The Novel Cure: From Abandonment to Zestlessness: 751 Books to Cure What Ails You

"Delightful... elegant prose and discussions that span the history of 2,000 years of literature."—Publisher's Weekly

A novel is a story transmitted from the novelist to the reader. It offers distraction, entertainment, and an opportunity to unwind or focus. But it can also be something more powerful—a way to learn about how to live. Read at the right moment in your life, a novel can—quite literally—change it.
 
The Novel Cure is a reminder of that power. To…