The Library Book

James Brown; Alan Bennett; Michael Brooks; Seth Godin; Caitlin Moran; Lionel Shriver; Julie Myerson; Ann Cleeves; Anita Anand; Susan Hill; Bella Bathurst; Julian Barnes; Hardeep Singh Kohli; Lucy Mangan; Val McDermid

ISBN 10: 1781250057 / ISBN 13: 9781781250051

Published by Profile, 2012

From Alan Bennett's Baffled at a Bookcase, to Lucy Mangan's Library Rules, famous writers tell us all about how libraries are used and why they're important. Tom Holland writes about libraries in the ancient world, while Seth Godin describes what a library will look like in the future. Lionel Shriver thinks books are the best investment, Hardeep Singh Kohli makes a confession and Julie Myerson remembers how her career began beside the shelves. Using memoir, history, polemic and some short stories too, The Library Book celebrates 'that place where they lend you books for free' and the people who work there.All royalties go to The Reading Agency, to help their work supporting libraries. Seller Inventory # 416929

Synopsis:

Whether brand new or steeped in history, real or imagined, libraries feature in everyone's lives. In memoirs, essays and stories that are funny, moving, visionary or insightful, twenty-three famous writers celebrate these places where minds open and the world expands.

Public libraries are lifelines, to practical information as well as to the imagination, but funding is under threat all over the country. This book is published in support of libraries, with all royalties going to The Reading Agency's library programmes.

About the Author: The Reading Agency is an independent charity with a mission to inspire more people to read more. It specializes in helping libraries make more social impact through reading. It is funded by the Arts Council. www.readingagency.org.uk

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Library Book
Publisher: Profile
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good