Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. why not gift them this gorgeous book that compiles a list of hundred books to be read in a lifetime! I expected insight, I expected great writing, I expected an exploration of books, and writing, and reading. Of course, some of these choices are a … The books selected are, for the most part, good choices. The following ISBNs are associated with this title: Sign up to get exclusive offers, the best in books & more.Plus, enjoy 10% off your next online purchase over $50.â. Books about books make great gifts to readers and writers. A few of the books mentioned were favourites of mine, but even the descriptions of those left me cold. I do love books about books and usually end up adding several to my tbr whenever I read one. I added a few books to my bucket list as a result! Refresh and try again. Deeply disappointing. Expanding horizons, Ex Libris by Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic @michi_kakutani is where she talks about 100 books that are influential and important in American literature and history. I expected insight, I expected great writing, I expected an exploration of books, and writing, and reading. For someone who wants to get back into reading, this book would be good. It isn't for everyone but I think everyone would benefit from reading it. The summaries are a page or 2 each and they are descriptive enough to catch your attention but not enough to ruin a story. It's always a pleasure to learn more about books. Thought provoking short essays about the books that have influenced this author who was a literary critic for the New York Times. looking for festive gifts for your beloved ones? I expected so much more: former chief book critic for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize winner. Recommends several books that are well known and others that have received little attention from the media -- yet powerful reads. I was a bit surprised to have so much in common with a woman who has been described as one of the most ruthless literary critics in history. Here is a portion of her review of Bill Clinton's endless memoir that still cracks me up: “The book, which weighs in at more than 950 pages, is sloppy, self-indulgent and often eye-crossingly dull – the sound of one man prattling, Although I did not always agree with her take on books, Michiko Kakutani was always by far my favorite book reviewer when she was at the NY Times--first of all, she was a true book lover and it showed. Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread. If anyone is looking for suggestions about books to read that they might have missed otherwise, I suppose this book is useful but beyond that I found it to be a waste of time. Author: Michiko Kakutani | Hardcover Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic Michiko Kakutani shares 100 personal, thought-provoking essays about books that have mattered to her and that help illuminate the world we live in today--with beautiful illustrations throughout. Recommends several books that are well known and others that have received little attention from the media -- yet powerful reads. Here is a portion of her review of Bill Clinton's endless memoir that still cracks me up: “The book, which weighs in at more than 950 pages, is sloppy, self-indulgent and often eye-crossingly dull – the sound of one man prattling away, not for the reader, but for himself and some distant recording angel of history.". In stock. 9780008421953. I noticed though that the critic doesn't read Crime fiction or at least didn't see it is worth mentioning some good titles but overall, this book is definitely worth reading if you are into books about books genre. Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread Michiko Kakutani. â Conditions apply. Indeed, lots of food for thought and for our souls. RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20TH, 2020 By: Michiko Kakutani Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic Michiko Kakutani shares 100 personal, thought-provoking essays about books that have mattered to her and that help illuminate the world we live in today--with beautiful illustrations throughout. Covers of some of the books are wonderfully re-imagined by Dana Tanamachi. Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread A thought-provoking challenge which contains important non-fiction examining race issues, democracy, terrorism and the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Muhammad Ali etc. Each essay includes a very precise description of a book or books, and then an explanation of what is great about the book, what elevates it, why she loves it. Ask a librarian for a recommendation! This is a wonderful book of short essays posing as book reviews. Ex Libris : 100+ books to read and reread Kakutani, Michiko, author. It isn't for everyone but I think everyone would benefit from reading it. In the introduction to her new collection of essays, Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread, Michiko Kakutani writes: “In a world riven by political and social divisions, literature can connect people across time zones and zip codes, across cultures and religions, national boundaries and historical eras. In the introduction to her new Welcome back. