2011 Barnes & Noble Black Hardcover Desk Diary »

"I sit in a little room, one wall of which is now completely lined with books."
—Henry Miller,The Books in My Life

The 2011 edition in the popular Barnes & Noble Desk Diary series celebrates Classic First Lines chosen from a diverse selection of classic and modern novels, short fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry. This handsome, richly illustrated planner provides a convenient weekly agenda format, monthly calendar grids, and a year of fascinating literary lore in a durable, handcrafted binding.

Savor opening lines from dozens of famous works of literature, accompanied by brief descriptive texts about the works and their authors. Also included is a literary quiz, lists of prize-winning novels, a supplement of classic world maps, an essay from the Barnes & Noble Review, and other special features.