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Eggers, David -
Best American Non-required Reading
(818.6 Bes) An annual compilation of eclectic literature pulled from uncommon
sources such as alternative American periodicals. Collection includes fiction,
non-fiction, TV writing and screen plays.
Gray, Alasdair -
Book of Prefacesa short history of literate thought in words by great writers
of four nations from the 7th to the 20th century
(820.9 Bo) A collection of prefaces many written by respected British and
American authors such as: Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll and Charles Darwin.
Barry, Dave -
Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs
(817.54 Ba) For readers of a certain age, this short book will revive painful
memories of bad songs played endlessly on FM radio stations and by local garage
bands in the 60’s and 70’s.
Robinson, Ray -
Famous Last Words
(808.803548 Fam) The title says it all. “Get my swan costume ready”
Anna Pavlova.
Bayard, Pierre -
How to Talk about Books You Haven't Read
809 Bay) This tongue-in-cheek extended essay defends the art of nonreading
in which the speaker may express his opinion on books he has skimmed, forgotten
or never read at all.
Ashe, Rosalind -
Literary houses
(823.914 As) This short book recreates imaginative visuals of houses found
in well-known classic books such as: Dracula, Jane Eyre and Great Expectations.
Hendrickson, Robert -
Literary Life and Other Curiosities
(808.882 He) Anecdotes, quotations, lists, poems and quizzes having to do
with books and authors.
Fellman, Anita -
Little House Long Shadow: Laura Ingalls Wilder's impact on American culture
(813.52 Fel) The author examines how the values of self-reliance, and domesticity
portrayed in the Little House books influenced late 20th century thinking.
Pool, Daniel -
What Jane Austen Ate
(820.7 Po) A guide to daily life in 19th century England, including what people
then ate, what they wore and how they entertained themselves. A handbook on
how to live as a character in a Regency romance novel.
Shapiro, James -
Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, 1599
(822.33 Sh) Details one pivotal year in the life of William Shakespeare during
which he wrote Henry IV, Julius Ceasar, As You Like It and Hamlet.
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