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

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

      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,...

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      Product ID:9781849947695
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:CN
      Title:Bedside Companion for Book Lovers
      Subtitle:An anthology of literary delights for every night of the year
      Authors:Author: Jane McMorland Hunter
      Page Count:448
      Subjects:Anthologies: general, Anthologies (non-poetry)
      Description:A glorious anthology of writing about books and reading, with one piece for every day of the year.

      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.


      Imprint Name:Batsford Ltd
      Publisher Name:Batsford Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2022-10-13

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      Weight1138 g
      Dimensions160 × 242 × 39 mm