A Book of Days for the Literary Year

by Neal T. Jones (Editor)

A delightful, yearlong literary companion for book lovers, filled with birthdays, anniversaries, and amusing anecdotes, all from the world of books and authors. 202 illustrations, 33 in color.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Literature, Writing, History

208 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1991

Reviews

[Linda (Miss Greedybooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Filled with day by day literary events. Birth dates, death dates, significant happenings in the world of writers & readers. Photographs & drawings. Great book more trivia than I could imagine!

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

A delightful companion for fans of literature, offering a daily dose of history in the literary realm. Structured like a calendar, the book takes readers on a year-long journey through the lives and legacies of authors, poets, and their literary milestones.

Each date features a rich assortment of literary tidbits—from notable birth and death dates to major publishing events and anecdotes. It’s the kind of book that can be read either casually or consulted daily, making it both a reference and a source of inspiration.

One of the book’s greatest charms are the entries which are concise but compelling. They're often accompanied by photographs, drawings, or illustrations that enhance the reading experience.

While the format doesn’t allow for deep dives into any single topic, its value lies in its breadth. Perfect for anyone who enjoys accumulating literary knowledge in small, satisfying portions.

[Melisende · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its a little calendar of literary tidbits for those who want to know what happened when - which I why I picked it up at the book sale a month ago, and why it now still sits on my desk.

[Curlysue · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fun. Not without errors (mixing up Leigh Hunt and Thomas Carlyle comes to mind) but still this was a fun book to read.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting. Several literary anniversaries listed for each day of the year. Many references were new to me.

[Ron Antonucci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again in 1995 and 1998.