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• The World Between Two Covers

  Reading the Globe

  Morgan, Ann (Ann Beatrice)

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  In an endeavor to expand her global view, the author attempts, in the time span of one year, to read a book translated to English from each of the world’s 195 UN-recognized countries. This book is an inspiring look at the world of literature that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'd Rather Be Reading

  a Library of Art for Book Lovers

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  If you'd rather be reading than almost everything else, you will appreciate this little book. It is part graphic novel, part photo-essay and also a love letter to books. The beautiful artwork is intermingled with text from writers such as Ann…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction

  Forshaw, Barry

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  This guide offers recommendations for the crime fiction reader from sub genres including gumshoes, spies, spooks, serial killers, forensic females, prying priests and patsies from the past, present, and future.

• How to Read Literature Like a Professor

  a Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines

  Foster, Thomas C.

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  This guide will show you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable. Available in other formats.

• 100 Must-read Prize Winning Novels

  Rennison, Nick, 1955-

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  If you choose your books on the basis of literary prizes, this guide can help you with those decisions.

• 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

  a Life-changing List

  Mustich, James,

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  Written by a veteran bookseller, this guide offers recommendations for every age, interest, and reading appetite. Available in other formats.

• 100 Must-read Historical Novels

  Rennison, Nick, 1955-

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  If historical fiction is your preference, this book will help you discover new titles to try.

• The Romance Readers' Advisory

  the Librarian's Guide to Love in the Stacks

  Bouricius, Ann

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  Get a crash course in the romance genre by a romance author. Although this book is geared toward librarians, romance readers can use the information to find books that they will love.

• 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written: the History of Thought From Ancient Times to Today

  Seymour-Smith, Martin

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  Explore the books that have forever changed civilization, from the Bible and the Koran to Darwin's Origin of the Species and more. It also includes fascinating facts for each book and author.

• The Books That Changed My Life

  Reflections by 100 Authors, Actors, Musicians, and Other Remarkable People

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  One hundred of today’s most prominent literary and cultural icons talk about the books that hold a special place in their hearts—that made them who they are today.

• Ex Libris

  Kakutani, Michiko,

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  Former New York Times book critic Michiko Kakutani shares 100 personal essays about books that have mattered to her and that help illuminate the world we live in today.

• How to Read a Book

  Adler, Mortimer Jerome, 1902-2001,

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  This book will revolutionize how you read. It is full of practical advice for reading all kinds of literature

• The Mother of All Booklists

  the 500 Most Recommended Nonfiction Reads for Ages 3 to 103

  Martin, William P. (William Patrick),

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  The 500 Most Recommended Nonfiction Reads for Ages 3 to 103 is written for parents, grandparents, and teachers unfamiliar with the bewildering array of award and recommended reading lists.

• I'd Rather Be Reading

  the Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

  Bogel, Anne, 1978-

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  The author is the creator of the podcast, What Should I Read Next. She understands that reading is more than just a hobby. ...it’s a lifestyle. Any book lover will appreciate these essays about books. Available in other formats.

• Books for Living

  Schwalbe, Will,

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  Consider this to be your field guide to books that will help you find the answers to life’s questions, big and small, while being entertained and charmed at the same time. You will feel as if you’re having book discussions with a friend.