One for the Books [Rare books]

An absolute must-read for anyone who loves books

InClosing Time, Joe Queenan shared how he became a voracious reader to escape a joyless childhood. Now, like many bibliophiles, he fears for the books that once saved him. InOne for the Books, Queenan examines the entire culture of reading and what books really mean in peoples lives today. What does it suggest if a person has no books displayed in his living room? Can an obsession with reading prove detrimental to ones well being? How useful are covers in selling books? Queenans many fansas well as anyone who loves books and readingwill want to join him on his unforgettably funny and moving journey.