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Get lost in a book about your favorite subject! These titles celebrate reading, libraries, and all things book.

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The Book of Books

The Book of Books

by Allen, Jessica

Book - 2018

Illustrated with original-manuscript and first-edition covers, a companion to the PBS 2018 summer series reveals America's 100 best-loved novels, profiling each for author stories, social relevance, media adaptations, rejections and bannings. Illustrated with original-manuscript and first-edition covers, a companion to the PBS 2018 summer series reveals America's 100 best-loved novels, profiling each for author stories, social relevance, media adaptations, rejections and bannings. Show less

Illustrated with original-manuscript and first-edition covers, a companion to the PBS 2018 summer series reveals America's 100 best-loved novels, profiling each for author stories, social relevance, media adaptations, rejections and bannings. Illustrated with original-manuscript and first-edition covers, a companion to the PBS 2018 summer series reveals America's 100 best-loved novels, profiling each for author stories, social relevance, media adaptations, rejections and bannings. Show less

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1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

A Life-changing List

by Mustich, James

Book - 2018

Encompassing fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel writing, biography, children’s books, history, and more, "1,000 Books to Re...Show more Encompassing fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel writing, biography, children’s books, history, and more, "1,000 Books to Read Before You Die" moves across cultures and through time to present an eclectic collection of titles, each described with the special enthusiasm readers summon when recommending a book to a friend. Show less

Encompassing fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel writing, biography, children’s books, history, and more, "1,000 Books to Re...Show more Encompassing fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel writing, biography, children’s books, history, and more, "1,000 Books to Read Before You Die" moves across cultures and through time to present an eclectic collection of titles, each described with the special enthusiasm readers summon when recommending a book to a friend. Show less

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What to Read and Why

What to Read and Why

by Prose, Francine

Book - 2018

The New York Times best-selling author of "Reading Like a Writer" celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires above all others, from Jane Austen to Charles Dickens to Jennifer Egan. The New York Times best-selling author of "Reading Like a Writer" celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires above all others, from Jane Austen to Charles Dickens to Jennifer Egan. Show less

The New York Times best-selling author of "Reading Like a Writer" celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires above all others, from Jane Austen to Charles Dickens to Jennifer Egan. The New York Times best-selling author of "Reading Like a Writer" celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires above all others, from Jane Austen to Charles Dickens to Jennifer Egan. Show less

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The Library

The Library

A Catalogue of Wonders

by Kells, Stuart

Book - 2018

A love letter to libraries and to their makers and protectors, a celebration of books as objects, and an account of how the idea of the library continues to possess our imagination. A love letter to libraries and to their makers and protectors, a celebration of books as objects, and an account of how the idea of the library continues to possess our imagination. Show less

A love letter to libraries and to their makers and protectors, a celebration of books as objects, and an account of how the idea of the library continues to possess our imagination. A love letter to libraries and to their makers and protectors, a celebration of books as objects, and an account of how the idea of the library continues to possess our imagination. Show less

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Black Ink

Black Ink

Literary Legends on the Peril, Power, and Pleasure of Reading and Writing

Book - 2018

Spanning 250 years, a collection highlights the hard-won literary progress of black people in America, who were once forbidden by law to learn how to read...Show more Spanning 250 years, a collection highlights the hard-won literary progress of black people in America, who were once forbidden by law to learn how to read, with essays from Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Booker T. Washington, Maya Angelou and many more. Show less

Spanning 250 years, a collection highlights the hard-won literary progress of black people in America, who were once forbidden by law to learn how to read...Show more Spanning 250 years, a collection highlights the hard-won literary progress of black people in America, who were once forbidden by law to learn how to read, with essays from Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Booker T. Washington, Maya Angelou and many more. Show less

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The Unpunished Vice

The Unpunished Vice

A Life of Reading

by White, Edmund

Book - 2018

The well-known American novelist writes about some of the famous authors and works that have influenced him at every stage in his career as a writer and teacher. The well-known American novelist writes about some of the famous authors and works that have influenced him at every stage in his career as a writer and teacher. Show less

The well-known American novelist writes about some of the famous authors and works that have influenced him at every stage in his career as a writer and teacher. The well-known American novelist writes about some of the famous authors and works that have influenced him at every stage in his career as a writer and teacher. Show less

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The Art of Reading

The Art of Reading

by Young, Damon

Book - 2018

A beautiful celebratory tribute to the powers of one of our most undervalued skills. A beautiful celebratory tribute to the powers of one of our most undervalued skills. Show less

A beautiful celebratory tribute to the powers of one of our most undervalued skills. A beautiful celebratory tribute to the powers of one of our most undervalued skills. Show less

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Bibliophile

Bibliophile

An Illustrated Miscellany

by Mount, Jane

Book - 2018

An illustrated love letter to all things bookish includes a tour of some of the world's most beautiful bookstores, quizzes for testing one's literary knowledge, and recipes for famous fictional meals. An illustrated love letter to all things bookish includes a tour of some of the world's most beautiful bookstores, quizzes for testing one's literary knowledge, and recipes for famous fictional meals. Show less

