A Reader's Book of Days, (Paperback)

from bohemima

Some fascinating sidelights about books and authors here. The presentation is serious but not tedious. This would be a great book to read in tiny bits. I read it all in one go, rather than spacing it day by day or even monthly. This may have distorted my impression of the content, which included ...

from JBD1

A readable and fascinating literary miscellany, with tidbits of bookish fun for each day of the year (with special monthly introductions and reading recommendations). I can't say I waited and read each day as it came, but I've made my way slowly through this book for the last few months, and have...

from GeoffSC

A book with an amazing miscellany of book and author tit bits. I use it as a part of my morning ritual while drinking coffee. I dip into Timothy Keller's Daily Devotions in the Psalms (or Proverbs) for the day. Then the 'A Reader's Book of Days' for the day. Often following an author in '1000 boo...

from Jim53

A fun collection of tidbits about events in the lives of authors and characters for each day of the year. The author provides a two-page essay and list of several suggestions for each month. Fortunately there's a very large index, permitting the curious reader to find entries related to favorite ...

from Terrell_Sanzone

I received this book for free from a Goodreads First Reads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. Obviously this is not a book to be run through in one sitting but rather relished a day at a time. Looking for a little inspiration, maybe a giggle, this is the book for you!