The Book Lover s Almanac

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Enjoy daily distraction with this engaging Almanac. Each date is assigned one or more literary connections. Book lovers will find extracts from authors' diaries and letters, chance upon the narrative twists and transformative moments in their favourite novels, discover the winners of prestigious awards and losers of creative squabbles, and the delivery of manuscript, first publication and performance.

The book draws on the incredible collections of the British Library to find new, surprising and entertaining ways to celebrate every day of the year. Each month opens with a list of significant births and closes with a selection of pertinent last words, while entries roam across history from the great classics to modern authors.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780712354240
Published: October 2023

Number of pages: 288
Width: 150 mm
Height: 210 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: British Library Publishing