| Description |
340 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
The authors examine the best-selling books of the past 16 years, exploring common thematic threads that resonate with American readers. |
| Contents |
What we've done and why we've done it -- The obvious : diet, wealth, and inspiration -- Black and white and read all over : good and evil in bestselling adventure novels and political nonfiction -- Hopefully ever after : love, romance, and relationships -- Soul train : religion and spirituality -- Reading for redemption : trials and triumphs in literary fiction and nonfiction -- Deciphering da code : conclusions -- Appendix : bestseller lists. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-321) and index. |
| Subject |
Books and reading -- United States.
|
|
Best sellers -- United States.
|
|
Popular literature -- United States.
|
| Added Author |
Heath, John, 1955-
|
| ISBN |
140221054X (trade pbk.) |
|
9781402210549 (trade pbk.) |
| Standard No. |
QBX a 07030564 |
|
