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By the book : writers on literature and the literary life from the New York times book review / edited and with an introduction by Pamela Paul ; foreword by Scott Turow ; illustrations by Jillian Tamaki.

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Henry Holt and Company, 2014.

Authors -- Interviews.

Books and reading.

Literature, Modern -- 21st century -- History and criticism.

9781627791458 (hc.)

Alternate title:

New York Times Book Review. By the book : writers on literature and the literary life

xix, 314 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

"A New York times book."

Includes index.

"Sixty-five of the world's leading writers open up about the books and authors that have meant the most to them. Every Sunday, readers of The New York Times Book Review turn with anticipation to see which novelist, historian, short story writer, or artist will be the subject of the popular "By the Book" feature. Pamela Paul, the editor of the Book Review, brings together sixty-five of the most intriguing and fascinating exchanges, featuring personalities as varied as David Sedaris, Hilary Mantel, Michael Chabon, Khaled Hosseini, Anne Lamott, and James Patterson. These questions and answers admit us into the private worlds of these authors, as they reflect on their work habits, reading preferences, inspirations, pet peeves, and recommendations. By the Book contains the full uncut interviews. It also features sidebars that reveal the commonalities and conflicts among the participants, underscoring those influences that are truly universal and those that remain matters of individual taste. A way to invite sixty-five of the most interesting guests into your world.--Provided by publisher.

Tamaki, Jillian, 1980-

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