The Literary Book of Answers

by Carol Bolt

To be or not to be For this and other questions, this book has the answers. Are you certain of your future Your job Relationships Money If the answer is "no," then this follow-up to the sleeper sensation, The Book of Answers will help you find the solutions from famous works of literature--and what a wealth of advice it provides. If you're curious about whether you'll get that promotion or land that account; buy a second home or a new car; call the guy you met last week at your friend's party or tell your mother-in-law what you really think of her cooking, you can expect superb guidance from the likes of William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Henry James, and Charles Dickens. Featuring such pearls of wisdom as "To thine own self be true," "Keep up appearances whatever you do," and "Tread lightly," this entertaining and provocative book will provide hours of fun and fortune-telling, while helping readers brush up on their literary knowledge. The perfect gift for questioners of all types and stripes, The Literary Book of Answers is for anyone who's got a burning question. "And that's the answer."

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

704 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[aya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ha.
This book is a lot fun to play with and, perhaps, to justify when I start cutting off contacts with others (again).

Definitely not to be taken seriously and don't play it on your bad days, but it's pretty cool to play oracle with your friends. Especially during this lockdown.

New prized possession, I suppose.

[MKF]

As an divination book it doesn't work well at all. I would probably say just use it as a quote book even though it is a very thick book.

[Bruce Nordstrom]

This book is lots of fun to play with. Ask a question, then open it at random, and you receive a quotation from a great literary source which should have the answer for you. Or at least a suggestion. Maybe a word of advice? Pat on the back? Encouragement? You decide.

Lots of fun, if not taken too seriously.

[Gabrielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

My suggestions about all oracles, whether tarot or this book is (1) don't use this on a bad day, and (2) remember, that it only shows what is possible now, not necessarily in the future. You, and only you, can change the beat.

It can be hilarious, though.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much more entertaining than an 8-ball! Plus, you may find some new favorite quotes.

[Don Gubler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Literary 8 ball to the max.

[Natasha karp · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO MUCH FUN TO READ