"An illuminating celebration of the books that have shaped some of our beloved writers. "
Whether you’re a devoted reader or a writer yourself, What Writers Read is a literary treasure trove. a beautifully curated collection of essays, reflections, and personal favourites from a cast of celebrated contemporary authors, gathered and introduced by the always insightful Pandora Sykes.
Drawing from her deep love of literature and her talent for conversation (fans of her podcast The High Low or Book Chat will know), Sykes invites over 30 writers including Raven Leilani, Dolly Alderton, Elif Shafak, and David Nicholls to share the books that have shaped them. Driven them. Made them.
The result is part reading list, part memoir, and a whole lot of joy. There’s something cheekily irresistible about peeking into a writer’s bookshelf: the childhood favourites, the comfort re-reads, the texts that changed their world view.
Each essay is a window into not only literary taste but identity, culture, and creativity. The entries are short, sharp, and varied, perfect for dipping into between books or binge-reading in one stunning swoop.
What makes this collection sing is Sykes' editorial voice. She's clever, she's curious, and is a powerful advocate of the trasnformational power of books. As are we - we love her. What Writers Read is a celebration not just of literature, but of the people who carry it with them. Bravo.
A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH'A treat - one that will propel you on a journey of discovery' Independent'Like the best kind of selection box' Irish TimesIn this love letter to reading, curated by Pandora Sykes in aid of the National Literacy Trust, bestselling and beloved writers share their favourite books: the ones they hold most dearly, that they return to time and again and that helped make them the writers they are.WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM : NICK HORNBY * RUTH OZEKI * ANN PATCHETT * BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH * MARIAN KEYES * ELIZABETH STROUT * DEBORAH LEVY * TESSA HADLEY * ELIF SHAFAK * GEORGE THE POET * LEILA SLIMANI * ALI SMITH * DEREK OWUSU * DOLLY ALDERTON * PARIS LEES * JOJO MOYES * MENDEZ * SEBASTIAN FAULKS * DIANA EVANS * MEENA KANDASAMY * LISA TADDEO * NIKESH SHUKLA * TAIYE SELASI * MONICA ALI * NINA STIBBE * CALEB AZUMAH NELSON * ELIZABETH DAY * SARA COLLINS * DAMON GALGUT * NAOISE DOLAN * WILLIAM BOYD * EMMA DABIRI * FATIMA BHUTTO * KIT DE WAAL
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A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH'A treat - one that will propel you on a journey of discovery' Independent'Like the best kind of selection box' Irish TimesIn this love letter to reading, curated by Pandora Sykes in aid of the National Literacy Trust, bestselling and beloved writers share their favourite books: the ones they hold most dearly, that they return to time and again and that helped make them the writers they are.WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM : NICK HORNBY * RUTH OZEKI * ANN PATCHETT * BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH * MARIAN KEYES * ELIZABETH STROUT * DEBORAH LEVY * TESSA HADLEY * ELIF SHAFAK * GEORGE THE POET * LEILA SLIMANI * ALI SMITH * DEREK OWUSU * DOLLY ALDERTON * PARIS LEES * JOJO MOYES * MENDEZ * SEBASTIAN FAULKS * DIANA EVANS * MEENA KANDASAMY * LISA TADDEO * NIKESH SHUKLA * TAIYE SELASI * MONICA ALI * NINA STIBBE * CALEB AZUMAH NELSON * ELIZABETH DAY * SARA COLLINS * DAMON GALGUT * NAOISE DOLAN * WILLIAM BOYD * EMMA DABIRI * FATIMA BHUTTO * KIT DE WAAL
What Writers Read features in the following genres: Biographies & Autobiographies, Gift Books, Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Literary essays, Stationery and miscellaneous items, Literature: history and criticism, Biography, Literature and Literary studies
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What Writers Read was written by Pandora Sykes and published by Bloomsbury an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
What Writers Read has 144 pages