An illustrated love letter to all things bookish includes a tour of some of the world's most beautiful bookstores, quizzes for testing one's literary knowledge, and recipes for famous fictional meals. An illustrated love letter to all things bookish includes a tour of some of the world's most beautiful bookstores, quizzes for testing one's literary knowledge, and recipes for famous fictional meals. Show less

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Book Girl

Book Girl

A Journey Through the Treasures and Transforming Power of A Reading Life

by Clarkson, Sarah

Book - 2018

Whether you’ve long considered yourself a reader or have dreams of becoming one, "Book Girl" will draw you into the life-giving journey of becoming a woman who reads and lives well. Whether you’ve long considered yourself a reader or have dreams of becoming one, "Book Girl" will draw you into the life-giving journey of becoming a woman who reads and lives well. Show less

Whether you’ve long considered yourself a reader or have dreams of becoming one, "Book Girl" will draw you into the life-giving journey of becoming a woman who reads and lives well. Whether you’ve long considered yourself a reader or have dreams of becoming one, "Book Girl" will draw you into the life-giving journey of becoming a woman who reads and lives well. Show less

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I'd Rather Be Reading

I'd Rather Be Reading

The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

by Bogel, Anne

Book - 2018

Popular blogger and host of the What Should I Read Next? podcast offers a charming, relatable, and highly readable essay collection for book lovers everywhere, examining the magical and maddening aspects of the reading life. Popular blogger and host of the What Should I Read Next? podcast offers a charming, relatable, and highly readable essay collection for book lovers everywhere, examining the magical and maddening aspects of the reading life. Show less

Popular blogger and host of the What Should I Read Next? podcast offers a charming, relatable, and highly readable essay collection for book lovers everywhere, examining the magical and maddening aspects of the reading life. Popular blogger and host of the What Should I Read Next? podcast offers a charming, relatable, and highly readable essay collection for book lovers everywhere, examining the magical and maddening aspects of the reading life. Show less

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The Book That Made Me

The Book That Made Me

Book - 2017

Essays by some of today's most popular children's authors reveal the books that shaped their personal and literary lives, explaining how the stories they loved influenced them creatively, politically and intellectually. Essays by some of today's most popular children's authors reveal the books that shaped their personal and literary lives, explaining how the stories they loved influenced them creatively, politically and intellectually. Show less

Essays by some of today's most popular children's authors reveal the books that shaped their personal and literary lives, explaining how the stories they loved influenced them creatively, politically and intellectually. Essays by some of today's most popular children's authors reveal the books that shaped their personal and literary lives, explaining how the stories they loved influenced them creatively, politically and intellectually. Show less

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Books for Living

Books for Living

by Schwalbe, Will

Book - 2017

The best-selling author of "The End of Your Life Book Club" presents a highly personal celebration of reading, sharing impassioned recommendations for specific books that can offer guidance through daily life. The best-selling author of "The End of Your Life Book Club" presents a highly personal celebration of reading, sharing impassioned recommendations for specific books that can offer guidance through daily life. Show less

The best-selling author of "The End of Your Life Book Club" presents a highly personal celebration of reading, sharing impassioned recommendations for specific books that can offer guidance through daily life. The best-selling author of "The End of Your Life Book Club" presents a highly personal celebration of reading, sharing impassioned recommendations for specific books that can offer guidance through daily life. Show less

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Wild Things

Wild Things

The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as An Adult

by Handy, Bruce

Book - 2017

A nostalgic ramble through classic children's literature by a Vanity Fair contributing editor explores the stories of forefront authors and illustrators w...Show more A nostalgic ramble through classic children's literature by a Vanity Fair contributing editor explores the stories of forefront authors and illustrators while revealing the wisdom that can be found in masterpieces ranging from "The Cat in the Hat" and "Charlotte's Web" to "Goodnight Moon" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Show less

A nostalgic ramble through classic children's literature by a Vanity Fair contributing editor explores the stories of forefront authors and illustrators w...Show more A nostalgic ramble through classic children's literature by a Vanity Fair contributing editor explores the stories of forefront authors and illustrators while revealing the wisdom that can be found in masterpieces ranging from "The Cat in the Hat" and "Charlotte's Web" to "Goodnight Moon" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Show less

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Dear Fahrenheit 451

Dear Fahrenheit 451

Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks : A Librarian's Love Letters and Breakup Notes to the Books in Her Life

by Spence, Annie

Book - 2017

A laugh-out-loud, deeply personal collection of love letters and break-up notes to the books in the librarian author's life explains the complicated reaso...Show more A laugh-out-loud, deeply personal collection of love letters and break-up notes to the books in the librarian author's life explains the complicated reasons why libraries are keeping or removing books that either are no longer checked out by readers or have poor literary value. Show less

