- Published: 29 November 2022
- ISBN: 9780241562727
- Imprint: Particular Books
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 160
- RRP: $29.99
Eliot's Book of Bookish Lists
A sparkling miscellany of literary lists
- Published: 29 November 2022
- ISBN: 9780241562727
- Imprint: Particular Books
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 160
- RRP: $29.99
Hours of innocent snacking
Iain Sinclair
An eccentric idea beautifully executed
Louis de Bernières
Brimful of piquant and scrumptious surprises
John Lloyd
I loved Eliot's book for its wit, learning, eccentricity and unrepentant bookishness
Alan Taylor
An absolute delight - Borges meets Buzzfeed
Tom Holland
A trove of treasures from start to finish
Dennis Duncan
Buried deep in the etymology of the word 'list' is the notion of pleasure. Mr Eliot's marvellous vade mecum reminds us why
John Mitchinson
Thoroughly enjoyable... As amusing as it is informing
Michael Portillo
If there was a list of books about lists, Eliot's Book of Bookish Lists would be top
Philip Pullman
A gorgeous confection . . . How do I love this book? Let me list the ways . . .
Chris Riddell
Eliot's books have been my equivalent of big game almanacs. This book is half a delight and half a gauntlet
Stuart Kelly, Scotsman
The ultimate book for lovers of lists and literature . . . surprising, inspiring and amusing
Denise O'Donoghue, Irish Examiner
Totally enthralling... The perfect bedside book
Jilly Cooper
Very entertaining and sprightly
Ian McKellen
A magnificent labyrinth of literary trivia to get lost in . . . fun and fascinating things on every page
Edward Brooke-Hitching
Deliciously idiosyncratic
Rachel Cooke, Observer
Reading this book is like going on a literary Grand Tour . . . Essential for the pub quiz
Country Life
I loved this so much. Lists for bookish folk, filled with things I had not known or dreamed
Neil Gaiman