Ex Libris: 100+ Books to Read and Reread
- ISBN-10
- 0008421951
- ISBN-13
- 9780008421953
- Series
- Ex libris
- Category
- Books and reading
- Pages
- 301
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-10-20
- Publisher
- William Collins
- Author
- Michiko Kakutani
Description
"From "the most powerful book critic in the English-speaking world" (Vanity Fair) comes 100 personal, thought-provoking essays of the life-changing books she wouldn't want you to miss--beautifully illustrated throughout"--Provided by publisher.
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