Walden and Civil Disobedience (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

Writers are strange folks. This is known. They labor privately on flights of fancy with zero guarantee of financial (or any other kind) of success. Even the ones that attain the ultimate confirmation of their vision—publication—may see very little reward for their efforts. So it’s no surprise that plenty of authors are a little eccentric, and […]

Studies show that reading is beneficial in a host of ways, from helping to keep our minds sharp to reducing stress. Yet most people read at a pace true book nerd might refer to as lightly—perhaps a book or two per year. For the true reader that’s a laughable pace; truly voracious readers might finish […]