My ultimate comfort read is a memoir of sorts, but totally focused on the writer’s relationship with books and reading. I can’t get enough, especially when the author is from the UK. Lucy Mangan is the television critic for The Guardian and this is her second reading memoir, after Bookworm, which focused on her childhood …
“This is my favorite book so far this year and I want to put it into the hands of everyone who needs a hug in book form.” Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall This is a delightful rom-com about two complete opposites, Luc and Oliver, who agree to fake date each other, each for his own …
What We See When We Read by Peter Mendelsund A mind-bending exploration of imagination: how we see characters, landscapes, and more when reading. Illustrations and quotes light up the concepts and techniques behind the magic of reading. A perfect example of a book you have to hold in your hand, flip through, and pore over. …
