This week, we feature an insightful investigation into reading, despite our overwhelming technology, and a novel with a fantastical combination of archaeology and sci-fi.
Nonfiction
‘The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction’
By Alan JacobsRead for pleasure, read with deep attention, or read with breezy nonchalance: These are just some of the encouragements directed to readers. Jacobs is a literature professor whose love of books shines on every page of this little volume. He addresses reading in the age of screens, the function of libraries today, reading as a solitary activity, and more, all the while cheering on both long-time and novice readers. His style is easy and personable, his selection of books and anecdotes a delight.
