“Should I read Persuasion?” you ask. How shall I reply? It is rare that a book creates such a problem of recommendation. The novel is, as you know, by Jane Austen. Generally speaking, it is always a simple matter to recommend Austen. Pride and Prejudice is a serious candidate for Best Novel Ever. So, presumably if someone can write the Greatest Novel of All Time, the rest of her output is at least minimally worth reading. Right? Ah, but can I answer that? Now only a churlish sort of … [Read more...] about Want Some Advice?
Measuring out my life with coffee spoons ...and books
