The Gifts of Reading
(Paperback)
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The Gifts of Reading
By (Author) Robert Macfarlane
By (author) William Boyd
By (author) Candice Carty-Williams
By (author) Chigozie Obioma
By (author) Philip Pullman
By (author) Imtiaz Dharker
By (author) Roddy Doyle
By (author) Pico Iyer
By (author) Andy Miller
By (author) Jackie Morris
Orion Publishing Co
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
28th September 2021
30th September 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
808.84
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 126mm, Height 196mm, Spine 26mm
245g
Description
With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak
'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book...' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie OrchardReviews
Perfect for book lovers. * RED MAGAZINE *
Author Bio
Candice Carty-Williams is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the Sunday Times bestselling Queenie, a book described as 'vital', 'disarmingly honest' and 'boldly political'. In 2016, Candice created and launched the Guardian and 4th Estate BAME Short Story Prize, the first inclusive initiative of its kind in book publishing. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @CandiceC_W.
