Books about Books

I almost consider this a genre within the fiction genre, and its quickly becoming one of my favorites. Maybe (or probably) because I love to read, books about books fascinate me. Here are a few that I've read (or listened to).

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. This is one of the first audiobooks I listened to, and I'll admit its hard to recall some of the details after the time that's passed. I picked it up from the library after Kristin recommended it, and I wasn't disappointed. This is the story of two writers- Vida Winter and Margaret Lea. Vida is a bestselling storyteller at the end of her life, and she chooses Margaret to write her true biography. As the story unfolds there are twins, murder, ghosts, and a few love affairs. I'll admit to not having read the Bronte sisters, or much other gothic literature, but if it reads like this I'll certainly give some a try. 5 out of 5 stars.

People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. This one is a more recent listen, although it was a random pick at the library. It concerns the Sarajevo Haggadah- a book with an interesting and varied history. The main character is a restorer or old books. She uses artifacts from the Haggadah to try and piece together its history. The structure of the book- moving between past and present is a bit awkward, and the main character gets a bit tiresome, but overall this was a good read. 3.5 out of 5 stars.



The Bookman's Promise by John Dunning. I just started listening to this one, but it definitely fits into this category. I'll try and remember to review it once I finish.





So what other books about books have you read and enjoyed?