Bedside Companion for Book Lovers : An anthology of literary delights for every night of the year

Bedside Companion for Book Lovers is a magnificent anthology of literary gems for each evening of the year. This compendium offers an eclectic blend of fact and fiction, letters, diaries, essays, and dedications, all imbued with the delights of books and reading. It serves as the perfect present for the bibliophile in your life, featuring excerpts from some of the greatest writers and book collectors throughout history, including:

Charles Dickens on the aroma of books
Maya Angelou on the pleasures of reading aloud
Virginia Woolf on finding space for writing
Nick Hornby on reading purely for enjoyment
and much more.

Along the journey, you'll discover advice on how to care for your most treasured tomes, what to do when books start taking over your abode, and where to unearth the most atmospheric libraries and bookshops around the globe. Keep this beautifully illustrated volume by your bedside and wander into a magical realm of books every night of the year.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9781849947695
Book Author:	Jane McMorland Hunter
Book Format:	Hardback
Book Imprint:	Batsford
Book Publisher:	Batsford
Book Dimensions:	160 x 242 x 39 cm
Book Publication Date:	2022-10-13
Book Pagination:	448 pages, 12 1-colour illustrations
Book Weight:	1136g