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A review by blairevvitch
Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman
5.0
This small volume of essays on books, reading, and the words put by authors inside them is an absolute gem. Fadiman is witty and clever in her accounts on reading aloud, collecting books, and how to treat their pages, to name just a few examples. I also very much appreciate her crisp prose and syntax, and I learned more than a few new words while reading this.
I would say this is a must read for any bookworm who would call themselves a book lover or collector. And -- this is some of the highest of my praise -- I am so very glad I bought this --used! -- at my very own Magers & Quinn because I certainly plan on returning to a few of her essays and most definitely the recommended reading. I think this book was perfect for me.
Also, my husband and I could relate to more than one scenario Fadiman shared with her husband, which was very humorous. I am fated to perhaps be just like them in regards to books and the way spouses interact.
I would say this is a must read for any bookworm who would call themselves a book lover or collector. And -- this is some of the highest of my praise -- I am so very glad I bought this --used! -- at my very own Magers & Quinn because I certainly plan on returning to a few of her essays and most definitely the recommended reading. I think this book was perfect for me.
Also, my husband and I could relate to more than one scenario Fadiman shared with her husband, which was very humorous. I am fated to perhaps be just like them in regards to books and the way spouses interact.