Books About Books
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A Bookshop of One's Own : How a Group of Women Set out to Change the World
Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of feminist history with Jane Cholmeley's 'A Bookshop of One's Own'. This riveting memoir, lauded as one of Waterstones' Best Memoirs of 2024 and featured on the Independent and Stylist's Best Non-Fiction lists, unveils the extraordinary...- £16.99 GBP
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A History of the Bible : The Book and Its Faiths
Crowned with the 2019 Duff Cooper Prize and gracing the Sunday Times bestseller list, this tome has been hailed as a masterpiece, unlocking the sleeping giant of Western culture with profound psychological acumen. At the heart of two major faiths and revered even by...- £14.99 GBP
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain : From the Man Booker Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPICKED BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT, IRISH TIMES, SPECTATOR, TLS, NEW STATESMAN, MAIL ON SUNDAY, I PAPER, PROSPECT, REVEW31 AND EVENING STANDARD AS A BOOK OF 2021'A masterclass from a warm and engagingly enthusiastic companion' Guardian Summer Reading Picks...- £10.99 GBP
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At The Existentialist Cafe : Freedom, Being, and Apricot Cocktails
Shortlisted for the PEN Hessell-Tiltman PrizeParis, near the turn of 1932-3. Three young friends meet over apricot cocktails at the Bec-de-Gaz bar on the rue Montparnasse. They are Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and their friend Raymond Aron, who opens their eyes to a...- £12.99 GBP
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Bedside Companion for Book Lovers : An anthology of literary delights for every night of the year
Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of literary treasures, perfect for nightly perusal. This Bedside Companion for Book Lovers offers an enchanting assortment of facts, fiction, correspondence, journal entries, essays, and dedications, all celebrating the magic of books and the written word. An ideal...- £22.95 GBP
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Book Nooks : Inspired Ideas for Cozy Reading Corners and Stylish Book Displays
For bibliophiles and interior design enthusiasts alike, this captivating tome is a treasure trove of inspiration for creating enchanting reading spaces and artful book displays throughout one's abode. Melding the literary charm of Jane Mount's 'Bibliophile' with the aspirational aesthetics of Emily Henderson's 'Styled',...- £19.99 GBP
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Dinner with Joseph Johnson : Books and Friendship in a Revolutionary Age
*Nominated for the Baillie Gifford Prize* In the waning years of the 18th century, a remarkable assembly of minds convened weekly around a London dinner table. The gatherings were hosted by Joseph Johnson, a prominent publisher and bookseller, who welcomed an ever-changing array of...- £10.99 GBP
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Haunted States : An American Gothic Guidebook
In "Haunted States: An American Gothic Guidebook", Miranda Corcoran presents a captivating exploration of the United States' eerie and often chilling history. Drawing from her cross-country expedition in the summer of 2022, Corcoran delves into sites associated with Gothic literature and cinema, examining the...- £12.99 GBP
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Howards End is on the Landing : A year of reading from home
Early one autumn afternoon in pursuit of an elusive book on her shelves, Susan Hill encountered dozens of others that she had never read, or forgotten she owned, or wanted to read for a second time. The discovery inspired her to embark on a...- £10.99 GBP
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In the Margins. On the Pleasures of Reading and Writing
Hailed as Italy's - and indeed the world's - preeminent author by The Sunday Times, Elena Ferrante presents a captivating anthology of original essays delving into the realms of reading and writing. This illuminating collection offers a rare glimpse into the literary evolution of...- £13.99 GBP
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Mindfulness in Reading : Meditations on Words & Wisdom
In 'Mindfulness in Reading', Ella Berthoud celebrates the profound pleasure of immersing oneself in the written word. This guide illuminates how the act of reading can foster a deeply therapeutic mental state, as crucial to our wellbeing as the very air we breathe. Since...- £12.99 GBP
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My Dear Kabul : The incredible and courageous diary of an Afghan women's writing group during the Fall of Kabul
The incredible and courageous collective diary of an Afghan women's writing group during the Fall of Kabul in August 2021 'An intimate, courageous chronicle of life as it unfolds under Taliban rule'OBSERVER, *Book of the Day*'A hugely important book' BERNARDINE EVARISTO'A deeply moving collective...- £20.00 GBP
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Notebook
Imagine the exquisite pleasure of christening a pristine notebook with your favourite pen. It's a sensation that rivals even the most intimate of human experiences. This sentiment forms the backdrop of Tom Cox's "Notebook", a tale that begins with a peculiar misfortune: the pilfering...- £9.99 GBP
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Novelist as a Vocation : An exploration of a writer's life from the Sunday Times bestselling author
Words have power. Yet that power must be rooted in truth and justice. Words must never stand apart from those principles. 'You end this collection.vowing to never let life, or writing, get so complicated again' GuardianReaders who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist...- £10.99 GBP
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Once Upon a Tome : The misadventures of a rare bookseller
William Gibson hails it as 'peculiarly hilarious', whilst Lindsey Fitzharris declares 'every page is a pleasure'. This utterly charming, laugh-out-loud tale comes highly recommended by the likes of Tom Holland, Garth Nix, and Fergus Butler-Gallie. Caitlin Doughty praises its self-effacing charm, and even Neil...- £10.99 GBP
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Portable Magic : A History of Books and their Readers
Emma Smith's 'Portable Magic' offers an enthralling exploration of our complex relationship with the physical book. As Val McDermid notes in The Times, the work is brimming with delightful, previously unknown titbits that leave readers pleasantly surprised. Whilst much discourse on books centres on...- £10.99 GBP
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Reading Lolita in Tehran
Every Thursday morning in a living room in Iran, over tea and pastries, eight women meet in secret to discuss forbidden works of Western literature. As they lose themselves in the worlds of Lolita, The Great Gatsby and Pride and Prejudice, gradually they come...- £9.99 GBP
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Shakespeare and Company
Janet Flanner of the New Yorker astutely observed that Miss Beach's tome brims with captivating anecdotes rather than dry scholarship, offering a veritable who's who of 1920s literary luminaries. Indeed, the author's acquaintance with this illustrious set was nothing short of comprehensive. Sylvia Beach,...- £16.99 GBP
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The Adventure Of English : The Biography of a Language
Hailed as 'superb' by The Spectator, 'consistently entertaining' by The Independent, and 'impressive and sage' by New Statesman, Melvyn Bragg's passion for his subject shines through, as noted by The Observer. This captivating work explores the fascinating journey of the English language, a collective...- £10.99 GBP
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The Book-Makers : A History of the Book in 18 Remarkable Lives
Embark on a captivating journey through the evolution of the printed book, as seen through the eyes of 18 extraordinary individuals who revolutionised its creation. This masterpiece, lauded as an Economist Book of the Year and a Financial Times Book of the Summer for...- £25.00 GBP
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The Diary of a Bookseller
Imagine a fusion of 'Love, Nina' and 'Black Books': a witty and entertaining chronicle of daily life in Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop, brimming with quirky characters and book-obsessed staff. 'The Diary Of A Bookseller' offers a cosy and amusing read, destined to become one...- £10.99 GBP
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The Past : 'Poetic, tender and full of wry humour. A delight.' - Sunday Mirror
Rivalry, unruly desire and ugly secrets poison a family holiday in this gripping novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Free Love and Late in the Day. 'Few writers give me such consistent pleasure' Zadie SmithFour siblings meet up in their grandparents' old...- £9.99 GBP
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What Writers Read : 35 Writers on their Favourite Book
Chosen as a WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH, this delightful compilation promises to be 'a journey of discovery', as hailed by the Independent, and 'akin to the finest selection box', according to the Irish Times. Curated by Pandora Sykes in support of the...- £9.99 GBP
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Experiments on Reality : The Last Essays
Experiments on Reality is a thought-provoking collection of essays that blends memoir and scientific inquiry. Tim Robinson, renowned for his intricate explorations of the Irish landscape, turns his incisive gaze inward, shining a light on his own life while delving into fascinating questions that...- £10.99 GBP
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Footnotes : A Journey Round Britain in the Company of Great Writers
Embark on a captivating literary odyssey through the British Isles with Peter Fiennes as your erudite guide. In this delightfully witty and insightful tome, Fiennes retraces the footsteps of twelve legendary scribes, offering a fresh perspective on modern Britain through the lens of its...- £10.99 GBP
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The Haunted Wood : A History of Childhood Reading
A MARVEL' PHILIP PULLMANCan you remember the first time you fell in love with a book?The stories we read as children matter. The best ones are indelible in our memories; reaching far beyond our childhoods, they are a window into our deepest hopes, joys...- £30.00 GBP
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The Novel Cure : An A to Z of Literary Remedies
Mumsnet 'Best Books for Christmas 2016''Ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what on earth to read next' SJ WATSON'Witty, engaging and informative. The sort of book you choose for a friend and end up wanting to keep' RACHEL JOYCEThis is a medical handbook...- £12.99 GBP
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The Stasi Poetry Circle : The Creative Writing Class that Tried to Win the Cold War
Imagine a world where the secret police believed that writers were embedding subversive messages in their works, and their solution was to train their own poets, weaponizing poetry in the battle against their perceived enemies. This extraordinary true story takes you into the heart...- £10.99 GBP
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The Writer's Journey : In the Footsteps of the Literary Greats Volume 1
Follow in the footsteps of some of the world�_Ts most famous authors on the journeys which inspired their greatest works in this beautiful illustrated atlas. A� Some truly remarkable works of literature have been inspired by writers spending time away from their typical surroundings....- £20.00 GBP
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The Year of Reading Dangerously : How Fifty Great Books Saved My Life
A working father whose life no longer feels like his own discovers the transforming powers of great (and downright terrible) literature in this laugh-out-loud memoir. Andy Miller had a job he quite liked, a family he loved and no time at all for reading....- £10.99 GBP
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Books About Books: A Guide to the Best Literature on Literature
For bibliophiles who want to dive deeper into the world of books, look no further than books about books. This fascinating genre explores everything from the history of the printed word to the craft of writing. Books about books offer insight into how stories are told, characters are crafted, and great literature is made. At Sherlock and Pages, we have curated a collection of the finest books about books to delight fellow book lovers. Learn about beloved bookstores, peek behind the scenes at publishing houses, and go on adventures with fictional book hunters. Witty memoirs by authors and juicy tell-alls about the industry reveal the highs and lows of the literary world. Whatever your interest, you're sure to find engrossing books about books in our handpicked selection. These tales of books, writers, and readers throughout history are perfect for bibliophiles looking to go beyond just reading the latest bestsellers. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of books about books .