A Gen-X librarian's
snarky, laugh-out-loud funny, deeply moving collection of love letters
and break-up notes to the books in her life.
Librarians spend
their lives weeding--not weeds but books! Books that have reached the
end of their shelf life, both literally and figuratively. They remove
the books that patrons no longer check out. And they put back the books
they treasure. Annie Spence, who has a decade of experience as a
Midwestern librarian, does this not only at her Michigan library but
also at home, for her neighbors, at cocktail parties—everywhere. In Dear Fahrenheit 451, she addresses those books directly. We read her love letters to The Goldfinch and Matilda, as well as her snarky break-ups with Fifty Shades of Grey and Dear John. Her notes to The Virgin Suicides and The Time Traveler’s Wife
feel like classics, sure to strike a powerful chord with readers.
Through the lens of the books in her life, Annie comments on everything
from women’s psychology to gay culture to health to poverty to childhood
aspirations. Hilarious, compassionate, and wise, Dear Fahrenheit 451 is the consummate book-lover's birthday present, stocking stuffer, holiday gift, and all-purpose humor book.
This book was really enjoyable. I felt like Christopher Moore needed a thank you letter and Moby Dick a goodbye note.
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