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Different backgrounds, but raised the same on books and reading literally everything that was at hand. What I got was brief notes on a hodge-podge of books. Author: Michiko Kakutani; Pub Date: 20/10/2020; Binding: Hardback; Pages: 304. I'm more determined about reading a variety of books that spark my interest, not reading what other people think should be read. From renowned, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic, Michiko Kakutani, comes an inspiring and gorgeously illustrated selection of the life-changing books that none of us should miss . gift them the joy of reading ❤️. Here is a book about books, written by someone who is acknowledged as one of the greatest book reviewers in the English language. Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly. That speaks to me as I read pretty much everything as a child, with a huge amount of classics interspersed. ISBN: 9780008421953. The author really gives you a sense of why she found the books moving to her and how they influenced her worldview. This is on my list and I am hoping I get it for Xmas!” Then I thought: Why not buy it for myself? Michiko Kakutani and I could be best friends. All titles cross-referenced with other awards, prizes, and best-of lists. Contributors: Tanamachi, Dana, illustrator. Usually despatched within 2 days. Buy Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread 01 by Kakutani, Michiko (ISBN: 9780008421953) from Amazon's Book Store. This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes a classic ribbon marker. This is a beautiful looking book and the critic who has chosen the 100+ books to read and re read is a Pulitzer Prize winning critic, the books selected are a wonderful mix of old and new, modern and ancient from across numerous genres, there are history books, biographies, poetry as well as fiction. Clarkson Potter, $25 (304p) ISBN 978-0-525-57497-2. Pulitzer Prize–winning literary critic Michiko Kakutani, the former chief book critic of The New York Times, is the author of the newly... To see what your friends thought of this book. In … Because it is written very much in the here and now, there are numerous references to the current politics of the United States. Publishers Weekly (starred review) In the introduction to her new collection of essays, Ex Libris 100+ Books to Read and Reread, Michiko Kakutani writes: "In a world riven by political and social divisions, literature can connect people across time zones and zip codes, across cultures and religions, national boundaries and historical eras. The list is diverse and interesting, with fiction and non-fiction, science, the arts, memiors and even a graphic novel being. by Clarkson Potter Publishers. Thought provoking short essays about the books that have influenced this author who was a literary critic for the New York Times. Far superior in this genere is Har. Here is a book about books, written by someone who is acknowledged as one of the greatest book reviewers in the English language. Thank you. Ex Libris is stories about stories, fiction and non-fiction books that the author suggests have a resounding value and can enlighten a reader given the context of our current times. The volume’s only drawback is that if you already have a “to be read” pile that looks like a wobbling Jenga tower, the books you add as a result of her enthusiasm may finally topple it. In the introduction to her new collection of essays, Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread, Michiko Kakutani writes: "In a world riven by political and social divisions, literature can connect people across time zones and zip codes, across cultures and religions, national boundaries and historical eras. Like a few pages on each entry (and some entries were for multiple books) that did little to explain what the books were about, or why someone should bother reading them. The star is for the illustrations. The author's main purpose, I think, is to inspire people to read more and read a variety of books. I’m so glad I did. You may unsubscribe at any time. More By and About This Author. Add to Basket Click & Collect. Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread (Hardback) Michiko Kakutani. Author: Michiko Kakutani Narrator: Tavia Gilbert. It felt like a publisher had hit up Kakutani to write a book that booklovers were sure to buy in droves, and Kakutani just looked at what she had sitting on her nearby shelves and dialled it in. Ms. Kakutani, a former NY Times book critic, loves books and her affection is obvious in Ex Libris. Admittedly, the books recommended in this volume are diverse and not always appealing to my reading tastes. But the contents was a bit of a let down for me. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Such a disappointing book. In Ex Libris , Kakutani offers brief essays on roughly 100 books she has found worthwhile and enjoyable, accompanied by Dana Tanamachi's striking jewel-toned illustrations. SKU. I won this beautiful book in a Goodreads Giveaway, thanks so much. I was glad to see Walker Percy’s. The author's main purpose, I think, is to inspire people to read more and read a variety of books. Oh my gosh, I LOVED Ex Libris... it's a celebration of books! Don't expect a variation on 100 books to read before you die. £16.99. Leave Review. The book that taught you how to read, And made you love words on a page, The book that. Reading this collection of brief essays was like a great conversation with an incredibly well-read book lover. In some cases, more than one book by an author or theme. Offer valid for new subscribers only.