One for the Books by Joe Queenan
An absolute must-read for anyone who loves books In Closing Time, Joe Queenan shared how he became a voracious reader to escape a joyless childhood. Now, like many bibliophiles, he fears for the books that once saved him. In One for the Books, Queenan examines the entire culture of reading and what books really mean in people's lives today. What does it suggest if a person has no books displayed in his living room? Can an obsession with reading prove detrimental to one's well being? How useful are covers in selling books? Queenan's many fans--as well as anyone who loves books and reading--will want to join him on his unforgettably funny and moving journey.Joe Queenan is a contributing editor at GQ and the author of The New York Times' Good Fences column. He lives in Tarrytown, New York, and is the author of Red Lobster, White Trash, and the Blue Lagoon.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780670025824 |
| ISBN 10 | 0670025828 |
| Title | One for the Books |
| Author | Joe Queenan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2012-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 244 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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