Bedside Companion for Book Lovers

Name: Bedside Companion for Book Lovers
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SKU: 9781849947695
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An anthology of literary delights for every night of the year

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Bedside Companion for Book Lovers delves into the rich world of literary pursuits, offering an engaging mix of anecdotes, insights, and trivia about beloved books and authors. It presents a delightful exploration of literature, ideal for those who savour the art of reading. Perfect for a cosy night in, the book provides both entertainment and enlightenment for avid readers.
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If you find joy in discovering fascinating literary trivia and enjoy exploring the depths of bookish culture, this arts and culture exploration will be a delightful companion for you. Filled with insights and anecdotes about authors, genres, and the joy of reading, it is sure to enrich your appreciation for the written word.

Bedside Companion for Book Lovers

A glorious anthology of writing about books and reading, with one piece for every day of the year.

Description

A glorious treasury of literary curiosities for every night of the year, Bedside Companion for Book Lovers contains an eclectic mix of fact and fiction, letters, diaries, essays, and dedications, all suffused with the joys of books and reading.

The perfect gift for the bibliophile in your life, it contains snippets from some of the greatest writers and book collectors from throughout history, including:

Charles Dickens on the smell of books
Maya Angelou on the pleasures of reading aloud
Virginia Woolf on finding space for writing
Nick Hornby on reading for pure enjoyment

And much more. Along the way, you'll find advice on how to look after your most precious volumes, what to do when books start taking over your home, and where to find the most atmospheric libraries and bookshops around the world.

Keep this beautifully illustrated book by your bedside and wander into a magical world of books every night of the year.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849947695

Publisher: Batsford

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Batsford

Illustration: 12 1-colour illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Jane McMorland Hunter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 448

Collections

Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Jane McMorland Hunter is a passionate lover of the written word who works at Hatchards bookshop when not writing. She has written and edited several books, including Ode to London, Favourite Poems of England, A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year, Friends: A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Nature Poem for Every Night of the Year. She lives in Fulham, West London.