The Novel Cure: An A to Z of Literary Remedies - Hardcover

Susan Elderkin; Ella Berthoud

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9780857864208: The Novel Cure: An A to Z of Literary Remedies

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857864203 ISBN 13: 9780857864208

Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd, 2013

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Are you weary in Brain and Body? Do you desire a Positive Cure for your Pessimism? Do you require Bront� to re-boot your Broken Heart? Do you despair of your Nose? Can Fielding open your Flood Gates? Or Pynchon purge your Paranoia? May we administer Austen to curb your Arrogance? Hemingway for your Headache? An injection of du Maurier for your low Self-Esteem? Are you Shy, Single, Stressed or Sixty? Are your Vital Statistics in need of some Spark? May we massage you with Murakami? Ease your pain with Wolf or Wodehouse? Do you require the Very Book to lessen your Loneliness? May we revive your Spirit with a Literary Tonic?

This is a medical handbook, with a difference. Whether you have a stubbed toe or a severe case of the blues, within these pages you'll find a cure in the form of a novel - or a combination of novels - to help ease your pain. You'll also find advice on how to tackle common reading ailments - such as what to do when you feel overwhelmed by the number of books in the world, or you have a tendency to give up halfway through. When read at the right moment in your life, a novel can - quite literally - change it, and The Novel Cure is a reminder of that power. Written with authority, passion and wit, here is a fresh approach to finding new books to read, and an enchanting way to revisit the books on your shelves.

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Review:

"Witty, engaging and informative, The Novel Cure is for anyone who loves reading. It's the sort of book you choose for a friend and end up wanting to keep. My advice would be to buy two" (RACHEL JOYCE author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry)

"Witty, warm and wise, I loved this book within moments of dipping in and know I shall be returning to it for a long time to come. It's a wonderful reminder of the restorative power of fiction and ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what on earth to read next" (SJ WATSON author of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP)

"The Novel Cure is a tonic in itself. It's tempting to become a hypochondriac just to read more" (DAMIAN BARR author of Maggie & Me)

"An exuberant pageant of literary fiction and a celebration of the possibilities of the novel" (Guardian)

"Astute and often amusing . . . a charming addition to any library. Time spent leafing through its pages is inspiring - even therapeutic" (The Economist)

"We're hooked" (Psychologies)

"Brilliant . . . A perfect gift" (Vogue)

"This book is a great way to broaden your literary horizons - and an entertaining read in its own right" (The Lady)

"Great fun and wonderfully inspiring, The Novel Cure is a must for any booklover's shelves" (The Bookseller, September's best books)

"Brilliant" (Bookseller Editor's Pick)

Book Description:

A quirky popular reference book for literature lovers weary in brain and body and in need of a novel cure . . .

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