Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany

Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life in this treasure. Readers will discover their next great read in 50 lovingly curated book stacks, organized by theme-including 19th- century literary classics, favorite fantasy novels, feminist must-reads, and essential cookbooks. Nestled around these collections is a diverse array of bookish gems, all colorfully illustrated. Mount invites bibliophiles to explore bookstores around the world, meet the pets of writers, take a quiz on the plots of classic fiction, and learn about all sorts of people who believe in the magic of books