The Book Club Bible: The Definitive Guide That Every Book Club Member Needs - Softcover

Foreword By Lionel Shriver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843172690 ISBN 13: 9781843172697

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Every book-club member has felt the pressure to pick out a new title for the whole group to read and enjoy. Wouldn't it be great if there was a book that helped you to make that all-important decision and maintain your place of respect in the book club? Fear no more, "The Book Club Bible" is here to help, shining an illuminating light on to the treasures of the literary world, from "Pride and Prejudice" to the modern classic "The Inheritance of Loss". Containing a diverse selection of books to choose from, the guide explains why titles are book-club worthy, and includes interesting discussion points and facts, and potential partner books. From chart-toppers to old favourites, every literary taste is catered for and you'll be sure to make an informed and popular choice. Above all, "The Book Club Bible" suggests some damn good reads. Compiled by a range of English literature experts and avid readers, this informative and enthusiastic guide is guaranteed to inspire.

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Review

"Now readers can seek inspiration from the gospel according to literary insiders... this is indispensable - even if the only person in your book club is you." -- Daily Record, 15 Sept 07

"The Book Club Bible is like that one trustworthy friend upon whose taste you can pretty much rely." -- Lionel Shriver, author of We Need To Talk About Kevin

"indispensable... friendly and essential reading" -- The Daily Express, 9 November 07

"what a cracking little book this is" -- The Birmingham Mail, Oct 07

Reader reviews: "For a book club just starting up this would be a must. A very enjoyable read". "This is a must-have book for anyone in a book club". -- My Weekly, 20 Oct 07

From the Publisher

With a foreword by Lionel Shriver, author of We Need To Talk About Kevin, The Book Club Bible is the essential guide to the best book club reads. There is always a moment of agony at each book club meeting: what shall we read next? There is that sinking feeling when you realize that the moment of choice has come round and you can't name a single book, let alone one that you would be happy to inflict on your book group and discuss in detail.
This, then, is why you need this book. No longer will you flounder when asked to recommend a title. No longer will you propose a book only to find that there simply isn't much to say about it, that it's the size of a semi-detached house, or that nobody could actually plough their way through the whole thing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843172690
• ISBN 13: 9781843172697
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224