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Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
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"NinaSankovitch has crafted a dazzling memoir that remindsus of the most primal function of literature-to heal, to nurture and to connectus to our truest selves." -Thrity Umrigar, author of The Space Between Us
Catalyzedby the loss of her sister, a mother of four spends one year savoring a greatbook every day, from Thomas Pynchon to Nora Ephron and beyond. In the tradition ofGretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project and Joan Dideon'sA Year of Magical...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
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The true story behind the iconic fictional detective is “a fascinating chapter in the history of publishing” (The Seattle Times).
An Edgar Award Winner for Best Biography and a Chicago Tribune Best Book of the Year
The plucky “titian-haired” sleuth solved her first mystery in 1930—and eighty million books later, Nancy Drew has survived the Depression, World War II, and...
An Edgar Award Winner for Best Biography and a Chicago Tribune Best Book of the Year
The plucky “titian-haired” sleuth solved her first mystery in 1930—and eighty million books later, Nancy Drew has survived the Depression, World War II, and...
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This book looks at the bestselling titles since the early 20th century. The author considers how the popular circulation of these books reflected Americas consciousness and tastes at different junctures in the country's history.
14) Best books for middle school and junior high readers: grades 6-9.Supplement to the first edition
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Publisher
Libraries Unlimited
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
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English
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"Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Philosopher's Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader, from the authors of the original and viral New York Times Books feature, shows you how to instil the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby...