokov, F. Scott Fitzgerald,
Jane Austen, and others were a source of great hope and
optimism.
Pearl, Nancy.
Book
Lust : Recommended Reading For Every Mood, Moment, And
Reason. 2003. (011.73 Pearl.N)
Seattle’s Nancy Pearl, a former bookseller and librarian, now
radio commentator and TV host, is an indefatigable reader and book
reviewer extraordinaire. Organized by creative themes, her books are
full of recommendations from a lifetime of reading and thinking about
books. See also ocm 57626438 More Book Lust: Recommended Reading for
Every Mood, Moment, and Reason. 2005. (011.73. Pearl.N) and Book Crush:
For Kids and Teens: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and
Interest. 2007. (YA 011.625 Pearl.N)
Proeller Hueston, Marie. Decorating
With Books : Use Your Library To Enhance Your Decor. 2006.
(747.9 Huest.M)
Full of inspiring, beautiful
photographs and ideas on how to organize and care for books all through
the house, this is a must-read for those who understand that books are
indeed the best decoration.
Raabe, Tom. Biblioholism
: The Literary Addiction. 2001. (ON ORDER ADULT20071213)
A humorous look at the psychology of compulsive
book reading and buying includes a test to see if you are a true
biblioholic.
Rooney,
Kathleen. Reading
With Oprah : The Book Club That Changed America. 2005.
(374.22 Roone.K)
This entertaining study focuses
on the positive efforts of Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club that include
promoting reading and book discussion for the masses, and catapulting
many previously unknown authors to literary stardom.
Seth. Wimbledon
Green : The Greatest Comic Book Collector In The World. 2005.
(741.5971 Seth)
Inspired by Nicholas Basbanes’s
book A Gentle Madness, Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal
Passion for Books, Seth’s graphic novel about a mysterious comic book
collector on a quest to find the rarest comic, Green Ghost no. 1,
started as a fun sketchbook exercise and developed into something
wonderfully original.
Shea,
Suzanne Strempek.. Shelf
Life : Romance, Mystery, Drama, And Other Page-turning Adventures From
A Year In A Bookstore. 2004. (002.0688 Shea.S)
Award winning novelist, Shea began working at a bookstore to
help out a family friend and fell under its spell over the coming year.
She extols the joys of bookselling and connecting readers with books,
as well as the author tour that took her to many other unique
bookstores.
Spufford, Francis.The
Child That Books Built : A Life In Reading. 2002. (028.9
Spuff.F)
English journalist, critic, and
self-described fiction addict, Spufford returns to his childhood and
the beloved classics that had such a profound effect on shaping his
life.
Tharoor, Shashi.
Bookless
In Baghdad : Reflections On Writing And Writers. 2005.
(823.914 Tharo.S)
This collection of personal
essays from a celebrated novelist, journalist, and diplomat whose
passion for books began as a boy growing up in India, offers insight on
non-western worlds.
Wenger,
Shaunda Kennedy. The
Book Lover's Cookbook : Recipes Inspired By Celebrated Works Of
Literature And The Passages That Feature Them. 2003. (641.5
Wenge.S)
Accompanied by literary anecdotes,
nearly 200 recipes featured in works of fiction and nonfiction are
guaranteed to satisfy book foodies who love to read and eat.
Zane, J. Peder. The
Top Ten : Writers Pick Their Favorite Books. 2007. (028.9
Top)
It’s fun to browse through the 125 lists by
prominent authors to see how your favorites took the challenge.
