
The Common Reader
Essays for interesting people about talent, literature, and biography. I help you to make the most of your reading. "One of my favourite Substacks." Helen Lewis
“Books you didn’t know you wanted to read. ”
Helen Lewis, The Bluestocking
“A stimulating mixture of literature and ideas from Henry Oliver.”
Ian Leslie, The Ruffian
“Upon reading a post title I thought, 'who'd want to read that?' and then reading it. Fascinating writing and good for the reader's soul.”
George Stenson, Tedorigawa Books
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