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A Book of Book Lists

A Bibliophile's Compendium
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A Book of Book Lists by Alex Johnson is a delightful exploration into the world of book lists. It offers a unique collection of intriguing and quirky lists related to books and literature, diving into surprising and lesser-known aspects of the literary landscape. Readers can expect an engaging journey through fascinating book-related trivia and insights.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a lover of both books and lists, as it combines a fascinating exploration of literature with unique and themed lists that showcase bookish trivia, oddities, and curiosities. Ideal for anyone interested in discovering intriguing facts and insights about the literary world, this compilation adds a fun and engaging twist to the usual arts and culture read.

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This is a book of book lists. From Bin Laden's bookshelf to the books most frequently left in hotels, from prisoners' favourite books to MPs' most borrowed books, these lists are proof that a person's bookcase tells you everything you need to know about them, and sometimes more besides.

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A Book of Book Lists is a collection of intriguing book lists, but not of the '1,001 Books You MUST Read Before You Die' variety. These are lists that tell stories, lists that make you smile, make you wonder, and see titles together in entirely new ways.

Explore the fascinating selections from Bin Laden's bookshelf to the books most frequently left in hotels, from prisoners' favourite books to MPs' most borrowed books. These lists are proof that a person’s bookcase tells you everything you need to know about them, and sometimes more besides.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352253

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The British Library Publishing Division

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Alex Johnson is a freelance journalist, working primarily as part of the digital team at The Independent and as a property columnist for the i newspaper. He is also the author of three books: Improbable Libraries, Bookshelf, and Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution.

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