TY - BOOK AU - Berthoud, Ella AU - Elderkin, Susan TI - The novel cure : an A - Z of literary remedies SN - 0857864211 PY - 2015/// CY - Edinburgh PB - Canongate KW - BIBLIOTHERAPY N1 - Includes index N2 - This is a medical handbook with a difference. Whether you have a stubbed toe or a severe case of the blues, within these pages you'll find a cure in the form of a novel to help ease your pain. You'll also find advice on how to tackle common reading ailments - such as what to do when you feel overwhelmed by the number of books in the world, or you have a tendency to give up halfway through. When read at the right moment, a novel can change your life and The Novel Cure is an enchanting reminder of that power ER -