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Between the Covers: The Book Babes' Guide to a Woman's Reading Pleasures
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With wit and wisdom, the bibliophile’s Ebert & Roeper recommend more than 600 books based on what women care about most. Between the Covers is organized around their wide-ranging curiosity—about themselves, friends and family, the larger world—and their concerns, from health to sex to managing their finances. With such sections as “Babes We Love” (Role Models Real and
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Paperback, 282 pages
Published
November 1st 2008
by Da Capo Press
(first published January 1st 2008)
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I can never get enough book recommendations, and the one thing I love even more than reading books is reading a book about books I should read. The authors of this one are book critics, book bloggers, and good friends who have come together to suggest over 600 titles for women and our complicated lives. They have suggestions for women of every age group, and for all aspects of life - from childhood, to working years, to retirement - and for all the phases in between - books about having childre
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What's not to like about a book that's about books!
Between the Covers delivered just what I thought it would. 55 lists of books, each with 10 books relating to a specific theme, all with annotations to lure you in. Starting with Babes We Love to the ending Babes Without Borders, I can't imagine anyone not finding something or several somethings to read here.
Margo Hammond & Ellen Heltzel, the babes in question, also write a neat blog
A nice edition to support my addictive habit of buying, giv ...more
Between the Covers delivered just what I thought it would. 55 lists of books, each with 10 books relating to a specific theme, all with annotations to lure you in. Starting with Babes We Love to the ending Babes Without Borders, I can't imagine anyone not finding something or several somethings to read here.
Margo Hammond & Ellen Heltzel, the babes in question, also write a neat blog
A nice edition to support my addictive habit of buying, giv ...more
Fifty-five lists of ten books categorized according to what the editors believe to be the themes and stages of a woman's life, e.g., 10 About Enduring Bonds; 10 That Face Illness Straight On; 10 That Celebrate Your Brilliant Career. The lists contain mostly contemporary books with short descriptions of each. I love book lists. This one is satisfactory. Ones I prefer include 1001 Books to Read Before You Die; The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books--J. Peder Zane, ed.; The Book Group Book-
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I love books about books. Mostly I love realizing that other people have the same obsession as me. This was a book written by two women who love reading and love books. It is a list broken into categories that matter to women specifically. It was breezily written and I enjoyed learning about new books. I read it through and now plan on going back through and adding a lot of the books to my TBR pile/library list.
A book of booklists, grouped by topic / genre / theme. Like, "Babes without Borders," which includes travel books and pilgrimages, and "dealing with dad," which includes A Thousand Acres. Clever groups and I got some new ideas, but there are also some duds on their lists, so I don't trust them completely.
A book consisting of book recommendations. It's ok. There are some books in here that I loved, and I've made a list of books to check out. However, I really don't like the authors' cutesy use of the word "babes." I don't think it's sexist, just annoying. For instance, the chapter on books on women in politics is called "Babes in the World." Please, give me a break.
My to-read list has grown exponentially! I really like that more obscure books are listed - those that may not have made the best-seller list or heralded as a classic, but still are a great read. Some familiar authors are listed, but their best-known work is typically not featured. Liked the reviews and categories and can't wait to get started reading some of them!
Anne H.
Terrific book re subject "Woman's reading pleasure." Co-authors summarize and recommend approximately 70 books, dividing them into categoies such as: ages and stages; family and friends; love,work and taking care.
This could be a bucket list of books you might want to read. It would also make a terrific gift for a book-lover in your life.
Terrific book re subject "Woman's reading pleasure." Co-authors summarize and recommend approximately 70 books, dividing them into categoies such as: ages and stages; family and friends; love,work and taking care.
This could be a bucket list of books you might want to read. It would also make a terrific gift for a book-lover in your life.
This is an excellent bibliography of books which may be of interest to women. The lists of ten cover topics like Ages & Stages; The Babe Inside; Family & Friends; Love, Sex & Second Chances; Home, Work & Taking Care; Babes in the World; and Babes Without Borders.
I found I had read a number of the books, but so many more that were of interest.
I found I had read a number of the books, but so many more that were of interest.
Lots of reading ideas here. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that many of these would be difficult or poor book group choices so I hope that book groups don't embrace the themed lists as sources for a year's worth of reading.
It was ok, for some book suggestions. They are given by topic---some of the topics I was not interested in. I like that there is a brief description of each book, so I can decide upfront. I am always looking to add to my TBR list.
Sep 29, 2009
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This is a book of lists recommending books to others who love to read, mostly girls as the title says,but I guess guys could get some suggestions from it too! Not all books listed are "Chick-Lit". I got some great suggestions!!! Easy to read and breeze through!!
This is not my favorite book of book lists that I have read, but I managed to add about 100 books to my TBR shelf because of it so it receives four stars. I like that the books in this guide are tailored to women and the division of themes is nice.
1/3 fiction, 1/3 nonfiction/ 1/3 memoirs. A little poetry. Focus on women's lives today. Organized around themes of life issues.
Feb 07, 2009
Cindylachine
marked it as to-read
This was another book that was on the must read list from AM Northwest.
I'm always looking for new books to read and I think I picked up a few from this book. Interesting categories and descriptions.
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A book of lists of books! Don't look at it often enough but have written down dozens of titles....
Great book for any book lover! Over 50 different top 10 lists of books to read in a variety of topics. Just in case you didn't already have enough to read, here are more!
An eminently browsable book. About half of the books mentioned I loved; the other half I hated. I nevertheless added a dozen or so books to my wishlist from this book.
Book recommendations.
Great categories and great ideas for (YIKES) more books to read!!!
Now I have even more books to put on my to-read list!!
A very decent book list for women...loved that it was spilt into categories and themes. Found some reading suggestions in here!
1/3 fiction, 1/3 nonfiction/ 1/3 memoirs. A little poetry. Focus on women's lives today. Organized around themes of life issues.
Similar to 1001 Books for Every Mood, except that this volume had a feminist slant to it.
I didn't really like their annotations, but I did get some good ideas.
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