More Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason

The moment I finished Pearl's first book, Book Lust, I reached for its sequel, More Book Lust. Pearl's lists in her first book sparked a fire within to create a diverse list of to-be-read titles and authors, which I could carry to the library on upcoming visits. I wasn't sure that she could write a more interesting set of book lists than she already had. But I am glad she never doubted it! More Book Lust continues in the same format as its predecessor... Lists of books by title, location, or topic. Some familiar, some classics. Some nearly as new as her own 2005 publication. There are lists for the culinary savvy and lists for kids, or adults who are kids at heart and never tire of a good kid-lit read! There are lists about war. (Notice I said lists - plural; she doesn't lump all war books into one general group but takes the time to sort them according to venue, military branch or author.) There are lists of books on topics I never dreamed of reading but now am curious to take a closer look. There are books with an international flavor and books with small-town USA plots and characters. In short, if there is a topic for a book, it has its own list in Nancy Pearl's Book Lust duo. Pearl was a librarian and is now a noted NPR regular as well as author. She is credited with the first "book group" by launching a citywide activity in 1998 for everyone to read the same book and then come together to discuss it. Look how far that concept has reached now in towns and cities all over the country and online. Even in our own Story Circle Network, the fruits of her idea can be realized in our reading e-circle or one of the Austin area reading circles. If you are stumped for a good read, or if you just like books so much that you feel inclined to read a book about books, More Book Lust is sure to please! by Lee Ambrose for Story Circle Book Reviews reviewing books by, for, and about women

No matter how books a person has read, there are always many more that one has not. For those who love books there are always other books waiting somewhere which one has not read, and which can be of real interest. This particular book is a sequel to one in the same format. Books are listed, briefly summarized and critiqued. One special set of classifications is for individual authors who happen to be favorites of Pearl. For those who enjoy learning about new books this book will be a pleasure. I again have taste and interests very different from Pearl's, and would if making my own lists have much different categories. Still I believe most readers can learn about many interesting new titles here.

If it's reading lists of extraordinary books you seek, you could do no better than with ex-librarian Nancy Pearl's Book Lust and here, her sequel, More Book Lust, which adds further names - some 120 - to her list of intelligent, thematic books; from 'Cozies' and Dewey decimal areas to books set in geographic regions and fantasies for kids and adults alike. Delicious descriptions of what makes each recommendation special assures readers gain tips ranging from holiday shopping choices to just plain good mysteries.

Nancy Pearl's new book, More Book Lust, has something for everyone. No matter what you feel like reading - fiction, non-fiction, mystery, biography, fantasy, history, Nancy has recommendations for all. The many short book reviews are grouped in wide-ranging categories, from Africa: A Reader's Itinerary to The Writer's Craft. A complete index helps you find your favorite authors. The book is written in engaging prose that makes you want to grab the reviewed books and read them right now. This is a "must have" book, coming out just in time for the summer reading season. It is also a great resource for finding that perfect gift book for someone special. I highly recommend this book (as well as the first Book Lust) for everyone who loves to read.