A laugh-out-loud, deeply personal collection of love letters and break-up notes to the books in the librarian author's life explains the complicated reaso...Show more A laugh-out-loud, deeply personal collection of love letters and break-up notes to the books in the librarian author's life explains the complicated reasons why libraries are keeping or removing books that either are no longer checked out by readers or have poor literary value. Show less

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My Life With Bob

My Life With Bob

Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot Ensues

by Paul, Pamela

Book - 2017

The New York Times Book Review editor reveals how for 28 years she has maintained a personal journal recording every book she has ever read, sharing literature-influenced experiences that shaped her personal and professional life. The New York Times Book Review editor reveals how for 28 years she has maintained a personal journal recording every book she has ever read, sharing literature-influenced experiences that shaped her personal and professional life. Show less

The New York Times Book Review editor reveals how for 28 years she has maintained a personal journal recording every book she has ever read, sharing literature-influenced experiences that shaped her personal and professional life. The New York Times Book Review editor reveals how for 28 years she has maintained a personal journal recording every book she has ever read, sharing literature-influenced experiences that shaped her personal and professional life. Show less

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The Book

The Book

A Cover-to-cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time

by Houston, Keith

Book - 2016

Reveals how books and the materials that make them reflect the history of human civilization, tracing the development of writing, printing, illustrating, ...Show more Reveals how books and the materials that make them reflect the history of human civilization, tracing the development of writing, printing, illustrating, and binding to demonstrate the transition from cuneiform tablets and papyrus scrolls to the mass-distributed books of today. Show less

Reveals how books and the materials that make them reflect the history of human civilization, tracing the development of writing, printing, illustrating, ...Show more Reveals how books and the materials that make them reflect the history of human civilization, tracing the development of writing, printing, illustrating, and binding to demonstrate the transition from cuneiform tablets and papyrus scrolls to the mass-distributed books of today. Show less

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The Books That Changed My Life

The Books That Changed My Life

Reflections by 100 Authors, Actors, Musicians, and Other Remarkable People

Book - 2016

Including contributions from Al Roker, Carl Hiaasen, Gillian Flynn, Liev Schreiber, Tim Gunn, Margaret Atwood, Mayim Bialik and many others, 100 of today'...Show more Including contributions from Al Roker, Carl Hiaasen, Gillian Flynn, Liev Schreiber, Tim Gunn, Margaret Atwood, Mayim Bialik and many others, 100 of today's most prominent literary and cultural icons share the books that changed their life, why they love them and their passion with readers everywhere. Show less

Including contributions from Al Roker, Carl Hiaasen, Gillian Flynn, Liev Schreiber, Tim Gunn, Margaret Atwood, Mayim Bialik and many others, 100 of today'...Show more Including contributions from Al Roker, Carl Hiaasen, Gillian Flynn, Liev Schreiber, Tim Gunn, Margaret Atwood, Mayim Bialik and many others, 100 of today's most prominent literary and cultural icons share the books that changed their life, why they love them and their passion with readers everywhere. Show less

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The Pleasure of Reading

The Pleasure of Reading

Book - 2015

In this delightful collection, forty-three acclaimed writers explain what first made them interested in literature, what inspired them to read, and what makes them continue to do so. In this delightful collection, forty-three acclaimed writers explain what first made them interested in literature, what inspired them to read, and what makes them continue to do so. Show less

In this delightful collection, forty-three acclaimed writers explain what first made them interested in literature, what inspired them to read, and what makes them continue to do so. In this delightful collection, forty-three acclaimed writers explain what first made them interested in literature, what inspired them to read, and what makes them continue to do so. Show less

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Check These Out

Check These Out

One Librarian's Catalog of the 200 Coolest, Best, and Most Important Books You'll Ever Read

by Sheridan, Gina

Book - 2015

One of the coolest librarians around has compiled a reading list of more than 200 unique books, including Michael Dorris' "A Yellow Raft in Blue Wate...Show more One of the coolest librarians around has compiled a reading list of more than 200 unique books, including Michael Dorris' "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water" and Norton Juster's "The Phantom Tollbooth," which are guaranteed to change the way readers see themselves and the world around them. Show less

One of the coolest librarians around has compiled a reading list of more than 200 unique books, including Michael Dorris' "A Yellow Raft in Blue Wate...Show more One of the coolest librarians around has compiled a reading list of more than 200 unique books, including Michael Dorris' "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water" and Norton Juster's "The Phantom Tollbooth," which are guaranteed to change the way readers see themselves and the world around them. Show less

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The Year of Reading Dangerously

The Year of Reading Dangerously

How Fifty Great Books (and Two Not-so-great Ones) Saved My Life

by Miller, Andy

Book - 2014

Chronicles the author's year-long adventure reading fifty great tomes, reminding readers why they should make time in their lives for books. Chronicles the author's year-long adventure reading fifty great tomes, reminding readers why they should make time in their lives for books. Show less

Chronicles the author's year-long adventure reading fifty great tomes, reminding readers why they should make time in their lives for books. Chronicles the author's year-long adventure reading fifty great tomes, reminding readers why they should make time in their lives for books. Show less

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