CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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CityViewNC.com | 39 important contemporary literature. Even picture books (coffee table books) on art, civilization or faraway places make a great addition to any library. You need not buy new books unless you want to because there are many sources for used books, especially local used bookstores. Hardback versus paperback? I prefer hardback books because they are easier to hold and read, especially in bed, but there are some nice trade paperback books (not the mass-market paperbacks) which would be fine in your collection. ere are also some gorgeous reprints of classics in leather-bound additions that truly add a touch of distinction to your library. Remember, you can get help building your library from a local independent books store or from references like "THE GREAT AMERICAN READ: THE BOOK OF BOOKS." It was created as a followup to the PBS 2018 series which engaged viewers in voting for the best-loved novels. is is a beautifully illustrated book and presents the entire list of the top 100 books with fascinating information about each book and its author, as well as little-known facts. It includes articles about banned books, influential illustrators, and lists other reading recommendations. (Spoiler alert: my favorite, "To Kill a Mockingbird," came out on top!) Another guide for building your library is "REMARKABLE BOOKS: THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC WORKS," published by Penguin Random House. Spanning the history of the written word, from 3000 BCE to the modern day, it explores the growth of human knowledge and the evolution of books. Fantastic illustrations and pictures provide us with the visual beauty of books and their impact on history. In addition to the classics and other novels, it includes examples of diaries, plays, poems, dictionaries and religious texts. I hope this will help you get started on your own personal library. One of life's greatest joys is to be surrounded by books to read over and over again, to share with friends and to bestow upon our children and grandchildren. Diane Parfitt can be contacted at citycentergallerybooks@gmail.com. FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education TRAIN ONLINE TO BECOME CAREER- READY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • Computer Technician • Electronic Health Records Office Professional • Health Information Technology • Medical Billing (Intermediate) • Medical Inpatient/Outpatient Coding • Medical Transcription Editor • Physical Therapy Office Professional • Professional Medical Coding and Billing • Working in the Pharmacy (910) 678-8446 For registration and scholarship information, please visit our website at www.LearnFTCC.com FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CLASSES STARTING FEBRUARY 3RD, 2021! by Clayton Britt & Sons 3703 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC 28303 910.868.8319 | customercare@spaandpoolworld.com