The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession

The Man Who Loved Books Too Much

The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession

2009 • 274 pages

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Average rating3.4

15

Really sharp and really informative, though I found some of the meandering historical stories of other book collectors and thieves a little weirdly placed or dry at times. Gilkey is a fascinating person, and I liked Bartlett's personal musings on what was going on! As a Salt Lake City native, I also enjoyed the focus on Ken Sanders, considering he's in my backyard and I love that bookstore! If you're from the area, I really recommend this- especially if you haven't gotten around to reading Sanders' memoir (something I've been putting off for a while).

June 9, 2023