Now Read this II: A Guide to Mainstream Fiction, 1990-2001
- ISBN-10
- 1563088673
- ISBN-13
- 9781563088674
- Category
- Best books
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Libraries Unlimited
- Author
- Nancy Pearl
Description
Offers an annotated listing of 1,000 acclaimed or award-winning novels, each with a plot summary, indication of suitability for a discussion group, list of subject headings, and recommendations for similar titles.
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