Why We Read
“Why We Read” by Josephine Greywoode, published by Penguin Publishing Group on May 5, 2022, is a collection of seventy essays that explore the multifaceted reasons behind reading non-fiction. This edition, comprising 160 pages, presents insights from a diverse array of contemporary writers and thinkers who delve into the motivations for engaging with texts, whether for pleasure, challenge, or deeper understanding.
Readers will encounter a variety of perspectives, including reflections on reading as a companion to writing, the transformative power of literature, and the quest for freedom through books. The essays highlight themes such as communication and literary criticism, inviting readers to reconsider their relationship with reading and the impact it has on their lives. This collection not only celebrates the act of reading but also encourages a broader understanding of its significance in shaping thoughts and experiences.
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Why read non-fiction? Is it just to find things out? Or is it for pleasure, challenge, adventure, meaning? Here, in seventy new pieces, some of the most original writers and thinkers of our time give their answers.
From Hilton Als on reading as writing’s dearest companion to Nicci Gerrard on reading for her life; from Malcolm Gladwell on entering the minds of others to Michael Lewis on books as secret discoveries; and from Lea Ypi on the search for freedom to Slavoj Zizek on violent readings, each offers their own surprising perspective on the simple act of turning a page. The result is a celebration of seeing the world in new ways – and of having our minds changed.
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