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Dear Fahrenheit 451 : love and heartbreak in the stacks : a librarian's love letters and breakup notes to the books in her life
2017
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Occasionally, librarian humor can get a bit niche. The subtitle of this collection of letters addressed to books, from librarian and debut author Spence, might mislead; while flavored with a good dose of librarian, it's perfect for any bibliophile and terrifically funny. These aren't only love letters to the books that have made the author laugh and cry, there are also letters to the titles she can't bear to touch. Literally. The ones that needed to be weeded decades ago. Those she can't bear to have recommended to her one more time (e.g., Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian). Like many inveterate readers, Spence learns about life through books, but she also discovers more about her surroundings-there's even a letter to bookshelves she encounters at a stranger's party. This book should appeal to readers who are looking for the next Texts from Jane Eyre, or those who enjoyed that concept but don't especially like texting. It will also attract anyone who, upon walking into someone's house, first side-eyes the bookshelves and instantly judges. VERDICT Highly recommended.-Audrey Snowden, -Orrington P.L., ME © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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