GenreLiterary Criticism, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorNancy Pearl
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight11.3 Oz
Item Length7.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-045796
Reviews"Forever forestalls the question, 'What should I read next?" --Seattle Times "[Nancy Pearl] has become pretty much the librarian version of a rock star." --Bust magazine "This is one lusty librarian!" --Los Angeles Times Book Review
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal011/.73
SynopsisWhat to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterateurs with "What If All (name the city) Read the Same Book," has devised reading lists that cater to every mood, occasion, and personality. These annotated lists cover such topics as mother-daughter relationships, science for nonscientists, mysteries of all stripes, African-American fiction from a female point of view, must-reads for kids, books on bicycling, "chick-lit," and many more. Pearl's enthusiasm and taste shine throughout., What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterateurs with "What If All (name the city) Read the Same Book," has devised 170 thematic reading lists that cater to every mood, occasion, and personality. These annotated lists cover such topics as mother-daughter relationships, science for nonscientists, mysteries of all stripes, African-American fiction from a female point of view, must-reads for kids, books on bicycling, "chick-lit," and many more. Pearl's enthusiasm and taste shine throughout in this lively and informative illustrated guide.