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Lädt ... 100 One-Night Reads: A Book Lover's Guide (2001)von David C. Major, John S. Major (Autor)
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This is a must have/read for all book lovers/readers. The books are listed alphabeticalllly by author as well as by genre. Each book has a summary as well as "essays" as to what too look for or how to get the most out of the book. Even a brief bio on the author. Excellent!!!! ( ) I picked up this book from my library, and surprisingly, it ended up being a one-night read itself. I have no idea who these guys are (I think a father/son duo) but their two to three page summaries of each of the books and why you should read them were fun and well written. I jotted down a few of the books from their list of 100 that I'm interested in. My question to you guys is: have you read any of them? The ones with asterisks next to them, I've heard about and plan on reading. Others, I might be familiar with the author, but not the novel. And still others, I've NEVER heard of (neither author or novel). The premise here is that the books under discussion can be read in one night. Perhaps, if you don't have a life with other obligations! That quibble aside, this book is a treasure. The titles are a wonderful mix of fiction and nonfiction; of known and lesser-known authors; of modern and classic titles. The treatment of each title is comprehensive, witty, and approachable. I was swamped with titles I MUST read. I picked this book up at a library book sale (discarded) and it was a little beat up, a couple of nicks to the cover with slightly yellowed page eges. It sat around the house a year or two before I started reading it. Once I did I quickly realized what a gem this book is. The authors (brothers I believe) give wonderful, brief (2-3 pages) reports of the recommended books. Their writing is superb with a nice blend of book information and author background information. In cases where giving away too much of the book's conclusion would spoil the read, they show proper restraint and do not disclose the outcome. Information about the books editions, publishing information,whether or not the book is still in print, etc..is given at the end of each book review. There is a nice mix of fiction, travel, memoirs, and non-fiction books reviewed. When I first started reading the book I went through the list of books in the contents and checked the ones I had read. Then I started putting a "x" by the ones I wanted to read. I finished up marking a lot or "x"s. I Love this book and have since laminated the book for maximum protection. It makes me very happy that I was able to give this little tattered, discarded book a loving home. Highly recommended and only wish that I could read a book, any book, in one night! Zeige 5 von 5 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Readers everywhere know that nothing soothes the spirit like sinking into a really good book. If you're one of that happy band, you'll quickly recognize the authors of this inspired reading guide as kindred spirits. Here David and John Major have chosen one hundred books that can each be delightfully consumed in one quiet evening. Covering categories from fantasy to fiction, history to humor, mystery to memoir, this addictive volume features books to match all your moods--by both celebrated writers and gifted unknowns, including: * Russell Baker * Willa Cather * Raymond Chandler * F. Scott Fitzgerald * Graham Greene * Edith Hamilton * Dashiell Hammett * Helene Hanff * Ernest Hemingway * Patricia Highsmith * Shirley Jackson * Henry James * W. Somerset Maugham * Mary McCarthy * Walter Mosley * Vladimir Nabokov * Patrick O'Brian * Barbara Pym * Phillip Roth * Vikram Seth * Isaac Bashevis Singer * C. P. Snow * Dylan Thomas * Evelyn Waugh * Edith Wharton * Laura Ingalls Wilder * Virginia Woolf Each selection contains an entertaining discussion of what makes the book special, from an adventurous writing style to a unique sense of humor. The Majors also share insights about the authors and literary anecdotes, as well as recommend other gems on a similar subject or by the same author. A literary companion to relish and refer to again and again, 100 One-Night Reads is a masterpiece in its own right! Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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