"Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader"

"Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader" is a collection of essays by Anne Fadiman that explores her deep love for books and reading. Fadiman shares personal anecdotes about her experiences with literature, her family's reading habits, and the joys and challenges of being a passionate reader. The essays reflect on the significance of books in her life, the relationships they foster, and the impact they have on our understanding of the world. Overall, it celebrates the pleasures of reading and the profound connections it creates between people and ideas.