Written by Shannon Reed
Published February 2024 by Hanover Square Press
Excerpt read by Richard Coombs
/"A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a teacher, bibliophile and Thurber Prize finalist
We read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to discover new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across differences or simply to pass a rainy afternoon. Whatever the reason, books have the power to protect us, to challenge us, and, perhaps most importantly, to make us more fully human.
Shannon Reed, a longtime teacher, longtime reader, and New Yorker contributor, gets it. With a simple goal in mind, she argues that we should read for pleasure above all else. In this smart, hilarious, and funny collection, Reed shares surprising stories from her life as a reader and the poignant impact books have had on her students. From the varied novels she cherished (Gone Girl, Their Eyes Were Watching God) to those she didn't (Tess of the d'Urbervilles), Reed takes us on an exciting journey through the heartwarming world of literature, celebrating the books we love. love, the readers who love them, and the surprising ways literature can transform us for the better./"
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