THE NOVEL CURE/ AN A TO Z OF LITERARY REMEDIES

This is a medical handbook, with a difference. Whether you have a stubbed toe or a severe case of the blues, within these pages you' ll find a cure in the form of a novel to help ease your pain. You'll also find advice on how to tackle common reading ailments - suc h as what to do when you feel overwhelmed by the number of books in the world, or you have a tendency to give up halfway through. Wh en read at the right moment, a novel can change your life, and The Novel Cure is an enchanting reminder of that power.