101 Ways To Read A Book
By (Author) Timothe de Fombelle
Illustrated by Benjamin Chaud
Translated by Karin Snelson
Translated by Angus Yuen-Killick
Red Comet Press LLC
Red Comet Press LLC
17th October 2023
17th October 2023
United States
General
Fiction
Comic book and cartoon artwork
FIC
Hardback
128
Width 174mm, Height 234mm, Spine 19mm
Age range 6+
The Sunflower, The contortionist, The sleepwalker, The romantic ...this one-of-a-kind whimsical volume presents 101 ways and poses in which to read books. Each of the diverse poses has been keenly observed and collected by author Timothe de Fombelle, then charmingly illustrated with the greatest precision by celebrated artist Benjamin Chaud. For bibliophiles, browsers, and the just plain curious, this delightful book is a joyful celebration of reading in its many and varied ways. It is a perfect gift for all who love books and reading and will prove especially inspiring to bookworms who desire to pursue their cherished pastime one hundred and one percent of the time.
"A collection of humorous, loose-limbed drawings and quick one-liners cataloging different ways (body positions, locations, literary predilections) that bibliophiles engage in their favorite activity. An amusing gift for any kid whos always got her head buried in a book, it might also spark the interest of reluctant readers."New York Times Book Review
"I know theres 101 ways to read a book, but I can tell you my three ways to read a book THE ROMANTIC ~ THE IMAGINATIVE ~ THE DIVA" Pennie Clark Ianniciello, Pennie's PickI adore this book.Theperfect gift for any reader of any age.Illustrations and captions are so much fun that youll want to figure out your reader type or create a new one.What a joy to turn each page.This is the perfect gift book for all the readers in our lives.Becky Anderson, owner, Andersons Books, Naperville
Totally adorable! Charming and hilarious,the book will speak to anyone who has brought a book to the beach, the dinner table, or the bathtub. Im almost afraidto show it to my children, because theyll want to try every pose.Emma Straub, NY Times bestselling author & owner, Books Are Magic, Brooklyn
Joyful! I love this book!!Mitchell Kaplan, owner, Books & Books Stores, Florida
"A delightfully extravagant demonstration of the persistence of reading and readers."Kirkus Reviews
"This carefully curated collection of observations documented in humorously sly illustrations also reminded me of why adults and children read. For pleasure. For a vicarious experience to be scared without the danger, to feel loss without losing anything, to root for someone that you only know through the pages of a book. For information. And for so much more.But the one thing that comes across successfully in this book is the joy of reading and the pleasure in books."Maria Salvadore, Reading Rockets
Timothe de Fombelleis a Paris-based playwright, and author of award-winning children's fiction and picture books. His first series,Toby AloneandToby Alone and the Secrets of the Treehas been published in twenty-seven languages and won numerous awards, including France's prestigious Prix Sorcires and the Marsh Award.
Benjamin Chaudhas illustrated more than 60 books. He is the author and illustrator of New York TimesNotable Book The Bear's Songand tree sequels. His most recent bookGrown-ups Never Do Thatwas written by his frequent collaborator, Davide Cal. Benjamin Chaud lives in France.
Karin Snelsonis a Seattle-based book editor and translator, specializing in children's literature. Angus Yuen-Killickis the founder and publisher of Red Comet Press, located in Brooklyn, New York.