Love's Book of Answers [Hardcover]

Carol Bolt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 8, 2002

This book draws on the ancient wisdom of bibliomancy - the art of foretelling the future using books - to help those enraptured or exasperated by love. Created by the best-selling author of the original Book of Answers, this seductive, insightful, and highly entertaining divination tool provides answers to any yes-or-no question. The book consists of almost 300 short phrases (one for every spread), which readers will flip to by chance in order to find an answer to a question. Is today a good day to make a pass at your downstairs' neighbor? Consulting the book you might be told: "the outcome could be hot"...or instead: "don't consider it a goal." Whatever your concern - and anyone looking for love has at least a thousand - Love's Book of Answers can help you find your way.

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About the Author

Carol Bolt is a multi-disciplinary artist who is also the author of four published books. Bolt's artwork has been widely exhibited around the country and can be found in both public and private collections; she holds a bachelor of fine arts from the University of Delaware and a master of fine arts from the University of Washington. Bolt produced the original Book of Answers as an artist's edition of 130 in 1998 and it was then published commercially later that year; it went on to sell 104,000 copies. Bolt now lives in Seattle.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 572 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang (October 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584792256
• ISBN-13: 978-1584792253
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,536,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silky Smooth Scarlet Cover, December 27, 2002

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love's Book of Answers (Hardcover)

If you love the look and feel of books, "Love's Book of Answers" offers a weighted feel and a sexy smooth scarlet satin cover. The answers are all between the covers.

Even if they do put a picture up here at Amazon, it won't do the book justice. The book is about 2-inches thick and the size of your hand. If you saw this book on a coffee table, you would instinctively reach out and pick up this book. It would seduce any bibliomaniac instantly.

The first time I saw one of Carol's books I was instantly intrigued. When I picked up the book I had no idea how to use it. Of course, I'm not known for reading instructions. However, once you realize you are playing a "foretelling the future" game, it becomes an enjoyable treat. I don't take this too seriously. It is more for amusement value.

First you ask a yes/no type question while holding the book and concentrating on your question for a few seconds.

Then you place one hand palm down on the book's front cover and open the book when you feel the time is right.

The page you see will contain your answer.

So, I ask the book: "Will I have a romantic evening tonight?" Answer: "Watch out for Clinging Vines."

Since I love towers and castles this was amusing. Could this mean a handsome knight will climb up into the tower?

Answer: "Use your imagination."

Again, I ask: "Does my lover love me truly and deeply." Answer: "You're in hot water; make bubbles."

Mmm, I got that twice even on the second try the same page appeared. The fact that I asked about "deeply" and the answer contained the word "water" was interesting. Will I soon own a jacuzzi tub?

Answer: "Allow room for surprises."

I love Carol's books because they really work for me. She produced the original Book of Answers in 1998 and the book was then published commercially later that same year. It went on to become a best-seller.

I was one of the last people at a book signing party in Issaquah where Carol was just starting to put away the books. I became intrigued by these little books and found an Autographed copy. I opened the book and saw a few words on each page.

Fortunately Carol Bolt was there to save me and explained how the book worked. She is perhaps one of the nicest authors I've met. She is just as fun to talk to as her book is to read. She is a multi-disciplinary artist who has a passion for quotes and also incorporates words into her two-dimensional and sculptural works.

As soon as I knew the secret of how to play with this new book toy for my brain, I was laughing and had to buy the first book. Each book Carol writes just is more fun than the last. They have the intrigue of a magic eight ball, except way more answers.

Other answers include:

"What are you waiting for?"
"Keep it to yourself."
"You're going to need a map."
"It will be harder than you think."
"Could be good under different circumstances."
"Set a date."

Just be very careful what you ask.
You might just get the right answer.

Mysterious little books that intrigue the mind.

~The Rebecca Review

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Discovery: Skip alimony and read the book, February 14, 2003

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ellyn Jones (Renton, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love's Book of Answers (Hardcover)

Loves me? loves me not. No disappointing answers anywhere in this latest book of answers. It solved what to give for the holidays and wedding showers, and now Valentine's day. The BoA was great hit at two parties -- a real icebreaker in 1-on-1 discussions about taking chances on 'love'.