This is a collection of essays on the reading life by one of the great readers, critic, and commentator on culture. The variety and breadth of his writing is evident on every page. ( )

William Gass is most active when it comes to essays, I think that this is his eighth collection. He keeps me on my toes and covers so many topics, but I feel that this is the last time that I'll reach for a Gass book. There are simply too many topics that he can write so learnedly about, that I just don't have any interest in. To each his own. ( )