â Conditions apply. Because it is written very much in the here and now, there are numerous references to the current politics of the United States. I have been an avid reader since childhood. As a non-American, I felt like I was reading this book as a result of some mistake. While we can tell her political leaning from some of the content, I don't think it took away from the book, it mainly showcased how old books can highlight things in the modern world. I've jotted down a lot of memoirs and books worth reading. ;) Or check out. Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread For nearly four decades, Michiko Kakutani ( The Death of Truth ) dispensed incisive, erudite, sometimes wry literary criticism for the New York Times . Ex Libris is stories about stories, fiction and non-fiction books that the author suggests have a resounding value and can enlighten a reader given the context of our current times. Virginia Woolf says " Reading has changed the world and continues to change it." Please see your welcome email for exclusions and details. Like a few pages on each entry (and some entries were for multiple books) that did little to explain what the books were about, or why someone should bother reading them. I was disappointed in this book. In some cases, more than one book by an author or theme. Dana Tanamachi is a lettering artist and designer who specializes in custom typography and illustration. Sign up to get exclusive offers, the best in books & more. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Offer valid for new subscribers only. (well, we of course cannot). In Ex Libris, she offers a personal selection of over 100 works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, with passionate essays on why each has had a profound effect on her life. Ha. Michiko Kakutani is the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic who is the former chief book critic for The New York Times. What I got was brief notes on a hodge-podge of books. I'm sure her reviews in The Times were nothing more than the 2-pages offered here to each of the 100 books included: superficial, 5th Grade-level book reports. She was also fearless, tough, opinionated, and did not suffer fools. A few of t. Such a disappointing book. The essays provide enough information to the reader to understand the importance of the work, but also encourages the reader to explore the work on their own. October 20th 2020 We’d love your help. Reading this collection of brief essays was like a great conversation with an incredibly well-read book lover. Although I did not always agree with her take on books, Michiko Kakutani was always by far my favorite book reviewer when she was at the NY Times--first of all, she was a true book lover and it showed. Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread English | October 20, 2020 | ASIN: B08BX19LNK | MP3@64 kbps | 8h 1m | 203.01 MB. I was very disappointed in this. 'Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread' by Michiko Kakutani and illustrated by Dana Tanamachi is a beautiful book everyone must have in their collection. Kakutani provides brief descriptions, two or three pages, on why she selected these titles. Opening this beautifully illustrated book, I was looking forward to reading an "expert's" thoughts on books that should be read. Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread by Michiko Kakutani published in 2020. OTHER BOOKS. 100+ Books to Read and Reread. I’m a sucker for books like Michiko Kakutani’s Ex Libris: 100 Books to Read and Reread. Dedicated “to readers and writers everywhere,’ Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread is a wide-ranging homage to the power of books and reading by the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic (formerly the chief book critic for The New York Times). It mentions Donald Trump every four pages or so. Be the first to ask a question about Ex Libris. It's an absolutely stunning book, a piece of art in itself. £16.99 . Michiko Kakutani (author) Hardback. Each essay includes a very precise description of a book or books, and then an explanation of what is great about the book, what elevates it, why she loves it. The summaries are a page or 2 each and they are descriptive enough to catch your attention but not enough to ruin a story. But rest assured, there is something for everyone in this book. Don't expect a variation on 100 books to read before you die. After so many years as the NYT head book critic, she's very adept at these summations. The essay about Dr. Seuss states " what was the name of your first book? So why only a 3 star rating? I added a number of them that I have not read before to my 'must-read' list and several that I have read long ago to my 'must-reread list'. The essays provide enough information to the reader to understand the importance of the work, but also encourages the reader to explore the work on their own. Author: Michiko Kakutani Binding: Hardcover ulitzer Prize–winning literary critic Michiko Kakutani shares 100 personal, thought-provoking essays about books that have mattered to her and that help illuminate the world we live in today—with beautiful illustrations throughout.“An ebullient celebration of books and read HarperCollins puts the last nail to the coffin we readers have built for ourselves by giving us this gorgeous collection of books that have inspired generation and have the power to give us a view of what the real world looks like-through fictional narratives and original tales. Synopsis. 