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Why we read what we read : a delightfully opinionated journey through contemporary bestsellers / Lisa Adams and John Heath.
| Author/creator | Adams, Lisa |
| Other author | Heath, John, 1955- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, ©2007. |
| Description | 340 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What we've done and why we've done it -- The obvious : diet, wealth, and inspiration -- Black and white and read all over : good and evil in bestselling adventure novels and political nonfiction -- Hopefully ever after : love, romance, and relationships -- Soul train : religion and spirituality -- Reading for redemption : trials and triumphs in literary fiction and nonfiction -- Deciphering da code : conclusions -- Appendix : bestseller lists. |
| Abstract | The authors examine the best-selling books of the past 16 years, exploring common thematic threads that resonate with American readers. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-321) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007030564 |
| ISBN | 9781402210549 (trade pbk.) |
| ISBN | 140221054X (trade pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z1003.2 .H43 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |