10 Nancy Pearl Recommended Books
Nancy Pearl is a librarian, reader, speaker, and literary critic who has become a celebrity in the library world. She is best known for her "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book" program, which encourages people to read and discuss the same book at the same time. She also hosts a radio show and podcast about books.
10 Books recommended by Nancy Pearl
The Cactus League
A Novel
Author :Emily Nemens
- Nancy Pearl"A baseball book for people who don't love baseball." - Nancy Pearl [Source]
The Unquiet Dead
Rachel Getty & Esa Khattak, Book 1
Author :Ausma Zehanat Khan
- Nancy Pearl"One of the best mysteries that I've found in a long time." - Nancy Pearl [Source]
The Quiet Americans
Four CIA Spies at the Dawn of the Cold War--a Tragedy in Three Acts
Author :Scott Anderson
- Nancy Pearl"A book about the first 15 years of the CIA." - Nancy Pearl [Source]
All the Way to the Tigers
A Memoir
Author :Mary Morris
- Nancy Pearl"One of my favorite books of [2020]." - Nancy Pearl [Source]
The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas
Author :Gertrude Stein
- Nancy Pearl"Just a delight to read." - Nancy Pearl [Source]
Lawrence in Arabia
War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East
Author :Scott Anderson
- Nancy Pearl"Wondeful." - Nancy Pearl [Source]
Set My Heart to Five
A Novel
Author :Simon Stephenson
- Nancy Pearl"When I was reading this book, I just kept laughing and reading sections out loud to my husband." - Nancy Pearl [Source]
The Liar's Dictionary
A Novel
Author :Eley Williams
- Nancy Pearl"It is so inventive." - Nancy Pearl [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What types of books does Nancy Pearl recommend?
Nancy Pearl, a longtime librarian and book reviewer, typically recommends books that capture her imagination and take her on a journey. She’s a fan of historical fiction, biographies, memoirs, thrillers, fantasy, and mysteries.
Q2: What reviews does Nancy Pearl write?
Nancy Pearl reviews books, new and old, for The Seattle Times and for syndicated newspaper columns, NPR and public radio shows, and the television and cable networks. She also maintains an official website to share her thoughts on books.
Q3: How often is new content posted on Nancy Pearl's website?
Nancy Pearl is constantly adding to her website, usually once or twice a month. She offers up book review articles, interviews with authors, and other kinds of content related to books and literature.
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Q5: What makes Nancy Pearl's book recommendations special?
Nancy Pearl is a highly respected librarian and book reviewer. She prides herself on delivering expert insights and honest reviews of each book she reads, so her reviews are some of the most trusted and relied upon in the book review world.
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