Welcome to BookCrossing! This is a site for catching and releasing books for those who want to share the joy of reading. If you find this book, please leave a journal entry to let previous readers know how and where you found the book. Feel free to do this anonymously if you wish. You are welcome to keep the book, but I encourage you to pass it on and let it continue its journey.

George Steiner of The New Yorker described this book as "a love letter written to reading" and I can't think of a better description. It's a rambling book, touching on a number of diverse topics related to the history, philosophy and process of reading. It's also adorned with a great many photographs and illustrations. If you love books and reading, you will find Manguel a kindred spirit.

A wonderful dissertation on the story of reading. Most enjoyable.

Back in my hands now.

I left this book in a Little Library outside First United Church. This book was released for the 2018 Canada Days release challenge hosted by gypsysmom.