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sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition
4.0
This is a gorgeous little volume of essays as to why libraries are important and the impact they have on peoples lives, from some of the worlds best authors and broadcasters. For such a lofty sounding subject, it's an easy and enjoyable read that makes some great points. Lots of food for thought and I'm totally glad I picked it up.
vegprincess's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Some of the essays/stories were a little boring. I enjoyed the ones that reminisced about childhood trips to the library. The book itself is adorable. It's hardcover, no dust jacket and has the dimensions of a mass market paperback. It's easily stashed in a purse so it can be conveniently read anywhere.
megangraff's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book (almost as much as I love libraries)..
patchworkbunny's review against another edition
4.0
The Library Book is a collection of memories, stories and essays which all display a passion for libraries from a variety of writers, including bestselling authors, journalists and a songwriter. From the very first lines of James Brown's This Place Will Lend You Books for Free, I thought, this person knows me. If you love books, you will find joy amongst the pages as authors share their stories of their relationship with libraries. From a young Stephen Fry discovering Oscar Wilde to the destruction of libraries in Julian Barne's dystopian England, it's a perfect book to dip into. It also serves as a great argument as to why we need our libraries and I think copies should be given to everyone who doubts that.
The China Mieville contribution is an extract from Un Lun Dun and Kate Mosse's is a reworked version of the short story, The Revenant. I did much prefer the reminiscent pieces over the stories, where it is easy to see how writing talents were nurtured.
The China Mieville contribution is an extract from Un Lun Dun and Kate Mosse's is a reworked version of the short story, The Revenant. I did much prefer the reminiscent pieces over the stories, where it is easy to see how writing talents were nurtured.
beingsimba's review against another edition
The library became a cathedral where I would come to worship and the stories were as precious to me as prayers
A wholesome (if sometimes saccharine) collection of essays about the importance of libraries. As with many essay collections I believe it's best read in pieces as reading too much at a time made the individual essays blend together and lose significance. But as someone who believes in the importance of libraries, it warmed my heart to read from others who feel the same.
henskm's review against another edition
3.0
Some stories sparkled, while others dragged. However, the message remained the same throughout.