Saturday, January 4, 2020

January 4th 2020 - Tom Thumb Day



TOM THUMB DAY - JANUARY 4TH 2020

Celebrate Every Day With Books

It seems like everyday has some new theme to celebrate so I thought it might be fun to see what kind of interesting books I can find (new, old, or coming soon) for an everyday holiday. In fact, most days have more than one holiday!

Just so you know I have not read most of these but the ones I pick seem the most interesting. You can probably find tons more books for each holiday but I am only going to pick two books for one holiday a day.

Let me know what you think. Do any of them seem interesting to you? Is there another book you think would be a better choice?




Title: Becoming Tom Thumb by Eric D. Lehman
Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography,
What It Is About?: “...From his days as a precocious child star to his tragic early death, Becoming Tom Thumb tells the full story of this iconic figure for the first time. It details his triumphs on the New York stage, his epic celebrity wedding, and his around-the-world tour, drawing on newly available primary sources and interviews. From the mansions of Paris to the deserts of Australia, Stratton's unique brand of Yankee comedy not only earned him the accolades of millions of fans, but it also helped move little people out of the side show and into the limelight.”(From Goodreads.com)
Available To Buy: Anywhere
Available To Swap: 0 Copies Available on PBS




Title: The Autobiography Of Mrs.Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin
Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction
What It Is About?: “...A barnstorming novel of the Gilded Age, and of a woman's public triumphs and personal tragedies, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is the irresistible epic of a heroine who conquered the country with a heart as big as her dreams - and whose story will surely win over yours”(from Goodreads.com)
Available To Buy: Anywhere
Available To Swap: 0 Copies Available on PBS



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