Why We Read

By Shannon Reed,

Book description

*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.…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Why We Read as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love, love, love reading, and this book was like having a cup of tea with someone else who loves reading as much as I do, and knows so many of the same books and authors. It was a warm fuzzy hug.

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