Why We Read

Name: Why We Read
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781802060959
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Why We Read explores the profound impact of literature on our lives and society. It delves into how reading shapes our understanding of the world, enriches our imagination, and connects us with diverse cultures and perspectives. The book offers insights into why reading remains a vital and transformative activity.
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Reading this book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the power of storytelling and the impact literature has on culture and the arts. It offers a thought-provoking exploration of how reading shapes our worldviews and enriches our lives. If you enjoy delving into the reasons behind our love for books and the cultural significance of reading, this could be a rewarding choice.

Why We Read

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A sparkling anthology of newly commissioned writing on the joys and rewards of reading non-fiction.

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.

Why We Read invites readers to consider the profound impact of non-fiction and showcases the diverse reasons why we turn to these compelling narratives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802060959

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin

Contributors:

Contributions by David Wengrow
Contributions by Malcolm Gladwell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 124g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

David Wengrow (Contributor) David Wengrow is a professor of comparative archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London, and has been a visiting professor at New York University. He is the author of three books, including What Makes Civilization?. Wengrow conducts archaeological fieldwork in various parts of Africa and the Middle East. Malcolm Gladwell (Contributor) Malcolm Gladwell is the author of six international bestsellers- The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, David and Goliath and most recently, Talking to Strangers. He is the host of the podcast Revisionist History, a staff writer at The New Yorker, and co-founder of the audio company Pushkin Industries. He graduated from the University of Toronto, Trinity College, with a degree in history. Gladwell was born in England and grew up in rural Ontario. He lives in New York.