A charming collection of more than one hundred excerpts by well-known and lesser-known writers and poets celebrating their love of books and reading. The selections range from brief passages to several pages and are arranged in twelve chapters, each introduced by an appropriate illustration. The contributions are by turns thoughtful, witty, scholarly and playful, making the volume a varied tribute to the world of books and reading. The edition is richly illustrated and offers an enjoyable anthology for anyone fascinated by literature and the pleasures of reading.

Matthew Reisz (editor)

A Booklover's Companion