All Facts Considered: The Essential Library of Inessential Knowledge
For the bestselling miscellany market, an NPR librarian's compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the arts
How much water do the Great Lakes contain? Who were the first and last men killed in the Civil War? How long is a New York minute? What are the lost plays of Shakespeare? What building did Elvis leave last? Get the answers to these and countless other vexing questions in a All Facts Considered. Guaranteed to enlighten even the most seasoned trivia buff, this treasure trove of "who knew?" factoids spans a wide range of intriguing subjects.
- Written by noted NPR librarian Kee Malesky, whom Scott Simon has called the "source of all human knowledge"
- Answers questions on history, natural history, science, religion, language, and the arts
- Packed with valuable nuggets of information, from the useful to the downright bizarre
The perfect gift for every inquiring mind that wants to know, All Facts Considered will put you at the center of the conversation as you show off your essential store of inessential yet irresistible knowledge.
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Book details
- Author
- Kee Malesky
- Imprint
- Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 288
- Formats
- Hardcover, Paperback
- Subjects
- Reference › Curiosities & Wonders
Reference › Questions & Answers - Topics
- trivia and fun facts · curiosities and wonders · history facts · science facts · arts and culture · miscellany · NPR
- ISBN-13
- 9780470559659 (Hardcover)9781684429011 (Paperback)
About the author
KEE MALESKY was the longest-serving librarian at NPR, joining the organization in 1984 after more than two decades of professional service. Her books include Learn Something New Every Day: 365 Facts to Fulfill Your Life and All Facts Considered: The Essential Library of Inessential Knowledge.
Malesky received the 2012 Dow Jones Leadership Award from the Special Libraries Association. She held an undergraduate degree in art and a master’s degree in library and information science from the Catholic University of America.
At NPR, Malesky provided fact-checking, background research, and guidance on grammar and pronunciation throughout her career. Her books reflected the same commitment to accurate, accessible knowledge that defined her work as a reference librarian.