Are you the type of reader who want to educate themself and broaden their horizons? If so, this title is an excellent one. It would also make a good holiday gift for the right reader.
In these pages, 52 important works are given attention. For each,there is an introduction, the opening words of the piece, a summary, information on the author, a section called Why You Should Read It, and What to Read Next.
Readers travel the world and its many time periods in these pages. The book begins before the Common Era with The Epic of Gilgamesh. It moves forward all the way to the last entry, Under a White Sky by Elizabeth Kolbert.
There are additional sections at the end including an afterword and two appendices.
Those wanting to explore non-fiction will want to give this one a look.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 08 October 2024
Joyce's mystery and fiction book reviews with some non-fiction too! 