Moving, powerful, deeply informative - this is not only one of the strongest biographies I have ever read but a very galvanizing one. Roosevelt strides like a colossus over every page, from first to last. Heady, fascinating stuff.

Personal, intense, packed with the raw detail that only non-fiction can bring. James Hornfischer's debut book about the US Navy during The Battle of Samar Island is heart-rendering in its honesty. Highly, highly recommended.

Incredible! Taste the sea salt, smell the blood, hear the explosions of the shells. Mr. Hornfischer has created a masterpiece of naval history that isn't soon forgotten. Positively thunderous.

Had this one lying around for a while now and am suddenly thrown into the thick of enjoying every word. I particularly enjoy Hornfischer's strongly active prose, making the events unfold anew.

Amazing - Ms. Varnay's recollections of her long career are illuminating. She's a solid storyteller, gracious in her words but supremely confident in her actions. Opera and autobiography lovers, take note.

I have been a lover of classical music for all of my adult life and even younger than that. In that time I have read treatises, biographies, essays, and all other matters of text on the subject: this book is one to stand at the summit with them. Mr. Steinberg writes with care and passion, leaving me with an even deeper appreciation for this noble art. Absolutely a top pick.

I loved every single word that Keith Houston wrote here. Witty, engaging, easy to absorb but strong enough in its knowledge to last a lifetime. In a year of reading "books about books" this one is a favorite.

Reading about the good stuff.

Newest acquisition - I can't hardly wait to start in on it.

Perfect weather for settling into this one a little more.

I laughed, I cried, I came away knowing even more about myself than I did before. Nina George has a magic all her own and I think I'm going to carry it with me from now on. Definitely one of those I'm going to recommend.

Oh that? Just a tear or a thousand in my eye.

I WANT TO GO TO THERE

A bet, the backwoods, and a little booze - what more does a man need?

I'm in complete agreement.

My goodness how I love a book thay makes me sit for 100 pages at one time.

Continuing on my journey of books about book lovers - The Little Paris Bookshop. I'm not even ten pages in and already I hear the romantic sigh of the Seine.

I'm saddened that I am near the end of this book, as I find it very difficult to stop reading. Always the greatest sadness of a good book, as they must finish.

Good thing there will ALWAYS be another to take its place.

A mass of images, rememberances, and ideals comes instantly to mind when we hear the word "symphony."

In lieu of finishing The Watchmaker of Filigree Street next, I will be heading on to Genevieve Cogman's new novel - and if you haven't read The Invisible Library, do it. Anyone who loves books about book lovers will adore it.

I love the typeface in this novel - it gives as much life to the book as the story itself.

#wet

I'm regretting starting and then setting this book aside for so long, as the last couple days have gone by and I haven't been able to put it down. Absolutely enchanting and more than likely to be finished this weekend.