Great, concise piece and oh so true! I've often spoken of "The Reading Life", keep a library with way too many books, and love to read, reflect and, yes, write! Many thanks!
Out of curiosity, what is your cut-off for when a classic becomes either fiction or non-fiction? (Is PALE FIRE fiction or a classic? How about A THEORY OF JUSTICE?) I can imagine any number of good answers. Is it just based on date? If so, which date (turn of the century? Turn of the *previous* century?) Or is there another criteria?
I share your love of reading, if not your reading system.
The BBC podcast "A Good Read" provides an interesting and diverse selection...usually fiction, often translations.
The Booker Prize Substack provides guidance to a wide selection of international authors.
Thank you. I shall have to check both out!
Great, concise piece and oh so true! I've often spoken of "The Reading Life", keep a library with way too many books, and love to read, reflect and, yes, write! Many thanks!
So many books, so few hours!
Out of curiosity, what is your cut-off for when a classic becomes either fiction or non-fiction? (Is PALE FIRE fiction or a classic? How about A THEORY OF JUSTICE?) I can imagine any number of good answers. Is it just based on date? If so, which date (turn of the century? Turn of the *previous* century?) Or is there another criteria?