Joelle Herr

Nothing captures the imagination quite like classic literature — the warmth of Little Women, the mystery of Dracula, and the heart-racing suspense of Moby Dick have inspired generations of readers. A Far, Far Better Thing to Do pairs these treasured books with a witty, light-hearted sensibility, giving lit lovers 65 engaging activities to tease their brains and unleash their creativity.

From word searches and connect-the-dots to coloring pages and quizzes, these charming activities infuse our best-loved texts with a fresh, modern spin and just the right level of challenge. A celebration of reading — and readers — A Far, Far Better Thing to Do is sure to delight bookworms of all ages!

MY THOUGHTS:

I was sent this book in exchange for my honest review.

I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book, I’d heard so much about it! If you love classics, if you love books, literary fiction, puzzles, coloring, and challenges, then this book is for you. It’s all about literary things/books.

There are word searches, crosswords, dot puzzles, mazes, matching and other games and… coloring. There are thought provoking challenges, things that peak your interest with tidbits of information provided so that you’ll want to research more. It’s a wonderful idea and about time too! I would say it’s for middle-grade kids to adults. All the answers are at the back if you get stumped!

I love the cover, it’s Victorian style and pictures are lovely. The whole package is worth the purchase!… (mere)

Here's the dilemma I always have...what do you buy a book lover for a gift? Guessing at a title they haven't read is always risky. But, what about a book about books? An interactive book? And here's the answer - A Far, Far Better Thing to Do - A Lit Lover's Activity Book by Joelle Herr with illustrations by Lindsay Spinks.

From the introduction: "If you're reading this, chances are you're a card-carrying (library card, natch), TBR-stacking, unabashed book nerd. Bibliophile or bookworm, whichever moniker you prefer, if you consider yourself a lit lover, welcome - and get ready to experience and appreciate the classics in a whole new, super-fun and interactive way."

Check! That would be me. I adore books like this - books that challenge my brain, provide some distraction from the busyness of life and celebrate the written word.

Match the famous lines, characters, actors and more with the book title, mazes, crossword puzzles, connect the dots, word searches, knowledge quizzes and much more. A Far, Far Better Thing to do is printed in two tone, black and red. But....there are many line drawings that call out for pencil crayons or markers. There are sixty five activities tucked in between the covers. And if you get stuck.....the answers are included in the back. (And the title? Did you guess? It's a take on a quote from Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.) A great gift for a friend - or yourself.… (mere)