Chances are that you, a part of the Century community, like to read. I do too. My family teases me because I bring a book everywhere (and I mean everywhere) I go. You never know when you’ll have some down time!
One of the problems with books is that there are so many. I’ve always been a bit haunted by the Thoreau quote, “Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all.” (Don't tell Thoreau's ghost that I haven’t read any Thoreau.) This is why I appreciate the Century’s book reviews—they let us know which books are out there that might be worth the time.
“When a Virginia parent complained recently that her son, a high school senior, experienced ‘night terrors’ after reading Beloved, I wanted to congratulate the woman on having raised such a profoundly sensitive son.”
“My 12-year-old son was on the edge of his seat, feeling every single one of Mei’s emotions. Yes, even the heart-stopping mortification when her mother shows up at school with a box of pads.”