100+ BOOKS TO READ AND REREAD by Michiko Kakutani ; illustrated by Dana Tanamachi ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 20, 2020 A literary critic celebrates books that she has loved. If anyone is looking for suggestions about books to read that they might have missed otherwise, I suppose this book is useful but beyond that I found it to be a waste of time. The author really gives you a sense of why she found the books moving to her and how they influenced her. Please see your welcome email for exclusions and details. Author Info. It is also stories about the authors of stories-- immigrants, scientis. After so many years as the NYT head book c. I so enjoyed this time spent with Ms. Kakutani, that I stretched it out. Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread by Michiko Kakutani has an overall rating of Rave based on 3 book reviews. It’s always interesting to see the titles and authors someone picks for a book such as Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread. I won this beautiful book in a Goodreads Giveaway, thanks so much. Can’t decide what to read next? I picked this book up as it is beautiful. Author and New York Times literary critic Kakutani's message could serve as the motto for Goodreads-- "Reading matters". Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread - Kindle edition by Kakutani, Michiko. While a lot of these books mentioned won't be on my reading list anytime soon, I do think the author accomplished her mission. This is alongside fiction favourites such as the Harry Potter series, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and works by Dr. Seuss. Far superior in this genere is Harold Bloom, How to Read and Why. The Death of … Delivery & Returns. I was very disappointed in this. 2020, Book , 301 pages : Place Hold. Pulitzer Prize winner Kakutani, former chief book critic at the New York Times, has been a capacious, eclectic reader since childhood. In the introduction to her new collection of essays, Ex Libris 100+ Books to Read and Reread, Michiko Kakutani writes: In a world riven by political and social divisions, literature can connect people across time zones and zip codes, across cultures and religions, national boundaries and historical eras. Pulitzer Prize–winning literary critic Michiko Kakutani shares her enthusiasm for more than 100 books in a series of succinct, thought-provoking essays. Be the first to review this product **SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020** From renowned, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic, Michiko Kakutani, comes an inspiring and gorgeously illustrated selection of the life-changing books that none of us should miss . I really liked this book. Kakutani provides brief descriptions, two or three pages, on why she selected these titles. It is highly unlikely that of the many books I mention that I want to read, R would pick this one. The list is diverse and interesting, with fiction and non-fiction, science, the arts, memiors and even a graphic novel being recommended. This was a little different though, because Kakutani is such an intelligent reviewer that I learned something from each essay, even though I have no intention or inclination to read the book or books she writes about. I expected more of an analysis of the individual books, with the hope of gaining new insights. I'm sure her reviews in The Times were nothing more than the 2-pages offered here to each of the 100 books included: superficial, 5th Grade-level book reports. I really liked this book. If you feel bad for yourself by adding a new book to your shelf as your unread books stare at you point blank (hint: ME!! Her reading is all over the map, and ranges from the classics to more than a few selections from the past decade. This is a beautiful looking book and the critic who has chosen the 100+ books to read and re read is a Pulitzer Prize winning critic, the books selected are a wonderful mix of old and new, modern and ancient from across numerous genres, there are history books, biographies, poetry as well as fiction. She has been commissioned by Target, Nik... Would you recommend this product to a friend? This is alongside fiction favourites such as the Harry Potter series, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and works by Dr. Seuss. Author and New York Times literary critic Kakutani's message could serve as the motto for Goodreads-- "Reading matters". “An ebullient celebration of books and reading.” … Price £14.44. This is so American. Books that talk about climate change, the political landscape, works of fiction of dystopian worlds that resemble modern times, classics, memoirs. What I got was the author's opinion on the current political situation highlighting her intense dislike of President Trump. I so enjoyed this time spent with Ms. Kakutani, that I stretched it out. My book club pal recommended this, saying it was marvelous, and as I tried to reach through my screen to grab it from her, I mentioned, “oh! Foyalty 51. This book, a book about books and therefore very much a book about things that have happened previously is also, Disclaimer: I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway. And by hardcore, I mean she didn't discriminate on type or genre. In the introduction to her new collection of essays, Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread, Michiko Kakutani writes: “In a world riven by political and social divisions, literature can connect people across time zones and zip codes, across cultures and religions, national boundaries and historical eras. Her reading is all over the map, and ranges from the classics to more than a few selections from the past decade. 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