To be a bookseller or librarian . . .You have to play detective.Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener.A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, Youve got to read this. Youre going to love it.In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need.Meet the smart and talented people who live between the shelves - and who cant wait to help you find your next great read._________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSONNo one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. LEE CHILDJames Patterson is The Boss. End of. IAN RANKINThe master storyteller of our times HILLARY RODHAM CLINTONOne of the greatest storytellers of all time PATRICIA CORNWELLPatterson is in a class by himself GUARDIAN