Book:  "Reading: A Very Short Introduction" by Belinda Jack Publication Information:  Oxford University Press, 2019 Subjects:  History of Books and Reading, Literacy, and Social Impact of Reading Background Information:  Belinda Jack is an English scholar specializing in women’s studies.  The Very Short Introduction series by Oxford University Press offer concise yet thorough overviews of various topics. +++++ “Psychologists have conducted extensive research into the reaching and practice of reading. 

Censored: A literary history of subversion and control by Matthew Fellion and Kathleen Inglis explores the history of censorship in the UK and the US, spanning from the late 14th century to contemporary challenges. The authors analyze literary classics and a variety of other works that faced censorship, emphasizing cases where authors struggled against oppressive forces. They examine the motivations behind censorship, such as political and moral challenges, alongside its complex communication chain. Through compelling examples like the trial of Radclyffe Hall’s The Well of Loneliness, the book highlights the contentious nature and societal implications of censorship throughout history.

BLACK INK: LITERARY LEGENDS on the PERIL, POWER, and PLEASURE of READING and WRITING, edited by Stephanie Stokes Oliver, is an anthology featuring works of 25 prominent African American authors, ar…