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Review, etc. Why We Read What We Read

January 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Lisa Adams and John Heath have attempted to analyze the needs and habits of American readers in their book Why We Read What We Read. The cover announces “a delightfully opinionated journey through contemporary bestsellers,” and the book reads easily, perhaps a bit too “delightfully.” The authors’ casual style, however, belies their serious intent, which [...]

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