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The Book Lover's Almanac

A Year of Literary Events, Letters, Scandals and Plot Twists
By Alex Johnson
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The Book Lover's Almanac by Alex Johnson offers readers a delightful journey through the world of literature, exploring a diverse range of books and authors. This almanac delves into literary history, interesting facts, and quirky anecdotes, all while celebrating the joy of reading and the wonders of the written word. It's an engaging guide for anyone who loves books and seeks to discover new titles and fascinating stories from the literary realm.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a deep love for literature and are fascinated by the rich tapestry of book history and culture. It offers a delightful collection of anecdotes, trivia, and insights celebrating the world of books, perfect for anyone who finds joy in the stories behind the stories.

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Enjoy daily distraction with this engaging Almanac. Each date is assigned one or more literary connections. Book lovers will find extracts from authors' diaries and letters, chance upon the narrative twists and transformative moments in their favourite novels, discover the winners of prestigious awards and losers of creative squabbles, and the delivery of manuscript, first publication and performance.

The book draws on the incredible collections of the British Library to find new, surprising and entertaining ways to celebrate every day of the year. Each month opens with a list of significant births and closes with a selection of pertinent last words, while entries roam across history from the great classics to modern authors.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712354240

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Illustration: 250+ Colour Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Alex Johnson Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Alex Johnson is the author of titles about art, music, sheds, and books on books including for the British Library, A Book of Book Lists (2017), Shelf Life (2018), Edward Lear and the Pussycat: Famous Writers and their Pets (2019), How to Give Your Child A Lifelong Love of Reading (2020), and The Book Lover's Joke Book (2022).

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