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in_and_out_of_the_stash's review
4.0
Saw on the new book shelf at the library. A fun book about authors.
alandd's review
4.0
A compilation of compelling stories about books, stories, authors, and the curious world around us. Graham Tarrant has created a valuable volume, full of data and lists that will make any reader fall in love. There is everything in this book of books!
littlemisscass's review
4.0
“Books are companions for life—and ideal companions at that.”
From oral traditions to novels and from libraries to serials, For The Love of Books starts by weaving through the timeline of books, discussing historic moments, genres, notable releases and how things have changed over time. This section is inherently a joy to read, with fun facts and tidbits offered throughout, with excellent writing drawing a coherent but winding tale about how books reached where they are today. It subsequently moves into themed chapters with several-paragraphs-long tales about specific books, authors and eras. This part, while fun and enjoyable, is a little less readable and is probably more for the occasional casual read on a Sunday afternoon than a single-sitting digestion. Excellent book, worth a look.
*An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
From oral traditions to novels and from libraries to serials, For The Love of Books starts by weaving through the timeline of books, discussing historic moments, genres, notable releases and how things have changed over time. This section is inherently a joy to read, with fun facts and tidbits offered throughout, with excellent writing drawing a coherent but winding tale about how books reached where they are today. It subsequently moves into themed chapters with several-paragraphs-long tales about specific books, authors and eras. This part, while fun and enjoyable, is a little less readable and is probably more for the occasional casual read on a Sunday afternoon than a single-sitting digestion. Excellent book, worth a look.
*An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
bibliotequeish's review
5.0
This was a really fun book.
Pages of fun facts about your favorite authors, favorite books and interesting bits of knowledge.
For example -
Words coined by authors such as Lewis Carroll's "chortle" or Dr. Seuss's "nerd"
And first draft book titles -
Imagine reading about Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austens "First Impressions"
Or about lavish Jay Gatsby in F.Scott Fitzgerald's "Incident at West Egg"
The author also gives you reading recommendations - for example
the "Book of the month"
"Doctor January" - By Rhoda Baxter all the way to "A week In December" - By Sebastian Faulks.
This truly is a book for book lovers.
Pages of fun facts about your favorite authors, favorite books and interesting bits of knowledge.
For example -
Words coined by authors such as Lewis Carroll's "chortle" or Dr. Seuss's "nerd"
And first draft book titles -
Imagine reading about Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austens "First Impressions"
Or about lavish Jay Gatsby in F.Scott Fitzgerald's "Incident at West Egg"
The author also gives you reading recommendations - for example
the "Book of the month"
"Doctor January" - By Rhoda Baxter all the way to "A week In December" - By Sebastian Faulks.
This truly is a book for book lovers.
annebennett1957's review
4.0
I found this book quite enjoyable and didn't feel guilty at all to speed read through sections that didn't interest me. Loved the quotes, the lists, and most of the topics. For a book lover like me, I recommend this one.
Short review: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2020/09/short-book-reviews-catching-up.html
Short review: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2020/09/short-book-reviews-catching-up.html