Bestseller : a century of America’s favorite books

Description

Whether curled up on a sofa with a good mystery, lounging by the pool with a steamy romance, or brooding over a classic novel, Americans love to read. Despite the distractions of modern living, nothing quite satisfies many individuals more than a really good book. And regardless of how one accesses that book–through a tablet, a smart phone, or a good, old-fashioned hardcover–those choices have been tallied for decades. Robert McParland looks at the reading tastes of a nation–from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day