"[A] fanciful, endearing account of his experiences tackling classic works of fiction... There is plenty of hilarity in [this] intimate literary memoir." -- Publishers Weekly

Nearing his fortieth birthday, author and critic Andy Miller realized he's not nearly as well read as he'd like to be. A devout book lover who somehow fell out of the habit of reading, he began to ponder the power of books to change an individual life -- including his own -- and to the define the sort of person he would like to be. Beginning with a copy of Bulgakov's Master and Margarita, he embarks on a literary odyssey of mindful reading and wry introspection. From Middlemarch to Anna Karenina to A Confederacy of Dunces, these are books Miller felt he should read; books he'd always wanted to read; books he'd previously started but hadn't finished; and books he'd lied about having read to impress people.

Combining memoir and literary criticism, The Year of Reading Dangerously is Miller's heartfelt, humorous examination of what it means to be a reader. Passionately believing that books deserve to be read, enjoyed, and debated in the real world, Miller documents his reading experiences and how they resonated in his daily life and ultimately his very sense of self. The result is a witty and insightful journey of discovery and soul-searching that celebrates the abiding miracle of the power of reading.

"An affecting tale of the rediscovery of great books... [by] a friendly, funny Brit." -- Boston Globe

"Funny and engaging." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Amiable, circumstantial, amusing, charming... [Miller's] style owes something... to Joe Brainard and David Foster Wallace." -- The Times (London)

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