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The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
4.0

A quick (120 page) conceit hypothesizing about Queen Elizabeth reading, so much reading (a late in life discovery --> reading for pleasure) that she begins to find her daily routine and honorary events a trifle dull and unfulfilling. Those around her – servants, regardless of title – whose task it is to see to her every need, find the Queen as reader a tiresome entity, as they feel it distracts her from her role and doesn't always send the "proper" message to her people.

Not to fear, by page 120 (even a little sooner!), Elizabeth has determined that instead of reading, she should write. And Bennett closes with a delicious twist that will allow her to do just that. :-) (Book is a gift from Aunt Joan.)