Nancy Pearl is a renowned librarian and literary critic best known for her work at the Seattle Public Library and as the book editor for NPR's Morning Edition. She has authored several books, including the literary memoir "Book Lust," and created the Nancy Pearl Mystery series. As an advocate for readers everywhere, she has dedicated her career to promoting the joy of reading and connecting people with books that matter.
10 Books Recommended by Nancy Pearl
Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site
The Cactus League
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xA baseball book for people who don't love baseball.
A baseball book for people who don't love baseball.
A baseball book for people who don't love baseball.
Also recommended by: Daniel Pink
The Quiet Americans
recommended 2xA book about the first 15 years of the CIA.
A book about the first 15 years of the CIA.
The Unquiet Dead
recommended 3xOne of the best mysteries that I've found in a long time.
One of the best mysteries that I've found in a long time.
One of the best mysteries that I've found in a long time.
The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas
recommended 2xJust a delight to read.
Just a delight to read.
Set My Heart to Five
recommended 2xWhen I was reading this book, I just kept laughing and reading sections out loud to my husband.
When I was reading this book, I just kept laughing and reading sections out loud to my husband.
Hench
recommended 3xAnother book I just loved.
Another book I just loved.
Another book I just loved.
