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One for the Books
by Joe Queenan

Published: 2013-10-29
Paperback : 256 pages
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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 ...
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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.

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  "One For The Books"by Eve Y. (see profile) 11/14/14

Joe Queenan seems to be, and writes this book as such, a cantankerous old codger. He is grumpy about certain books, book clubs, book store owners, and others who read books...BUT! he does ... (read more)

 
  "Not what I expected..."by Vivian T. (see profile) 11/13/14

Although I enjoyed reading ONE FOR THE BOOKS, it quickly became apparent that Mr. Queenan doesn't think a lot of book groups and/or popular fiction choices. Even with his constant jabs at popular fiction... (read more)

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