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*NATIONAL BESTSELLER*
*A WGN Radio Best Book of 2024*
*A Good Housekeeping Reads pick*
A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a “beloved and wonderful writer” (George Saunders), teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize Semifinalist
We read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to encounter new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across difference, or simply to pass a rainy afternoon. No matter the reason, books have the power to keep us safe, to challenge us, and perhaps most importantly, to make us more fully human.
Shannon Reed, a longtime teacher, lifelong reader, and New Yorker contributor, gets it. With one simple goal in mind, she makes the case that we should read for pleasure above all else. In this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud-funny collection, Reed shares surprising stories from her life as a reader and the poignant ways in which books have impacted her students. From the varied novels she cherishes (Gone Girl, Their Eyes Were Watching God) to the ones she didn’t (Tess of the d’Urbervilles), Reed takes us on a rollicking tour through the comforting world of literature, celebrating the books we love, the readers who love them, and the ways in which literature can transform us for the better.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Hanover Square Press; Original edition (February 6, 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 1335007962
ISBN-13 : 978-1335007964
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.45 x 0.97 x 8.47 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book engaging and worth their time. They appreciate the author’s captivating writing style that blends humor and insight, delving into the intricacies of challenging reads like Lincoln in the Bardo. Readers enjoy the author’s unique perspective on different genres and her experiences teaching literature and writing. The humor inspires hearty laughter and is praised as truly funny.
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