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“I sit in a little room, one wall of which is now completely lined with books.”<br> —Henry Miller,<i>The Books in My Life</i><br> <br> The 2011 edition in the popular Barnes &amp; Noble Desk Diary series celebrates <i>Classic First Lines</i> 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.<br> <br> 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 <i>Barnes &amp; Noble Review</i>, and other special features.