Hefty but Helpful!
Weighing just over 2 kilograms and containing 960 pages, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die is by itself a must read!

This elegant book is arranged chronologically from the pre 1700s through to today. The 100 contributors present an eclectic selection of what they consider to be the best novels from the past and present, with a summary of why each title is compelling. This is a great resource for book club leaders looking for fresh material.
Lavishly illustrated with drawings and photographs, including author photos or colour pictures of the book covers, and printed on quality paper, this book is a treasure--a book to borrow again and again and handy at all times!
Ask for it for Christmas or your birthday, or better yet, sign it out from your local branch of the Calgary Public Library today!