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A superbly written collection of essays discusses with humor, grace, and moving eloquence the central and joyful importance of books and reading in the author's life. 20,000 first printing. Tour.
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Anne Fadiman is the editor of The American Scholar. Her first book, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, was published by FSG in 1997. She lives in New York City.
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