Cool Gift of the Day
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
What it is:
An insider's approach to literature, featuring 200 brief essays and recommendations by 150 esteemed figures in the literary world.
Why we love it:
What a treat to read about the favorite books that have influenced famous authors, journalists, scholars and critics! Even the most voracious readers will discover something new to add to their list. The list of contributors includes: Oscar Hijuelos, Pulitzer Prize–winning author; John Guare, playwright; Alec Wilkinson, The New Yorker columnist and author; poet laureates Mark Strand and Robert Pinsky; and Kenneth Turan, NPR and the Los Angeles Times film critic, among many others. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to First Book, a national organization that gives children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.
Where to get it:
From
Amazon.com for a novel $13.57.