"With the infectious curiosity of an inveterate bibliophile and the prose of a fine stylist, Donna seaman charts the course of her early reading years in a book-by-book chronicle of the significance books have held in her life. RIVER OF BOOKS recounts Seaman's journey in becoming an editor for BOOKLIST, a reviewer, author, and literary citizen, and lays bare how she nourished both body and soul in working with books. Seaman makes palpable the power and self-recognition that she discovered in a life dedicated to reading"--Back cover

Never the same river, never the same book -- The Hudson River, the source -- What I hope for in books -- Reading high -- The Blue River, a tributary -- Good books, books I revere -- The Chicago River, changing direction -- River Styx -- Why read? -- River without end -- The books -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- About the author