| The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books Contributor(s): Zane, J. Peder (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0393328406 ISBN-13: 9780393328400 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: Editor Zane asked 125 celebrated authors to choose ten books they loved. The answers revealed some likely suspects, as well as a vast number of books he would never have suspected, including some thoroughly obscure ones. This volume includes a synopsis of each book chosen, along with essays by authors on favorite books. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Books & Reading - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes |
| Dewey: 028.9 |
| LCCN: 2006032473 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 8.4" W x 5.5" (1.00 lbs) 354 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: You'll find the answer in The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books: the ultimate guide to the world's greatest books. As writers such as Norman Mailer, Annie Proulx, Stephen King, Jonathan Franzen, Claire Messud, Margaret Drabble, Michael Chabon and Peter Carey name the ten books that have meant the most to them, you'll be reminded of books you have always loved and introduced to works awaiting your discovery. The Top Ten includes summaries of 544 books--each of which is considered to be among the ten greatest books ever written by at least one leading writer. In addition to each writer's Top Ten List, the book features Top Ten Lists tabulated from their picks, including: - The Top Ten Books of All Time The Top Ten will help readers answer the most pressing question of all: What should I read next? |
Contributor Bio(s): Zane, J. Peder: - J. Peder Zane is the book-review editor of the Raleigh News & Observer and the editor of Norton's Remarkable Reads. His syndicated column received the ASNE Distinguished Writing Award for Commentary. |