This book is definitely a keeper. I loved it for several reasons. There were plenty of books mentioned that I had already read and it was fascinating to see the categories the authors placed them in. I began to look at the books I read before in a different way and wish to re-read them again with...
Book lovers know that reading can cure all sorts of ills so the message of "The Novel Cure" will come as no surprise. I love the idea of books as medicine. I know that nothing makes me feel better than when I find the perfect book for whatever I am going through. This book is based on the theory ...
I would give this 2.5 stars - it is a great idea and the short vignettes about the books are well written, but it tries a little too hard for my taste. I would rather spend a couple hours browsing in a real bookstore or reading reviews than follow most of these prescriptions. Have to admit thou...