Description
This “celebration of the world of books” (Kirkus) fromNew York Timesbestselling author James Patterson explores the inner lives of the people who kindle our passion for reading.
To be a bookseller or librarian…
You have to play detective.
Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary.
A person who creates “book joy” by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, “You’ve got to read this. You’re going to love it.”
“The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librariansis very touching and beautifully crafted. It is like having the James Patterson Storytelling Fairy Dust sprinkled down upon you and your life. No wait, it IS having the James Patterson Storytelling Fairy Dust sprinkled down upon you and your life!”–Nina Barrett, Owner, Bookends & Beginnings
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“I’m thrilled to be included in James Patterson’sThe Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians. James Patterson was kind enough to come to one of the early Mystery Writers Conferences at the bookstore. I was so in awe of him that I could barely get the courage to speak. In this book, he makes me look smarter than I am. I love it!”–Elaine Petrocelli, President and Co-owner, Book Passage
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“A celebration of the world of books. … and the deep satisfaction of creating a vibrant community for readers. A compendium of warm recollections.”–Kirkus
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“A lighthearted compendium of first-person reflections from librarians and booksellers about their work and passion for literature… comfort food for bookworms.”–Publishers Weekly
James Pattersonis the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored 1 bestselling novels withBill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton. He has told the story of his own life inJames Patterson by James Pattersonand receivedan Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Matt Eversmannretired from the Army after twenty years of service. His first book with James Patterson wasWalk in My Combat Boots.
Little Brown and Company
Pub Date: April 08, 2024
1.21″ H x 8.56″ L x 5.61″ W
352 pages
hardcover
