Encompassing fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel writing, biography, children's books, history, and more, 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die moves across cultures and through time to present an eclectic collection of titles, each described with the special enthusiasm readers summon when recommending a book to a friend.

A masterpiece of information for educated individuals who want to expand their horizons, and a fascinating look at the beliefs and teachings of some of the greatest minds throughout the centuries.

Celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers the author admires above all others, from Jane Austen to Charles Dickens to Jennifer Egan. In an age defined by hyper-connectivity and constant stimulation, Francine Prose makes a compelling case for the solitary act of reading and the great enjoyment it brings. Inspiring and illuminating, What to Read and Why includes selections culled from Prose's previous essays, reviews,...

"These are the books you should read. This is the canon. Joan Anim-Addo, Deirdre Osborne and Kadija Sesay have curated a decolonised reading list that celebrates the wide and diverse experiences of people from around the world, of all backgrounds and all races. It disrupts the all-too-often white-dominated 'required reading' collections that have become the accepted norm and highlights powerful voices and cultural perspectives that demand a place...

Memorable and surprising tales from the lives and works of Martin Amis, Jane Austen, James Baldwin and others and includes lists of recommended reading for every month of the year, as well as snippets from book reviews as they appeared across literary history and throughout and are illustrations by acclaimed artist Joanna Neborsky.

Delightful... elegant prose and discussions that span the history of 2,000 years of literature." A novel is a story transmitted from the novelist to the reader. It offers distraction, entertainment, and an opportunity to unwind or focus. But it can also be something more powerful-a way to learn about how to live. Read at the right moment in your life, a novel can-quite literally-change it. The Novel Cure is a reminder of that power. To create this...