My Ideal Bookshelf
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The books that we choose to keep —let alone read— can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In MY IDEAL BOOKSHELF, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.
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The Library Book Shares books about, nonfiction, essays -
Unpacking My Library: Writers and Their Books Shares books about, nonfiction, art -
The Book That Changed My Life: 71 Remarkable Writers Celebrate the Books That Matter Most to Them Shares books about, nonfiction, books on -
Classics for Pleasure Shares books about, nonfiction, books on
