Publisher's Synopsis
A collection of illustrated quotations—astute, profound, witty, and sweet—on the magic of books. Whether you were devoted to reading as a child or have discovered a new love for books as an adult, Why We Read reminds us what a power and privilege it is to read. Seventy-five quotations from writers and thinkers, such as Jane Austen, Carl Sagan, Margaret Atwood, Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman, and Annie Dillard, celebrate this noble pursuit. Colourful illustrations by Ellen Surrey brightly interpret their words and create a lovely keepsake.
