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Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types, 3rd Edition
by Marjorie Eberts, Margaret Gisler
from McGraw-Hill
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 
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Thinking outside the Box 
The authors need to be appreciated for constantly updating the choices for a career in information field.
It has endless information on Career Possibilities for Bookworms, Careers in Libraries, Careers in Book Publishing, Careers in the Private Sector, Careers with Magazines and Newspapers, Careers in Glamour Industries, Careers in Education, Careers in Research, Careers with the Government, More Career Opportunities for Bookworms.
This book gives an insight of the vision the authors have for old... more info
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How to Get Paid to Read for a Living 
If "book" is your favorite four-letter word, and you are looking for ways to get paid to read, then Careers for Bookworms and Other Literary Types can be your inspiration to find a new way to earn a living. While the authors explain in simple language the familiar jobs in the book industries, such as publishing, libraries and teaching, they also think way outside the box to present other jobs in which you can read for a living. Some are practical and some really stretch the definition of reading. For... more info
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Disappointing 
Unlike the other reviewers, I found this book to be less than helpful. Yes, it does talk some about different literary-related fields, and I stress some, but the book lacks serious discussion of those careers. Plus, it gives limited resources for finding out more information....no websites and no mention of other literary career-related books. It only lists a few professional associations for each career. Also, there were no surprises as to which careers were selected, such as...becoming a librarian. If you... more info
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GOOD OPPORTUNITIES 
Do you love to read and wish to turn your love of words into a new career? If so, this slim volume describes a number of jobs for people who love to read. Bookworms share their career experiences for those who love the written word and want to do more with their skill of reading. The book describes the particular field in which a Bookworm can utilize their skills ( librarian, teacher, copy editor, etc.), tells you of any educational requirements needed, and gives a brief bibliography of additional... more info
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