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Nonfiction Books About Books

A list of books about libraries, bookstores, and other literary staples in history.

Arapahoe Libraries

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  • This book offers a unique view on American classics from an immigrant's perspective which shines a light on America from different angles.
    eBook, 2014Penguin Publishing Group, 2014
  • The Man Who Loved Books Too Much

    The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession

    Allison Hoover Bartlett
    How has this book not been made into a movie yet? It's fascinating and intriguing. You won't be able to put it down.
    eAudiobook, 2010Tantor Media, Inc., 2010
  • Murder by the Book

    the Crime That Shocked Dickens's London

    Harman, Claire,
    True crime fans needs to pick up this book about a historical murder that rocked London's literary world.
    Book, 2018New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2018] — 364.152309 HARMAN
  • This book is poignant and personal, with a beautiful window into Muslim culture and women's education.
    eBook, 2003Random House Publishing Group, 2003
  • The Victorian and the Romantic

    a Memoir, a Love Story, and a Friendship Across Time

    Stevens, Nell, 1985-
    A unique book about two women across time who inadvertently help one another grow.
    Book, 2018New York : Doubleday, [2018] — B STEVENS
  • Bird by Bird

    Some Instructions on Writing and Life

    Lamott, Anne
    A beautiful blend of memoir and advice, Anne Lamott proves why she is one of the best writers in this era.
    eBook, 2007Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2007
  • Furious Hours

    Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee

    Cep, Casey N.,
    One of the most fascinating book I have ever read as it explores the second book Harper Lee tried to write.
    Book, 2019New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2019. — 364.15232 CEP
  • Dear Fahrenheit 451

    Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks

    Spence, Annie,
    A sweet book with a love letter to classic novels in each chapter.
    Book, 2017New York : Flatiron Books, [2017] — 028.9 SPENCE
  • Well-Read Black Girl

    Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves

    Edim, Glory
    This book is eye-opening as it addresses the challenges facing Black writers and authors.
    eBook, 2018Random House Publishing Group, 2018
  • The Catalogue of Shipwrecked Books

    Christopher Columbus, His Son, and the Quest to Build the World's Greatest Library

    Wilson-Lee, Edward,
    This book revealed a fascinating bit of history that I never knew existed.
    Book, 2019New York : Scribner, 2019. — B COLON