Mcparland Robert - Bestseller A Century Of America's Favorite Books - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Whether curled up on a sofa with a good mystery lounging by the pool with a steamy romance or brooding over a classic novel Americans love to read. Despite the distractions of modern living nothing quite satisfies many individuals more than a really good book. And regardless of how one accesses that book through a tablet a smart phone or a good old - fashioned hardcover those choices have been tallied for decades. In Bestseller: A Century of America's Favorite Books Robert Mc Parland looks at the reading tastes of a nation from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. Through extensive research Mc Parland provides context for the literature that appealed to the masses from low - brow potboilers like Forever Amber to Pulitzer - Prize winners such as To Kill a Mockingbird. Decade by decade Mc Parland discusses the books that resonated with the American public and shows how current events and popular culture shaped the reading habits of millions. Profiles of authors with frequent appearances from Ernest Hemingway to Danielle Steel are included along with standout titles that readers return to year after year. A snapshot of America and its love of reading through the decades this volume informs and entertains while also providing a handy reference of the country's most popular books. For those wanting to learn more about the history of American culture through its reading habits Bestseller: A Century of America's Favorite Books is a must - read.
Title: Bestseller A Century Of America's Favorite Books
Author(s): Mcparland Robert
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Barcode: 9781538109991
Pages: 336 Pages
Publication Date: 12/15/2018
Category: Popular Culture