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Published by Siruela · Biography and literary studies · ISBN 9788419744593

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A text by Irene Vallejo in defence of reading. It starts from the idea that we are made of stories and argues that reading depends on those who keep it alive: publishers, bookshops, reading groups, libraries and schools.

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For readers, booksellers, librarians and teachers who want a plea for the value of reading.

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