The Year of Reading Dangerously by Andy Miller I know of so many people who have read this, and I wanted to be one of them. I kept seeing it at the library and one day I brought it home - reading it would kick off my new 'books about books' project. Admittedly, I was … Continue reading Books About Books: Andy Miller, Phyllis Rose, and Anne Fadiman
When I was on Goodreads, checking out Tom Rachman and his books, I read several comments suggesting that The Rise & Fall of Great Powers doesn't measure up to The Imperfectionists, Tom Rachman's first book. Well, if this is the case, then I better put The Imperfectionists on my to-read list, because I loved The Rise & … Continue reading The Rise & Fall of Great Powers by Tom Rachman
The Storied Life of AJ. Fikry is truly a heartwarmer, and a tribute to bookstores and booksellers everywhere. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I liked everything about this book; the story, the characters, the many references to books and stories. Each chapter of the book starts out with a little letter … Continue reading The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
... book cults, vertical bookshops, hot geeks, theft, and the pursuit of immortality." -Nick Harkaway Yes, all of these things can be found in this book. Clay needed a job, so he found one at Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, but it didn't take him long to figure out there was something strange going … Continue reading Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
This is the first novella I have read in a very long time. The last one I can remember reading is The Pearl in junior high. I thought it was a good story, but because of the length of it, it was hard to really get into. I felt like just when I should have … Continue reading An Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
I had never heard of Charlie Lovett, but he sounds like an interesting man. He is a writer, teacher, and a playwright. He is also a former antiquarian bookseller, like the main character in his novel, and has collected rare books and other materials related to Lewis Carroll for more than 25 years. This book … Continue reading The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett
This book has been on my to-read list since it first came out. I love the title, and the story of this man's life intrigued me. It took me a while, but I finally got to it. In the meantime, I have seen other great reviews for this book. I've provided links to them at … Continue reading The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne
Opening Lines: "When they write my obituary. Tomorrow. Or the next day. It will say, LEO GURSKY IS SURVIVED BY AN APARTMENT FULL OF SHIT. I knew right away that I was going to like this book. Within the first few pages, I was smiling to myself and reading bits to my husband (whether he liked … Continue reading The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
Consumed by Ink 